All 30 MLB teams expect Roki Sasaki to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers
newsweek.com — November 15, 2024, 07:01 PM UTC
Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old pitcher, plans to leave his Japanese team to pursue a career in Major League Baseball. He is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a consensus among all 30 MLB teams. Sasaki's signing is not expected for another two months, as he is limited to the major league minimum salary plus a signing bonus. The current international amateur signing period ends in December, with a new one starting on January 15. Unlike other high-profile signings, Sasaki will not command a large contract. His situation is similar to Shohei Ohtani's when he entered the league, as both players left Japan at a young age.