The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes has enchanted the MLB universe since his posting. Sasaki is a generational talent with an explosive fastball and since he is considered an international amateur, he can only be signed to a minor-league deal making him a bargain ace every team should be in on.

Prized Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki may visit one or two teams before deciding which club he wants to sign with.

Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe, offered some updates on the process as the Japanese star moves toward a decision on where he will sign, with the World Series champs considered one of the favorites.

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki will know where he is beginning his major league career. Sasaki’s process for determining which team he will join during the international signing period remains ongoing. The 23-year-old right-hander must sign between Jan.

Roki Sasaki's agent reveals a key factor in the pitcher's decision-making process as he considers the Padres and other teams for his next destination.

The calendar has flipped to January, and Roki Sasaki is approximately two weeks away from deciding which team he will sign up for to complete his jump from Japan to the major leagues. The good news for the Mets and Yankees is that they are still in the mix.

Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese pitching phenom, is the crown jewel of this offseason’s international market. While the odds might not favor the Bronx Bombers, their name remains firmly in the mix as we inch closer to the January 15 signing deadline.

The New York Mets have been projected as the destination for the Japanese phenom, upsetting the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.

As the New York Yankees and the New York Mets extend offers to Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki, his manager has revealed the potential path for Sasaki to make his move to MLB. One country that has proven to be a hotbed for young talent in Major League Baseball (MLB) is Japan.