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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters that he expects Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki to be part of the 2025 international signing class.
As noted by ESPN's Jorge Castillo, that means Sasaki won't sign with an MLB team before January 15, when the league's international signing period begins.
The 23-year-old Sasaki played for Nippon Professional Baseball's Chiba Lotte Marines, who already announced on Nov. 9 that they would begin the process of posting the right-hander.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.