Jan 29, 2025 · Rōki Sasaki, SP, Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (23) — signed with Dodgers. Sasaki, who has been one of the most intriguing arms in Japan dating back to his high school...

Oct 31, 2024 · Adding Japanese phenom Rōki Sasaki and top relief pitchers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates to an already impressive offseason haul gives the Dodgers a roster without an identifiable weakness.

Jan 20, 2025 · They wanted Roki Sasaki. Everyone wanted Roki Sasaki -- he's a 23-year-old ace entering the Majors on a rookie contract. But the Padres really wanted Roki Sasaki. ... They'd traded Juan Soto and lost a number of key pitchers. It was bleak then, too. Then, in what was without question his best work in 10 seasons as Padres GM, Preller threaded ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Even with Soto no longer available, there are plenty of other top-tier free agents, including Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki and slugging first baseman Pete Alonso.

Nov 25, 2024 · In New York, Sasaki would be battling not only Yankees superstar Aaron Judge -- and possibly Juan Soto, pending his free agent decision -- but also the crosstown rival Mets and their superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor for the spotlight.

Nov 6, 2024 · Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Alex Bregman are the biggest names of the MLB offseason, but perhaps the most interesting is Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese flamethrower who might or...

Dec 21, 2024 · Fresh off signing Juan Soto for a massive $765 million, 15-year contract, the Mets are now looking to bolster their pitching staff that needs a rebuild of its own. Getting Sasaki for two years...

Dec 11, 2024 · DALLAS — With Juan Soto off the board, Rōki Sasaki becomes one of the most coveted free agents on the market. The Japanese ace was officially posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines on Dec. 9,...

Nov 11, 2024 · So, while All-Star right fielder Juan Soto is seeking $700 million on the free-agent market, and Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes is looking to top at least $200 million, Sasaki can be had for the...

Dec 12, 2024 · Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently declared the Mets “early favorites” to land Sasaki as he is believed to be “very high” on pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and the Mets’ pitching program. Sasaki...