If Nippon Professional Baseball star Roki Sasaki leaves Japan for Major League Baseball this offseason, would he sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers?
Sasaki, who helped Team Japan win gold at the World Baseball Classic in 2023, is one of the most sought after international prospects. The right-hander has drawn the attention of MLB thanks to his phenomenal fastball, which has reached 102.5 mph.
The Dodgers potentially could have an advantage in luring Sasaki thanks to the popularity of the team in Japan. The Dodgers have two of the biggest Japanese superstars on their team in Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, helping the team’s popularity in Japan.