Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki Narrows MLB Choices to Three Teams

The Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays emerge as finalists as Sasaki nears a decision expected this week.

Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old Japanese pitching phenom, is expected to announce his MLB team choice by the end of the week.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays are the final contenders for Sasaki's signature, according to reports.
Sasaki's decision is influenced by factors such as team market size, endorsement opportunities, and personal relationships with players like Shohei Ohtani and Yu Darvish.
Under MLB's international bonus pool rules, Sasaki's signing bonus will be capped at $5-8 million due to his age and amateur status.
The Dodgers are seen as strong contenders following their recent signings of Japanese stars Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, while the Blue Jays offer unique marketing potential in Canada.