Roki Sasaki, the star Japanese right-hander, has officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, confirming their status as frontrunners for his services. Sasaki's potential shines through as he boasts ace-caliber talent, all while being classified as an international amateur free agent due to his age of only 23. This status allows him to sign a minor-league contract, making him a bargain for the Dodgers with an expected league minimum salary in 2025. His remarkable skills include elite velocity and a devastating splitter, although injuries have limited his starts in recent seasons.

This signing caps off a busy offseason for the Dodgers, who have also added notable players such as Blake Snell, Michael Conforto, and Hyeseong Kim, alongside re-signing Teoscar Hernández and Blake Treinen. As the reigning World Series champions, the Dodgers are expected to continue bolstering their roster, with key tasks like re-signing Clayton Kershaw, who is poised to pitch in 2025, and possibly bringing back super utility player Enrique Hernández, who remains a free agent.