Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report predicts that Los Angeles will ultimately be the ones to sign him. "This is a boring pick, given that the Dodgers have most often been Sasaki's favorite throughout this process. But that isn't even why they're also the sensible pick," Rymer wrote.

Japanese right-handed pitcher Rōki Sasaki has ruled out a handful of teams and is seemingly getting closer to making his decision. According to ESPN's

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