On Friday, coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki announced he will play for the Dodgers. The 23-year-old took to Instagram to reveal he is inking a minor league contract with the organization.

The decision is coming soon, so here's what to know about MLB's next big Japanese pitcher. Sasaki boasts incredible velocity, bringing arguably the hardest fastball Japan has ever seen.

Jan 17 (Reuters) - Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki ... Considered one of the most talented young pitchers in the world, the 23-year-old went 29-15 with a 2.10 ERA and 505 strikeouts ...

Roki Sasaki could be the greatest Japanese pitcher ever. He hopes the Dodgers can turn him into just that, even if it means Shohei Ohtani outshines him. Jan. 17, 2025 The situation made Sasaki a ...