Japanese ace Roki Sasaki announced his intention to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, choosing the defending World Series champions over the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays, among other teams who showed interest in obtaining his services.

After days of hopeful speculation, the Toronto Blue Jays have officially missed out on free agent sensation Roki Sasaki. Sasaki announced on Instagram that he

"I'm sorry, Toronto." That's how ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan summed up yet another failed Toronto Blue Jays free agent pursuit. The culprit this time?

Roki Sasaki will sign with either the Dodgers, Padres, or Blue Jays. Here's how their pitching staffs would look with the Japanese sensation in the fold.

Right-hander Roki Sasaki, the covered Japanese free agent, has whittled down a list of suitors to two finalists, according to a report by veteran MLB reporter Francys Romero. Sasaki eliminated the San Diego Padres and will choose between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, the report claims.

Dodgers fans can get their own Sasaki jersey, T-shirt or other gear at Fanatics. This link will send you to Sasaki’s section on Fanatics, which will carry his merchandise. The jersey number will update when it is official what number he will wear for the Dodgers.

Money was a nonfactor in Sasaki’s decision—and he still chose to join Los Angeles because of everything else that puts the Dodgers on top.

After months of speculation, the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have come to an end. Sasaki was being linked to a plethora of teams at the start of the MLB offseason before narrowing down his list to the Los Angeles Dodgers,