Dodgers' Roki Sasaki has another erratic outing as he tries to earn role in starting rotation

Roki Sasaki had another up-and-down performance in a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday as he tries to solidify his spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers ' starting rotation. The 24-year-old Japanese right-hander got off to a good start, giving up one hit, walking one and striking out two through two scoreless innings. Roberts said he was encouraged by aspects of Sasaki's outing, but there needs to be more efficiency.

By DAVID BRANDT