Dodgers emerge as top contenders to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki

The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off their World Series win, are seen as strong contenders to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel reports that the Dodgers have the most available funds in the international bonus pool, making them favorites. Sasaki, 23, is expected to transition to Major League Baseball soon. His potential signing would follow the Dodgers' successful acquisitions of Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in recent years. Adding Sasaki would enhance the Dodgers' pitching rotation, which already features top talent. This move could further solidify the team's dominance in the Japanese market and boost their appeal to a growing fan base.