Magic Johnson welcomes Roki Sasaki by gifting him a signed Lakers jersey as the Dodgers’ newest star arrives in LA.

While most of the MLB world outside the Los Angeles area wasn't thrilled to learn of Sasaki's decision, Dodgers minority owner Magic Johnson certainly was excited. The Los Angeles Lakers legend welcomed Sasaki to Dodger Stadium by gifting him a signed No. 32 Magic Johnson jersey.

The Dodgers have announced their deal with prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, agreeing to a minor league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus

While the Toronto Blue Jays whiffed on Roki Sasaki, their efforts offer a glimmer of hope regarding a current member of the club's future.

New Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki may be 23 years old, but he is not your typical rookie. He comes to LA with four years of professional experience under his belt from his time in Japan.

Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube The dream offseason that the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers are having continued with the signing of prized Japanese ace Roki Sasaki,

Despite the million-dollar salary Roki Sasaki could have earned with the Padres, he chose to join the starting rotation of the Los Angeles Dodgers.