The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes could be over at any moment. Sponichi, a major Japanese newspaper outlet, reported Sasaki is expected to sign by the end of today.
Sasaki is expected to make a decision on Thursday, Jan. 16, which, in Japan, would be Friday, Jan. 17. The 23-year-old pitcher has until next week to sign before his posting window closes.
きょう17日付東京版 ロッテからポスティングシステムでメジャー移籍を目指している #佐々木朗希 投手(23)が、16日(日本時間17日)にも移籍先を決断することが分かりました。 #ドジャース #パドレス #ブルージェイズ pic.twitter.com/FCa6sjVBZv
— スポニチ東京販売 (@sponichi_hanbai) January 16, 2025
Sponichi posted on social media the front page of their newspaper with this caption (translated from Japanese to English): “It has been reported in today’s Tokyo edition dated the 17th that pitcher Roki Sasaki (23), who is aiming to transfer to the majors from Lotte via the posting system, will decide on his transfer destination on the 16th (17th Japan time).”…