A star pitcher from Japan is reportedly set to be posted this week, and the Red Sox have shown interest in him.
Roki Sasaki is 22 years old and is the latest ace pitcher to make the jump from Japan to the MLB. He owns a 2.35 ERA in 2024 as well as an elite arsenal of pitches, including a 100+ mile per hour fastball. He is expected to be posted during the MLB’s winter meetings this week, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Sasaki is an intriguing and valuable young prospect due to his “international amateur” status.