Tag: Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki Posted: Team Meetings, Deadline To Sign & More Details

Now that Roki Sasaki has officially been posted for Major League free agency by the Chiba Lotte Marines, his window to begin negotiating with teams opened at 2 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Teams around are now up against…

Scott Geirman

Andrew Friedman: Roki Sasaki ‘Major Priority’ For Dodgers

Roki Sasaki has officially been posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), and as of 2 p.m. PT on Tuesday afternoon, he was free to begin meeting and negotiating with MLB teams. Interest in the 23-year-old…

Matthew Moreno

Roki Sasaki Posted & Negotiating Window Open For MLB Free Agency

Roki Sasaki was officially posted for MLB free agency by the Chiba Lotte Marines after the application was approved by the league. Sasaki's posting window to begin negotiating with teams opened at 2 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Dec. 10. All…

Blake Williams

Roki Sasaki Has Been ‘Ready To Go’ For Jump To MLB

Roki Sasaki is set to become the next star player from Japan to make the jump to MLB with the Chiba Lotte Marines agreeing to post him as an international free agent, which is expected to happen during the Winter…

Matt Borelli

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Posting Scheduled During MLB Winter Meetings

More than a year of speculation ended on Nov. 9, when the Chiba Lotte Marines announced their intentions to post Roki Sasaki for MLB free agency this offseason. Sasaki had long been rumored to be eying a jump to Major…

Matthew Moreno

Roki Sasaki Posting Rumors: Dodgers Perceived Favorite

Despite having already signed Blake Snell to a five-year contract, the Los Angeles Dodgers seemingly remain in the market for starting pitching and in particular with Roki Sasaki. The right-hander is expected to be posted for MLB free agency within…

Matthew Moreno

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Chiba Lotte Likely Posting After MLB Winter Meetings

The Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB have been waiting with bated breath for the Chiba Lotte Marines to officially post Roki Sasaki ever since the Nippon Professional Baseball team announced their intention to do so this offseason. The Marines' announcement…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Rob Manfred: MLB Willing To Investigate Dodgers For Potential Tampering With Roki Sasaki

MLB free agency got a jolt when the Chiba Lotte Marines announced their intention to post Roki Sasaki before the start of the 2025 season. The Los Angeles Dodgers emerged as the early favorite to sign Sasaki, who is considered…

Matt Borelli

Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Signing ‘Top-Tiered’ Starting Pitcher Remains Focal Point

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series title in franchise history despite having to navigate through a multitude of injuries to their starting rotation during the 2024 season. While the club has plenty of talented pitchers under contract,…

Matt Borelli

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Yu Darvish A Benefit For Padres, But Dodgers Still Considered ‘Heavy Favorite’

Roki Sasaki is set to become the latest Japanese star to make the jump to MLB as the Chiba Lotte Marines announced they will post him as an international free agent before the start of the 2025 season. Sasaki could…

Matt Borelli

Roki Sasaki’s Agent Upset With Reports Of Dodgers Handshake Agreement

Roki Sasaki was another name thrown into the mix of big names to acquire this winter as the Chiba Lotte Marines announced they intend to post the right-hander for MLB free agency. Sasaki's potential has attracted the eye of every…

Scott Geirman

Shohei Ohtani Not Recruiting Roki Sasaki To Dodgers

The Chiba Lotte Marines announced their intention to post phenom pitcher Roki Saski for MLB free agency, making him one of the most intriguing and coveted players available leading into the 2025 season. The Los Angeles Dodgers are the strong…

Blake Williams