The Major Leagues are on the horizon for Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres vying for his signature. While the Dodgers boast a recent World Series title and established Japanese players, the Padres have the advantage of Sasaki's friendship with Yu Darvish.

Sasaki's impressive stats from his time with the Chiba Lotte Marines highlight his potential impact in MLB. The Dodgers are also exploring other pitching options to strengthen their rotation.