Pitcher Roki Sasaki is set to come onto the market after the international free agent signing period opens on Jan. 15. He’s set to join a number of fellow countrymen who have crossed the Pacific for bumper paydays.

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are coming to an end, and it’s down to the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays for the superstar Japanese ri

Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency with ripple effects for Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements worth millions are on hold pending his decision.

Sasaki’s team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, officially “posted” him on December 9, 2024, which allowed MLB teams to start negotiations. Because of his age, Sasaki is subject to international bonus pool restrictions and can only sign a minor-league contract.

The San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them.

Roki Sasaki's window to sign with a major league team opens Wednesday, but the coveted Japanese right-hander has already closed the door on a few clubs, including the New York Yankees, per multiple media reports.