The Dodgers sent Matt Sauer to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, per team updates, after he joined but didn’t pitch in the Tokyo Series against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Sauer, part of the Dodgers’ Tokyo Series roster, sat out both Cubs games and won’t stick for the domestic opener, heading to Oklahoma City’s bullpen Wednesday. The 26-year-old’s MLB shot pauses. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues might stash him, hoping his arm earns a midseason call-up if Los Angeles needs relief depth later in 2025.

The Dodgers added Matt Sauer’s contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City to the active roster Tuesday, per team updates, ahead of the second Tokyo Series game.

Fantasy Impact

Sauer’s 7 ER in 7.2 Cactus League innings and 7.71 ERA over 14 MLB outings land him in low-leverage relief for the Dodgers after Tuesday’s call-up, with Clayton Kershaw’s IL shift and Justin Wrobleski’s option creating space. He may return to Triple-A post-Tokyo. Fantasy managers in deep leagues might roster him, eyeing spot usage, though his value stays limited.

The Dodgers confirmed Friday that Matt Sauer will travel with the team for the Tokyo Series against the Cubs, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Sauer, 26, struggled this spring—seven runs on 10 hits and a walk with eight strikeouts over 7.2 innings in four games—but still earned a bullpen nod for Japan, despite a 7.71 ERA across 14 career big league outings, pointing to low-leverage use. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can skip him; his role’s too shaky for impact.

The Dodgers signed Matt Sauer to a minor-league deal.

Fantasy Impact

Sauer made 14 appearances for the Royals last season. He'll add relief depth for the Dodgers organization.

The Royals designated Matt Sauer for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Sauer will look to land with another team.