Now that Ru014dki Sasaki has officially made his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the focus can turn to what he will bring to the table for the reigning World Series champions.
Fans in North America have had some exposure to Sasaki's skill set when he played for Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
While the hype around Sasaki is off the charts and deserved, scouts and executives around MLB who spoke to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez do caution that it will take time for him to reach his full potential.