Offer Roki Sasaki Turned Down from Padres to Join Dodgers

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Money was a limited factor for Roki Sasaki, and he picked the Dodgers anyway
Young Japanese flamethrower Roki Sasaki said on Instagram that he's signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving the defending World Series champions even more star power entering 2025.
MLB: The Offer Roki Sasaki Turned Down from Padres to Join Dodgers
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.
Roki Sasaki's Dodgers deal could push an investigation, former MLB executive suggests
Following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ successful acquisition of Roki Sasaki last weekend, a former MLB executive has hinted that New York franchises may advocate for an investigation into the deal. The anticipation is over.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers signed star pitcher Roki Sasaki and, after that blockbuster, the team may look to trade a former All-Star.
MLB: Shohei Ohtani Knew of Roki Sasaki's Decisión Before Everyone and This is How he Told the Dodgers
Without making much noise during the selection process, Shohei Ohtani probably had an ace up his sleeve to convince his fellow countryman to join.
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