Roki Sasaki Signs with Dodgers, Joins Ohtani and Yamamoto

Jan 17, 2025, 11:11 PM

Japanese pitching star Roki Sasaki has announced on Instagram that he is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 23-year-old right-hander, known for his 102 mph fastball and deadly splitter, posted a picture of a Dodgers hat on his Instagram account to reveal the signing. Considered one of the greatest pitching prospects to come out of Japan, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese pitchers Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the World Series champion Dodgers. His addition strengthens the Dodgers' pitching rotation and highlights the team's focus on international talent.