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,

Roki Sasaki says he has "no pain" in his right shoulder and is scheduled to pitch three simulated innings at Dodger Stadium over the weekend.

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