Emotional Roki Sasaki breaks down in tears over rough MLB career start after being pulled from Dodgers-Tigers

LOS Angeles Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki was seen crying after being taken out of a game against the Detroit Tigers.The highly pursued Japanese free agent of the offseason has had a difficult start to his MLB career.RexLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasak throwing during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers over the weekend[/caption]J SportsThe Dodgers removed him early in the game, and Sasaki was spotted breaking down in tears in the dugout[/caption]On Saturday, Sasaki was pulled in 1.2 innings after giving up two earned runs, three hits, and four walks in 61 pitches of work.After being removed from the game, Sasaki was shown on a Japanese TV broadcast in the Dodgers dugout with watery eyes.The 23-year-old appeared to be emotional after another rough start.Sasaki had walked five batters in three innings versus the Chicago Cubs on March 19 in his MLB debut.Fans were sympathetic to Sasakis early struggles in the big leagues.Defintely looks like hes emotional.

Hell figure it out [heart emoji], one wrote.I ride with Roki, anyone who makes lil bro cry is gonna have problems, another commented.Gotta be tough.

Tons of pressure.

Im rooting for him, a third added.The Dodgers were down 2-1 at the time of pulling Sasaki, but came away with the 7-3 win.The NL juggernaut club has yet to lose and has a 5-0 record.

Sasaki entered the MLB as a Japanese phenom.He was a two-time NPB All-Star and the youngest pitcher to throw a perfect game in league history.Sasaki has yet to show his abilities as hes just another rookie pitcher thats struggled to find command.Nonetheless, the Dodgers and their dominance can allow them to be patient with Sasaki.The 2024 World Series champs are handing him the ball against the Philadelphia Phillies later this week.However, Sasakis next start will be worth monitoring.Any potential future struggles for Sasaki could lead to him being sent to the Triple-A minor league system.The Dodgers also have rotation depth options, which include Landon Knack, Bobby Miller, as well as Clayton Kershaw and Tony Gonsolin, both of whom are rehabbing from injuries..

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