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Roki Sasaki contract: What would free-agent deal have looked like for Japanese ace without IFA restrictions?

Major League Baseball's new international amateur free-agent signing cycle opened Wednesday, meaning that Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will soon make his long-awaited free-agent decision over the coming days.

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

Why Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki’s MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America

Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his decision.

Bloomberg on MSN · 6h

Roki Sasaki Nears Bargain MLB Deal, Sparking Ire Back Home

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.

Roki Sasaki won’t be signing with Mets

Sports Illustrated · 57m

Could This Be Why Roki Sasaki Didn't Make Mets a Free Agency Finalist?

As most New York Mets fans likely know by now, 23-year-old Japanese right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki is making his decision on which MLB team he will play for s

After Roki Sasaki says no, Mets sign 17-year-old with Rafael Devers comp for $5 million

The Mets have been in a verbal agreement to sign the No. 2 international prospect Elian Peña out of the Dominican Republic — Sasaki is No. 1. With their international bonus pool money, $6,261,600, according to Baseball America, set to replenish Wednesday, they’ll have enough to officially sign Peña.

Latest on Roki Sasaki's free agency: Team to beat, MLB comps

Starting this week, the coveted 23-year-old Japanese free agent can pick his team. We dig into his strengths and potential landing spots.

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Predicting Where MLB's Most Valuable Free Agent Rōki Sasaki Lands Amid Latest Rumors

With or without Sasaki, there is no doubt that the wins will keep flowing in. The Dodgers are the most resource-rich team in ...

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Roki Sasaki Rumors: Red Sox Rival 'Real Threat' To Sign Japanese Star

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres reportedly are the favorites to sign Roki Sasaki, but don't count out the ...

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Where will sign Roki Sasaki (and when!) in MLB? Everything we know about the Japanese star's decision

The Roki Saski Sweepstakes are coming down to the wire in Major League Baseball. The 23-year-old Japanese pitching star has ...

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Insider Reveals Reason Why Roki Sasaki Might Have Denied Yankees

There seemed to be some clear optimism within the New York Yankees' organization over the past few weeks as it pertained to ...

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Yankees' Michael Kay blasts Roki Sasaki's agent: 'Like an episode of The Bachelor'

On Tuesday, Kay came out and said the whole thing feels like a bad reality show on his solo midday show on ESPN New York.

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Who is Rōki Sasaki? Stats, record, everything to know about superstar Japanese pitcher

Rōki Sasaki might be the best free agent still available for MLB. Here is everything to know about the Japanese superstar.

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Blue Jays Hope To Shed Perennial Runnerup Status, Sign Roki Sasaki

It's down to the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays in the race for 23-year-old Japanese pitching phenom Sasaki. This could be an ...

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We’re all waiting on Roki Sasaki, plus a fresh NFL mock draft

This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Read ...

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MLB international free agency: Top non-Roki Sasaki players, bonus pools, more as Mets land $5M IFA prospect

Wednesday marks the open of MLB's 2025 international signing period, one of two ways major-league teams acquire amateur ...

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