Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki says his right shoulder injury isn't as bad as it was last year in Japan.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were projected to have one of the best starting rotations in baseball going into this year. Some even speculated that, assuming good health, it could have ranked among the best in MLB history.

Rookie starting pitcher Roki Sasaki was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday after experiencing discomfort in his throwing shoulder.