Los Angeles Dodgers rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki has been sidelined since May 9 with a shoulder impingement. With his absence coming up on three months, though, Sasaki appears to be making significant progress toward a return,

The Los Angeles Dodgers will soon welcome Roki Sasaki back to the rotation, but don't set high expectations — not for this season, at least.

Pain-free now after a shoulder impingement, Sasaki has a simulated game later this week with a minor league rehab start planned for next week. When he is done rehabbing, the Dodgers will face