Roki Sasaki is still in the thralls of his decision-making process after seemingly almost completing his first round of meetings with MLB teams since being posted by Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines. Sasaki,

Roki Sasaki's agent, Joel Wolfe, said as many as 20 teams have reached out with interest in the Japanese starting pitcher and that Sasaki is "driving

Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe, offered some updates on the process as the Japanese star moves toward a decision on where he will sign, with the World Series champs considered one of the favorites.

The Dodgers have long been considered one of the favorites to sign Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki. They recently became the sixth team known to have an in-person gathering with Sasaki, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.

The Dodgers, considered favorites to sign the 23-year-old right-hander, join five other teams to have had confirmed meetings with Sasaki and agent Joel Wolfe

Per Plunkett, Sasaki is expected to shrink the number of suitors and hold another round of of meetings in 2025. Sasaki's agent Joel Wolfe said at the Winter Meetings earlier this month that more than 20 teams have reached out with an interest, and the only surprise there is he didn't say all 30 teams indicated an interest.

Prized Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki may visit one or two teams before deciding which club he wants to sign with.