That would be 23-year-old Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki, who opted to forgo a more lucrative payday to pursue his MLB ambitions earlier. According to an announcement on his Instagram page, Sasaki is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The 23-year-old is expected to be an MLB ace -- eventually. Here's what insiders say about Sasaki in 2025 and beyond.

Roki Sasaki, the highly touted Japanese pitching sensation, is taking his talents to Los Angeles. The 22-year-old phenom announced his decision to join the Dodgers on Instagram, solidifying one of the most talked-about moves of the offseason.

Roki Sasaki joins the Dodgers, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto playing a "key" role in bringing the star Japanese pitcher to LA's stacked roster.

The Dodgers announced their deal with prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki on Wednesday, agreeing to a minor league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus. A 23-year-old right-

When Roki Sasaki announced he was signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black reacted just liike the rest of us.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have quickly become the most hated franchise in Major League Baseball over the past 12 months or so. Their ridiculous amount of spending on big-name free agents, a large amount of deferred money and acquisitions of multiple superstars from Japan have helped them build a superteam,