Wasserman’s Joel Wolfe, the agent for free-agent pitcher Ru014dki Sasaki, spoke with reporters Monday evening via Zoom to provide updates on his client’s decision-making process. Wolfe explained that 20 teams submitted initial presentations that included PowerPoint decks, short films, and books. While he would not disclose exactly how many teams were chosen for in-person meetings, we do know Sasaki requested that no current players be in attendance.
The Cubs were one of the teams granted an audience with the 23-year-old flamethrower, news of which apparently irked the front office.