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Los Angeles Dodgers acquire standout Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki


Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki has signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making him the latest Japanese star to join MLB. The 23-year-old right-hander announced the deal on social media, expressing gratitude to those who supported him. Sasaki’s signing comes after a suspenseful offseason where multiple teams attempted to court him, with the Dodgers ultimately emerging as the favorites due to his connections with other Japanese players on the team. Despite his talent, Sasaki is limited by MLB rules as an international player under 25, which means he can only sign a minor-league contract with a bonus.

Sasaki, who previously played for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan, has impressive stats with a career ERA of 2.10 and a perfect game under his belt. His agent emphasized that Sasaki is determined to continue improving in MLB and aims to become one of the greatest players in the league. The Dodgers have a history of signing Japanese players, with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto being recent examples who helped lead the team to a World Series victory in 2024. Sasaki’s decision to join the Dodgers reflects his desire to challenge himself and further develop his skills in a new environment.

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