Sasaki, Dodgers and Japan

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.
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.
Dodgers Welcome Roki Sasaki to Star-Studded Rotation
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki to a one-year, $6.5 million contract. Sasaki joins fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The 23-year-old pitcher previously played for the Chiba Lotte Mariners,
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 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.
Why the Dodgers and Roki Sasaki Were Always the Perfect Fit
The news has been broken by countless outlets. Baseball social media is in a frenzy. If you’re here to learn that Roki Sasaki has signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, welcome.
What Los Angeles Dodgers can expect from Roki Sasaki in 2025
The 23-year-old is expected to be an MLB ace -- eventually. Here's what insiders say about Sasaki in 2025 and beyond.
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.
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
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,
Before Roki Sasaki's posting, MLB found no evidence of handshake deal with Dodgers
Over the last year, there had been speculation around MLB that the Dodgers had a possible handshake agreement in place with pitcher Roki Sasaki.
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki sends 3-word message to fans during Lakers-Wizards
New Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki has a short and sweet message for LA while watching Tuesday night's Lakers game ...
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki sends clear message to LA fans during Lakers-Wizards NBA game
Roki Sasaki, the young Japanese pitching sensation, joins MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers and delivers a clear message to LA fans during the Lakers vs. Washington Wizards NBA game.
Logan Webb delivers perfect ‘Space Jam’ message after Dodgers land Roki Sasaki
Giants pitcher Logan Webb went to X on Friday night and gave his reaction to Japanese ace Roki Sasaki’s deal with his ...
Column: By joining Dodgers, Roki Sasaki prioritizes development over being a team’s top star
Roki Sasaki could be the greatest Japanese pitcher ever. He hopes the Dodgers can turn him into just that, even if it means ...