The Seattle Mariners did not make any moves on the first day of the MLB Winter Meetings, but they have set their sights on Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki. The 23-year-old star from Nippon Professional Baseball is available for MLB teams for 45 days, with a signing deadline of January 23.

Seattle's strategy to attract Sasaki will focus on their strong pitching development and a successful track record with Japanese players. However, competition for Sasaki's services is expected to be intense, with numerous teams vying for his talent.