The Los Angeles Dodgers have joined the race to sign Roki Sasaki, Japan's highly sought-after pitcher, becoming the sixth MLB team to make a pitch for his services.
On Saturday, Roki Sasaki and his representatives met with Dodgers brass, making them the sixth Major League Baseball team confirmed to have pitched their vision for the 23-year-old superstar’s future.The race to sign Roki Sasaki, Japan’s flamethrowing sensation, is reaching its crescendo, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially entered the fray.
Sasaki and his representatives met with Dodgers brass, making them the sixth Major League Baseball team confirmed to have pitched their vision for the 23-year-old superstar’s future. The Dodgers join an exclusive group of suitors that already includes the Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and San Francisco Giants. According to industry insiders, Sasaki’s immense talent comes at an extraordinary value, thanks to MLB’s international bonus system. Unlike fellow Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who recently inked a deal with the Oakland Athletics, Sasaki is expected to command a significantly lower price tag. This means whichever team lands him will be securing the services of one of baseball’s most electrifying pitchers for a fraction of his true market value. “This is a nine-figure discount,” said one rival executive, speaking on condition of anonymity. “It’s the kind of deal that changes a franchise.” The Dodgers’ pitch is as compelling as their track record. With a robust history of developing Japanese talent—Hideo Nomo, Kenta Maeda, and now Yoshinobu Yamamoto—Los Angeles offers a proven pathway to stardom. Add to that their presence in a Japan-friendly market, the allure of a storied franchise, and the opportunity to compete for a World Series every year, and the fit seems tailor-made for Sasaki. The Dodgers also boast an ace development program under pitching coach Mark Prior, who has been instrumental in shaping young pitching talent, turning prospects into preeminent starters
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