Sasaki, Dodgers and Tommy John

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Almost Underwent Tommy John Surgery in Japan
Many baseball insiders wondered why Roki Sasaki chose this offseason to make the leap from Japan to Major League Baseball. The newest starter for the Los Angel
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki: Previously contemplated Tommy John
Sasaki was given a recommendation to undergo Tommy John surgery by a doctor prior to his first season with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports. Sasaki decided against having the operation and eventually discovered the issue was shoulder-related,
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's role in the Dodgers signing Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki joins the Dodgers, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto playing a "key" role in bringing the star Japanese pitcher to LA's stacked roster.
MLB World Dismayed As Roki Sasaki Signing Adds to Dodgers' Treasure Trove
Japanese star Roki Sasaki signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he announced on Instagram. The 23-year-old right-hander with a sizzling fastball and deadly splitter joins Samurai Japan teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto with the World Series champion Dodgers. The jokes wrote themselves.
Roki Sasaki Makes Decision To Sign With Los Angeles Dodgers
Months of speculation gave way to heightened anticipation over recent days as a decision from Roki Sasaki neared with the start of the 2025 international signing period.
Sketchy nature of Roki Sasaki signing confirms Dodgers as new Evil Empire
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Roki Sasaki on Friday, marking the end of an international free agent chase that ended, well, predictably. Sasaki met with severa
Coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki announces he’s signing with the Dodgers
At his age and talent level, Sasaki folds in perfectly for a Dodgers club that was already planning on running a six-man rotation.
Dodgers veteran confirms he's giving Roki Sasaki his uniform number
Roki Sasaki wore number 17 for his NPB team, the Chiba Lotte Marines. He wore number 14 for the Japanese team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Now that he's
Japanese phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki picks Dodgers
The right-hander was one of the most sought after international free agents in recent memory, but the Dodgers won the race to land the coveted pitcher's services.
Surprise, surprise: Japan’s next Roki Sasaki already has his sights set on Dodgers
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,
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Dodgers announce 2025 international signings
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with 29 international amateur free agents, including the No. 1 prospect in the 2025 international free agent class, Roki Sasaki. In total, the Dodgers signed 16 ...
Yankees Duped Into Giving ‘Proprietary’ Roki Sasaki Info to Dodgers, Olney Says
On Wednesday the Los Angeles Dodgers held a press conference to introduce their latest high-profile international signing, 23 ...
MLB free agent tracker: Ha-Seong Kim lands with Rays, Braves add Jurickson Profar for outfield help
Spring training is just weeks away, but there is still plenty of MLB offseason business to tackle. A handful of notable ...
Roman Anthony leads five Red Sox prospects in Keith Law's Top 100 list
Roman Anthony is the top prospect in baseball according to one analyst, and is one of five Red Sox players in their Top 100.
Dodgers non-roster invitees: Who will accompany Roki Sasaki in big-league spring training?
Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers' top pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, ranks among the players who can make an impression this spring.
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Dodgers Plan to Launch Fan Clubs in Japan
The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to launch fan clubs in Japan to unite their international fan base in the country.
Blue Jays gave Roki Sasaki a parting gift while failing miserably in their actual pitch
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Roki Sasaki, which should've been predictable to those of us in the media. However, Sasaki and agent Joel Wolfe misled the vast m ...