The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are heating up.
It is no question that the 23-year-old right handed phenom is going to make a major splash for a lucky MLB team this season as he departs from Nippon Professional Baseball. Sasaki has the numbers to prove he is planning on making a lasting impact with 129 strikeouts in 111 innings pitched last season while posting an ERA of 2.35.
Although seven teams reportedly met with the international prospect, the Los Angeles Dodgers are seen as a favorite to end up with Sasaki. L.A.’s talent, pitching room, farm system, and, of course, being the defending champions of the North American baseball world are more than enough of a reason to see how the speculation makes sense.