Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki has been out with an injury, and the team plans to have him in the rotation when he returns.

The Los Angeles Dodgers got a positive update on starting pitcher Roki Sasaki as he nears his return from a shoulder injury. Sasaki is set to start a rehab assignment on Thursday, throwing three innings in Triple-A.

Manager Dave Roberts announced Saturday that Sasaki will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday at Triple-A Oklahoma City. It's not yet clear how many rehab starts he'll need. Sasaki threw a three-inning simulated game before the Dodgers played on Friday, tossing 46 pitches and touching 97 miles per hour with his fastball.