The decision is coming soon, so here's what to know about MLB's next big Japanese pitcher. Sasaki boasts incredible velocity, bringing arguably the hardest fastball Japan has ever seen.

When Roki Sasaki was posted by his NPB team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, he was already regarded as one of the most talented ...

No two players are exactly alike. At the same time, the similarities between Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani as pitchers at the same age are striking. Ohtani was 23 years old when he moved from ...

The Dodgers have announced their deal with prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, agreeing to a minor league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus.

Jan 17 (Reuters) - Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki said on Friday he has agreed ... Considered one of the most talented young pitchers in the world, the 23-year-old went 29-15 with a ...

Roki Sasaki, the standout 23-year-old pitcher from Japan, announced that he was signing a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Instagram; he received a signing bonus of $6.5 million ...

A look at Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki for 2025 fantasy baseball, with stats and analysis for your team.

And this time it’s coming at a discount, with the club on Friday striking an agreement to sign 23-year-old pitcher Roki Sasaki for a $6.5-million signing bonus, according to a person with ...

It was a quick phone call. I wasn't expecting to get much out of it." OSAKA, JAPAN - MARCH 07: Pitcher Roki Sasaki #14 and Pitcher Yu Darvish #11 of Japan talk prior to the World Baseball Classic ...

Padres officials hosted Sasaki in San Diego over the weekend after the pitcher visited the Blue Jays last week in Toronto, sources briefed on the meetings told The Athletic. Advertisement Sasaki ...

He is more athletic than Hideo Nomo was. He throws harder than Yu Darvish. Roki Sasaki is the most talented pitcher Japan has produced, and the 23-year-old with a 6-foot-4 frame and 102.5-mph ...