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Free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki has announced on Instagram that he has signed his new contract
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are finally over as Roki Sasaki announced on Instagram that he has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Many believed that the Blue Jays had a real chance at landing him after they trade for additional international bonus pool money from the Cleveland Guardians but it looks like it was simply not enough.
Roki Sasaki announces on Instagram he has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Blue Jays fans have been wondering if they will finally get their top free agent in Sasaki after rumors stated that he was very interested in joining the Blue Jays but it looks like that will not be happening.
Sasaki took to Instagram moments ago and posted a picture of a Dodgers cap with a caption stating that he has signed with Los Angeles and that it was a very difficult decision to make.
Breaking: Roki Sasaki has announced that he is signing with the Dodgers.
Sasaki, like Ohtani just over a year ago, announced it himself with an Instagram post.
Another absolute heartbreak for the #BlueJays.
Sasaki, like Ohtani just over a year ago, announced it himself with an Instagram post.
Another absolute heartbreak for the #BlueJays.
Breaking News: According to my sources, Roki Sasaki finally go to los Angeles and signed a deal with the Dodgers. #Dodgers #RokiSasaki
This is terrible news for the Blue Jays who basically took on Myles Straw's contract to land the additional international bonus pool money to sign Sasaki but not they are simply stuck paying Straw close to $12 million over the next two years.
Hopefully the Blue Jays can somehow manage to get a deal done with one of their other free agent targets but it looks like Sasaki was another target that chose to sign elsewhere.
The Dodgers starting rotation now with the addition of Sasaki is one of the strongest rotations in MLB history.
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