Wednesday’s game will be historic for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as Japanese-born starting pitcher Roki Sasaki makes his MLB debut in his home country.
The Sasaki sweepstakes this offseason were just a glimpse into the mayhem the 23-year-old is expected to produce in his rookie season. Several MLB teams fought for the right-hander, but the Dodgers ultimately came out on top.
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FanGraphs’ 2025 Steamer projections predicts Sasaki to post a 3.30 ERA and 3.