RokiSasaki announces he's signing with the Dodgers.Sasaki peaked at 129 innings in 2022, making 20 starts, and spent time on the injured list in the last two years. The 2023 injury was to an oblique muscle, while in 2024 the injury was described as “right arm discomfort.” Los Angeles Dodgers rookie phenom RokiSasaki announces marriage on social media. 9 hours ago. Save for later. Yahoo Sports. Dodgers still considered ‘heavy favorite’ for RokiSasaki. The Dodgers’ pursuit of Sasaki could be affected by the belief that he is nursing an injury and may prefer signing with a small-market team. The right-hander is also said to have an affinity for San Diego Padres ace Yu Darvish. The Dodgers are planning to use a six-man rotation, which could ease Sasaki's transition to Major League Baseball, as the Dodgers attempt to become the first repeat champion since the New York Yankees from 1998 to 2000. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suggested RokiSasaki might not pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series.It additionally marks the 25th anniversary of the first-ever regular season games played in Japan between the Cubs and the New York Mets. RokiSasaki completed the second start of his rehab assignment on Thursday evening, and it at least went better than his first. In that first outing, he needed 23 pitches to get out of the first inning, gave up three earned runs overall, and didn't strike anyone out. Dodgers pitcher RokiSasaki (11) against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 9.Expect the Dodgers to treat Sasaki's rehabilitation program with caution, even as their starters have struggled to a collective 4.20 ERA — 22nd in Major League Baseball through Thursday. The Los Angeles Dodgers are the latest team to have reportedly met with NPB right-hander RokiSasaki. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors. LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers made it clear that they needed to see RokiSasaki dominate Minor League competition before the rookie right-hander could become a viable option for the big league club. The Dodgers have an absolutely loaded starting rotation after signing Japanese phenom RokiSasaki. Here's how it breaks down entering 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially signed Japanese pitcher RokiSasaki to a minor league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the RokiSasaki sweepstakes.The Dodgers are planning to use a six-man rotation, which could ease Sasaki's transition to MLB, as the Dodgers attempt to become the first repeat champion since the New York Yankees from 1998 to 2000. RokiSasaki has officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers! After months of speculation and intense postseason rumors, the Japanese pitching sensation has made it official via Instagram. RokiSasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his major league team, he announced on Instagram on Friday.
