Shohei Ohtani informed the Dodgers they had landed prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
Ohtani sent a text to Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman even before Sasaki’s agent informed the club.
'Journey just beginning': Japan's Sasaki signs with Dodgers
Roki Sasaki said he looks forward to starting his Major League Baseball career in Los Angeles after signing a deal with the Dodgers on Wednesday that will see him team up with fellow Japanese players Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Hernández: Why did Roki Sasaki sign with the Dodgers? Health not wealth drove his decision
Despite an alarming number of recent Dodgers pitcher injuries, the franchise sold Roki Sasaki on the idea they would help him minimize his injury risk.
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
Roki Sasaki Reveals Motivation in Signing With Dodgers Over Padres, Blue Jays, Others
Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki was officially introduced as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. The 23-year-old discussed a variety of topics, including his motivation for joining the Dodgers in free agency.
Dodgers introduce Roki Sasaki, who says Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto didn't influence his decision to join team
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their latest talent coup on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, officially introducing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki as a member of the team. After statements from Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten and president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman,
Dodgers sign Roki Sasaki
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed international free agent right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki. Sasaki, 23, joins the Dodgers after spending the last four seasons with the Chiba Lotte Mariners of the Nippon Professional Baseball league.
Dodgers News: Roki Sasaki Finally Admits the True Reason for Joining LA Despite Having Higher Offer From Elsewhere
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