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Japanese Pitching Star Roki Sasaki Weighing MLB Offers After Meeting Top Teams

The 23-year-old phenom is expected to decide between MLB teams in January, prioritizing development and long-term success over market size or player connections.

  • Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old Japanese pitcher, has returned to Japan to consider offers from MLB teams after meeting with several organizations in December.
  • Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe, highlighted that the pitcher values pitching development and long-term growth over market size or the presence of Japanese players on a team.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Chicago Cubs are among the teams that have met with Sasaki, with more meetings or city visits possible before his decision.
  • The international signing period opens on January 15, and Sasaki is expected to finalize his decision by January 23, the deadline for his posting window.
  • Sasaki, known for his triple-digit fastball and devastating splitter, is considered a potential ace but will sign a minor league contract due to MLB rules for players under 25.
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