Roki Sasaki contract: How MLB rules limit Japanese ace's Dodgers deal, and why he is worth much more
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki made his free-agent decision on Friday, agreeing to join the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers were long seen as the favorites for services of the 23-year-old pitching phenom,
Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki is signing with the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers
Roki Sasaki, the prized 23-year-old Japanese right-hander, has signed with the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers, he announced Friday.
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move many baseball executives have long expected.
Los Angeles Dodgers land star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, the hottest international free agent in baseball, is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers, he announced on social media Friday. The 23-year-old right-hander said he signed a minor-league deal. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Roki picks the Dodgers! Champs land prized phenom
The crown jewel of the offseason will wear Dodger Blue to begin his big league career. Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki has agreed to sign with the Dodgers, he announced in a post on Instagram on Friday afternoon.
Roki Sasaki announces he's signing with Dodgers amid Blue Jays interest
As most of the MLB world anticipated, free agent superstar Roki Sasaki is signing with the Dodgers, despite the Blue Jays being rumored.
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says on Instagram post he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
The 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
No to Padres, Yes to Dodgers: Japanese Phenom Roki Sasaki Chooses L.A.
The Padres have lost the sweepstakes for baseball’s latest big prize – Roki Sasaki. The Japanese pitcher said in an Instagram post Friday that he intends to sign with the World Series champion Dodgers.
Roki Sasaki chooses Dodgers over Padres, Blue Jays
The Padres’ underwhelming offseason reached another level of disappointment on Friday. Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki chose to sign with the Dodgers, he announced. That leaves the Padres to face an uncertain path in the months leading up to the 2025 season and to face the reality of their closest and most irksome rival going forward with yet another star player.
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