Dodgers' Roki Sasaki: Set to pitch in Tokyo series
The Dodgers will be taking a cautious approach to Sasaki's workload this season, but they also recognize the importance of giving him a start in his native country. Fellow Japanese hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto is also expected to pitch in the series, as is the Cubs' Shota Imanaga.
Dodgers General Manager Andrew Friedman highlighted Shohei Ohtani's rules advantage to help convince Roki Sasaki to sign in LA.
Along with Blake Snell – signed to a five-year, $182 million contract in December. And Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was posted one ...
Editor's Note: The story below originally ran in November, after Roki ... interest in Sasaki for years. But unlike the pursuit for Yamamoto, every team will be in the mix to acquire Sasaki ...
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Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese pitching sensation, had his first official bullpen session with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
Roki Sasaki broke the news himself on Instagram ... Sasaki reached NPB at age 19 and has become dominant, with a four-pitch mix that features a 100-mph fastball, a plus slider and an 88-90 ...
Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki has announced that he ... and now they are adding another hugely talented player into the mix. Adding Sasaki’s talent is a huge boost to the roster but ...
The Roki Sasaki saga is coming ... Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May are in the mix for the final two rotation spots—they would battle for just one of them if Sasaki signs—and both missed the ...
Baseball America, unsurprisingly, ranked Sasaki as the new No. 1 prospect in baseball this morning. Jan. 17: The Dodgers have landed another star out of Japan. Roki Sasaki announced on Friday ...
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