 In recent weeks, multiple MLB clubs have been reported to have met with right-hander Roki Sasaki as he navigates his unique free agency. The Dodgers are the latest to join the list, having had an in-person meeting with the top international player, as reported by Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.
Prior to the Dodgers, the New York Mets, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, and Texas Rangers all had meetings with Sasaki. The Dodgers are considered a favorite to sign Sasaki, who has been posted by his Nippon Professional Baseball team, the Chiba Lotte Marines. His posting window closes on January 23, and he can sign starting January 15 when the international signing period begins. Sasaki's free agency is drawing significant interest, with over 20 teams reaching out to his agent. Because he is under 25, Sasaki falls under the same international bonus pool system as other amateur players, with limits on how much teams can pay him. Despite this, Sasaki is expected to receive offers from many top MLB clubs, as he's widely regarded as one of the best pitchers in the world.
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