Shohei Ohtani helped lure Roki Sasaki to The Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani helped lure Roki Sasaki to the Dodgers in more ways than one
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a high level of success in the free-agent market in the last couple of years. Superstar Shohei Ohtani is partially to thank for helping the Dodgers continually sign top-tier talent.
MLB News: Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman highlights Shohei Ohtani’s key Role in Roki Sasaki signing
The Los Angeles Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman discusses how Shohei Ohtani's unique role played a pivotal part in securing the signing of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, adding a new edge to the MLB team's pitching rotation.
Andrew Friedman reveals 'Shohei Ohtani' rules advantage Dodgers used in Roki Sasaki pitch
Dodgers General Manager Andrew Friedman highlighted Shohei Ohtani's rules advantage to help convince Roki Sasaki to sign in LA.
Roki Sasaki's fitness is a concern for the Dodgers with a heavy workload
Japanese pitching star Roki Sasaki is the newest sensation in Major League Baseball after signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, although he was also linked with the Yankees and Pad
Dodgers land Roki Sasaki, the coveted Japanese phenom
The 23-year-old Japanese phenom has a fastball that regularly reaches triple digits and wowed MLB scouts at the World Baseball Classic in 2023.
Roki Sasaki Will Have Zero Restrictions in First Season With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly placing no restrictions on phenom Roki Sasaki as pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
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Is Roki Sasaki the best pitching prospect ever? Here's what execs said
MLB teams have coveted Roki Sasaki since he broke Shohei Ohtani's Japanese high school record by reaching 101 mph with his ...
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‘They all wanted him here.’ How Shohei Ohtani and other Dodgers recruited Roki Sasaki
Some fans won’t be happy with Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers, but many team owners will be happy to see Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers come to town. Jan. 17, 2025 And as the Dodgers ...
Shohei Ohtani returning to mound in May? 'Sounds about right,' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says
The Dodgers will also add a third high-end pitcher to the rotation this year: Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani is wrapping up his rehab ...
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How Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani Compare As Pitchers At The Same Age
No two players are exactly alike. At the same time, the similarities between Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani as pitchers at the same age are striking. Ohtani was 23 years old when he moved ...
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Roki Sasaki explains why he chose the Dodgers, what role Shohei Ohtani played in his decision
The Dodgers introduced right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki to the Los Angeles media ... that features two of his Team Japan staffmates, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. What about the ...
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Roki Sasaki downplays Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's role in $6,500,000 Dodgers move
When asked about his communication with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinoby Yamamoto after making his decision, Roki Sasaki said: "I communicated to them through text message, letting them know that I ...
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How Shohei Ohtani and Yamamoto convinced Roki Sasaki to choose the Dodgers with a perfect plan
MLB. Former MLB general manager believes teams will ask for investigation into Roki Sasaki's hiring with Dodgers MLB. Fans 'congratulate' MLB for letting Dodgers 'ruin' baseball after latest trade ...
MLB News: Juan Soto’s teammate reveals why Roki Sasaki rejected the NY Mets
Despite being one of the most aggressive teams in acquiring top talent this MLB offseason, the New York Mets fell short in ...