Shohei Ohtani helped lure Roki Sasaki to The Dodgers

MLB News: Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman highlights Shohei Ohtani’s key role in Roki Sasaki signing
The Los Angeles Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman discusses how Shohei Ohtani's unique role played a pivotal part in securing the signing of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, adding a new edge to the MLB team's pitching rotation.
Roki Sasaki signing takeaways: How much will he make? How good could Dodgers rotation be?
Roki Sasaki’s decision to play for the Dodgers, on what will start as a standard minor-league contract, instantly transforms the club’s short- and long-term future.
Shohei Ohtani helped lure Roki Sasaki to the Dodgers in more ways than one
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a high level of success in the free-agent market in the last couple of years. Superstar Shohei Ohtani is partially to thank for helping the Dodgers continually sign top-tier talent.
Dodgers' 4-Word Roki Sasaki Post Has Fans Buzzing Ahead of MLB Season
The MLB season is just around the corner, and with pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training this week, all eyes are on Los Angeles Dodgers rookie
Roki Sasaki Could Earn Dodgers Additional Pick In MLB Draft
The Los Angeles Dodgers gained a huge addition to their stable of starting pitchers with the signing of Roki Sasaki this offseason. Because Sasaki was considered an international amateur free agent, he was limited to the constraints of a Minor League contract.
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Roki Sasaki signs with the Dodgers: MLB experts discuss his fit and the fallout
The Dodgers have coveted Sasaki for years ... Every team in baseball would love to sign a pitcher with Roki Sasaki’s upside to a minor-league deal. He’d be a top-10 prospect on any list ...
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Column: Why did Roki Sasaki sign with the Dodgers? Health not wealth drove his decision
Less than a week after announcing he would sign with the Dodgers in one of this offseason’s major free agency coups, Roki Sasaki was officially introduced by the team. Jan. 22, 2025 While the ...
Roki Sasaki Will Have Zero Restrictions in First Season With Dodgers
Since Sasaki was under 25 and had less than six years of service time, he was limited to each team's international bonus pool ...
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Coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki announces he’s signing with the Dodgers
Roki Sasaki, the standout 23-year-old pitcher ... It marked an obvious opportunity for the Dodgers to sign a player they’ve coveted for years and who seemed destined to land in Los Angeles ...
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Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers: Japanese ace agrees to deal with World Series champs
He can only sign a minor-league contract ... bonus pool space by next Thursday (Jan. 23). Roki Sasaki contract: How MLB rules limit Japanese ace's Dodgers deal, and why he is worth much more ...
Projected Dodgers rotation after Clayton Kershaw signs on for one more year in L.A.
The Los Angeles Dodgers keep stacking depth in the rotation, with three-time Cy Young winner and former MVP Clayton Kershaw officially re-signing.
Roki Sasaki’s jersey number change causes tension: Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas opens up about the situation
Miguel Rojas opens up about the tense moment surrounding Roki Sasaki’s jersey number change with the Los Angeles Dodgers in ...
Padres star Manny Machado claims Roki Sasaki ‘had his mind set’ on signing with Dodgers
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki opted for the Los Angeles Dodgers despite San Diego Padres' concerted efforts, including hosting ...