Japanese star Roki Sasaki signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he announced on Instagram. The 23-year-old right-hander with a sizzling fastball and deadly splitter joins Samurai Japan teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto with the World Series champion Dodgers.

Rōki Sasaki is a highly talented Japanese pitcher, known for his blazing fastball and devastating slider. He gained major attention in 2022 after throwing a perfect game with 19 strikeouts. Sasaki is regarded as one of Japan's top pitching prospects and has attracted MLB interest.

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The Dodgers announced their list of non-roster invitees to spring training and it includes one big name – Roki Sasaki. Because of his status as an international free agent under age 25, the much-coveted Sasaki officially signed a minor-league contract and is not on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster.

LOS ANGELES — Roki Sasaki was introduced at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, officially starting his Major League Baseball journey after four years with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan. “I want to move forward with the belief that the decision I made is the best one,