The Los Angeles Dodgers made another significant addition to their starting rotation with the signing of Roki Sasaki to a Minor League contract. The Japanese phenom is making the jump to MLB after spending the last four seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Having dinner with former teammates wasn’t new for Roki Sasaki, but this particular evening was different. In December, Sasaki sat down for sushi with former Sa

Roki Sasaki, MLB’s rising star, reveals how Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto played a pivotal role in his decision to join the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Sasaki said he prioritized joining a team that would embrace a Japanese player, but explained that there were other reasons why he ultimately chose the Dodgers.

The Dodgers introduced right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki to the Los Angeles media on Wednesday, holding a press conference at Dodger Stadium. Just last week, Sasaki agreed to join the Dodgers after an extensive free-agent recruitment process that included multiple meetings with the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres.

Roki Sasaki signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, crediting the team's stable front office for his decision more than the presence of fellow Japanese s

Roki Sasaki's signing with the Dodgers opens the floodgates for a new wave of Japanese talent coming over to MLB.