Tag: Roki Sasaki

MLB Executives Pick Dodgers Prospect Roki Sasaki To Win Rookie Of The Year Award

Roki Sasaki immediately became MLB Pipeline's No. 1 prospect once he officially signed his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Even though Sasaki has been playing professional baseball since 2021, he is still classified as a rookie after making the…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Eight Dodgers On ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel’s Top 100 Prospects List For 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers are well-represented on ESPN's Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects list for the 2025 season, led by Roki Sasaki at No. 1 overall. Additional Dodgers prospects ranked by McDaniel were Dalton Rushing (No. 16), Josue De Paula…

Scott Geirman

Dodgers Have Second-Most Prospects On MLB Pipeline Top 100 List For 2025

While all of the focus has been on their spending in free agency over the past two years, the Los Angeles Dodgers have maintained one of the best farm systems under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. Among their latest…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

2025 International Signing Period: Dodgers Sign Adrian Torres & 28 More Prospects

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with 29 amateur free agents, including 16 pitchers, four catchers, six infielders and three outfielders to open the 2025 international signing period. The Dodgers previously announced the signing of Roki Sasaki, who headlines…

Blake Williams

Mookie Betts: Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto Will Help Roki Sasaki Adjust To MLB

The Los Angeles Dodgers made another significant addition to their starting rotation with the signing of Roki Sasaki to a Minor League contract. The Japanese phenom is making the jump to MLB after spending the last four seasons with the…

Matt Borelli

Shohei Ohtani Took Decoy To Dodgers’ Meeting With Roki Sasaki

The Los Angeles Dodgers landed one of the offseason's most coveted free agents when they signed Roki Sasaki to a Minor League contract earlier this month. The Japanese phenom is making the jump to MLB after spending the last four…

Matt Borelli

Majority Of Dodgers Roster Helped Recruit Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki was formally introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers last week after inking a Minor League contract early into the 2025 international signing period. Sasaki was one of the most coveted free agents of the offseason and met with…

Matt Borelli

Dodgers Front Office Stability Was Main Factor In Roki Sasaki’s Decision

The Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Roki Sasaki during a press conference at Dodger Stadium this past week, which offered the first opportunity for the right-hander to share details behind his signing decision. Sasaki spent the winter meeting with teams, hearing…

Scott Geirman

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Wants To Help Roki Sasaki Become ‘Best Pitcher On The Planet’

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the signing of Roki Sasaki on Wednesday and held an introductory press conference for their new starting pitcher at Dodger Stadium. With their moves over the past couple of days, the Dodgers have put…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Joel Wolfe: Dodgers Have ‘Home-Field Advantage In Japan’

When Roki Sasaki announced his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, many felt it was a pre-determined outcome and a sham process. That fire was further fueled by the speculation among some within the industry that the Dodgers…

Blake Williams

2025 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees: Roki Sasaki, Dalton Rushing & More

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their group of non-roster invitees to 2025 Spring Training, which consists of 24 players and includes a blend of prospects, veterans and organizational depth. The most notable Dodgers prospects invited to big league camp for…

Matthew Moreno

Clayton Kershaw News: Recovery From Surgeries Ongoing, Role In Recruiting Roki Sasaki

Several Los Angeles Dodgers free agents are still available on the open market as the majority of teams have been reluctant to spend, and Clayton Kershaw is technically among that group. Early into free agency, Kershaw made it clear his…

Matthew Moreno