 The New York Mets made headlines on Thursday with a significant meeting with Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki, as reported by SNY. Sasaki, ranked No. 7 on the list of free agents, will not be able to sign with any team until the international signing period begins on January 15, 2025. Because Sasaki is under the age of 25, he is subject to international bonus pool regulations and can only sign a minor-league contract.
Sasaki, just 23 years old, is widely regarded as the most talented pitcher in the world who is not yet under contract with an MLB team. His arsenal includes an upper-90s fastball, a devastating slider, and a splitter that leaves batters flailing. Despite his talents, international bonus pools—which range from $4 million to $8 million annually based on market size—limit the size of the contract he can receive. Unlike fellow Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Sasaki is not eligible for a lucrative blockbuster deal, which levels the financial playing field during his free agency.
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