The upcoming move of Roki Sasaki to Major League Baseball has triggered buzz among fans and experts alike. The post “Just Poor Sportsmanship”: Roki Sasaki’s Agent Brutally Calls Out Executives for ...
The overwhelming majority of international amateur free agents are Latin American teenagers, but once in a blue moon, a player such as Sasaki makes the leap and upsets the system.
It's unclear yet when Sasaki will be posted, starting the 45-day clock for him to sign with a major league club. The 2024 international signing period ends Dec. 15 and the 2025 period opens Jan. 15.
In the last three years, the Cubs have signed two well-touted Japanese free agents, right fielder/designated hitter Seiya Suzuki and starting pitcher Shota Imanaga. It could also help that Padres ...