TL;DR - Scouting Report
Dodgers sign Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, known for his 102-mph fastball and dominant NPB stats, bolstering their 2025 rotation with global talent.
Start the Rally: Tweet This Now!Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki announced on his Instagram page that he’s chosen to play for the Dodgers.
Known for his 102-mph fastball and impressive NPB track record, posting a 29-15 record, a 2.10 ERA, and 505 strikeouts over 394.2 innings, earning the nickname “The Monster of the Reiwa Era,” and making him one of the top young international pitchers.
Although he’ll sign as a minor-leaguer, Sasaki is expected to make the opening-day roster while transitioning to MLB. The Dodgers will have control of his contract until he is 29, allowing them to integrate him into a historic 2025 rotation that includes Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Shohei Ohtani, with Clayton Kershaw anticipated to return midseason.
This signing reinforces the Dodgers’ commitment to winning another World Series as defending champs and highlights their strength in developing international talent. Sasaki’s transition to MLB is set to be a key storyline in 2025 as the Dodgers aim to solidify their status as a global baseball powerhouse.
