Roki Sasaki joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on a minor-league deal with a bonus of $6.5 million. Sasaki is a right-hander pitcher well-known for the blazing 102-mph fastball and the devastating splitter. The duo is expected to play a pivotal role within the pitching staff of the Dodgers this season. The arrival of Sasaki to the Dodgers brings excitement and depth to the team’s already stacked roast. With the blend of emerging talents and experienced stars, the LA Dodgers look primed for a special season in Japan. The team will open the season in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs. The series will be Sasaki’s first appearance in the MLB on the home soil of the Japanese team. The game will be played in front of a crowd of more than 100,000 people at the Yokohama Stadium. The match will be the first time the Dodgers have played in Japan in 24 years. The World Series will be held in Tokyo from July 25 to August 2.
