Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, famed for his speed, could join MLB, with the Dodgers favored to sign him.

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, known for his 100 mph fastball, is expected to be posted by his team during MLB's Winter Meetings, opening a 45-day negotiation window. Sasaki can only be signed using funds from a team's international bonus pool. The Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to sign him, but he may wait until the 2025 international signing period to potentially earn more. Sasaki has a 2.10 ERA and a 32.73% strikeout rate in Japan.

December 07, 2024
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