Sasaki, Los Angeles Dodgers and Japan

It's official: Japanese star Roki Sasaki now a Dodger
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the signing of Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki on Wednesday. Last Friday, Sasaki announced on social media that he intended to sign a free-agent deal with the Dodgers.
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodgers announce deal with prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, who gets $6.5 million signing bonus
The Dodgers have announced their deal with prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, agreeing to a minor league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus
Dodgers sign Japanese pitcher Sasaki
The Dodgers bolstered their starting rotation on Wednesday with the addition of right-hander Roki Sasaki, who will join fellow Japanese pitchers Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Los Angeles, the team said in a statement.
New Los Angeles Dodgers Star Roki Sasaki Sits Courtside at Lakers Game
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is soaking up the spotlight in the wake of joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, meeting LeBron James and Rui Hachimura at the Lakers game on Tuesday.
Coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki announces he’s signing with the Dodgers
At his age and talent level, Sasaki folds in perfectly for a Dodgers club that was already planning on running a six-man rotation.
Dodgers land Roki Sasaki, the coveted Japanese phenom
The 23-year-old Japanese phenom has a fastball that regularly reaches triple digits and wowed MLB scouts at the World Baseball Classic in 2023.
Los Angeles Dodgers Attempting to Make Baseball History in 2025 with Japanese Connection
The Los Angeles Dodgers earned another big win in free agency on Friday by securing the services of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki. The 23-year-old phenom has ace
Roki Sasaki to Dodgers: Japanese phenom joining World Series champions
Rōki Sasaki, the 23-year-old phenom from Japan whose services for the next six seasons could be procured by every Major League Baseball franchise for the equivalent of a rounding error, ended his six-week recruiting period by agreeing to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday,
Padres GM on Roki Sasaki Signing With Dodgers: 'We Want Players Who Want to Be Here'
San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller speaks out after his team's failed pursuit of Roki Sasaki, who chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Prized Japanese pitcher Sasaki announces decision to join Dodgers
Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki said on Friday he has agreed to join Major League Baseball's reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
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