Roki Sasaki is one of the top pitchers in MLB free agency. The Los Angeles Dodgers had been rumoured as a potential suitor for Sasaki, but baseball/sports reporter Francys Romero recently revealed an intriguing news regarding the San Diego Padres.
“Sources: Several industry sources believe the San Diego Padres are in a strong position to land Japanese ace Roki Sasaki,” Romero posted on X, formerly Twitter.
The Padres are seeking for a means to compete with the Dodgers, the National League West’s defending champions. Los Angeles has a superteam, but San Diego might make things interesting by signing Sasaki. The Dodgers overcame the Padres in the 2024 National League Division Series, although San Diego made them fight hard for it.
Sasaki, who many in the MLB believe has the potential to be a true superstar pitcher, could undoubtedly have an impact on a hypothetical postseason series in the future.
This is not the first time the Padres have been mentioned as a potential Sasaki free agent suitor. However, there have been few reports indicating that the Padres are in a “strong position” to sign him.
In 2024, the 23-year-old pitched in Japan and had an impressive 2.35 ERA. He threw 129 strikeouts in 111 innings, demonstrating his incredibly high potential.
There are several teams competing in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes. This will be more than just a battle between the Dodgers and the Padres. However, the two ball clubs appear to be among the favourites. However, anything can happen.
The Padres will be a club to watch as free agency unfolds. It’ll be intriguing to see whether San Diego can sign any other big free agents. The Padres were competitive in 2024, but they may benefit from adding two or three more talents to contend with the Dodgers in the NL West.
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