Jan 18, 2025 · TORONTO -- This time it was Roki Sasaki’s turn to break the Blue Jays’ hearts. The 23-year-old Japanese star is signing with the Dodgers, and just like Shohei Ohtani a year ago, Sasaki broke the news himself with an Instagram post.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Blue Jays’ signings of George Springer, Kevin Gausman and Hyun Jin Ryu are drifting further away. First it was Ohtani, then Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and now Sasaki. Toronto been painted as baseball’s great runner-up, and moments like this do nothing to dismiss the idea, especially with it caught so blatantly in the spotlight here.

Nov 9, 2024 · On Saturday morning, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced they’ll post 23-year-old righty Rōki Sasaki this off-season. Due to his age, Sasaki will be signed as an international free agent (it’s unclear if it’ll be in the 2024 or 2025 class), meaning that all 30 teams in Major League Baseball have the finances to sign him to a minor league deal.

Jan 20, 2025 · Before Roki Sasaki decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted 23-year-old ace on a visit featuring Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho and Chad Green. ... George Springer ...

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Sasaki is a 23-year-old right-hander who has posted eye-popping numbers in his 4 seasons in Japan – 30-15 record, 2.02 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 11.4 K/9. Sasaki’s main concern over the last few months hasn’t been about what team to sign with or where he could end up, though.

Jan 17, 2025 · Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki has agreed to sign with the Dodgers, he announced in a post on Instagram on Friday afternoon. The club sent out a release confirming the signing on Wednesday, with an introductory press conference set for 3 p.m. PT.

Jan 14, 2025 · With his window to sign officially opening Wednesday and extending through Jan. 23, Sasaki has reportedly narrowed the field to three finalists: the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and...

Jan 18, 2025 · Japanese star Roki Sasaki signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he announced on Instagram. The 23-year-old right-hander with a sizzling fastball and deadly splitter joins Samurai Japan teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto with the World Series champion Dodgers.

Jan 18, 2025 · Roki Sasaki, the highly anticipated Japanese pitching phenom, has officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sasaki made the announcement on Instagram, as reported by Mark Feinsand on X. The 23-year-old right-hander was one of the most sought-after international free agents this offseason.