Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is the best player available in MLB free agency, offering teams a 23-year-old starter widely

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki reportedly told teams to not include players in his visits that took place this offseason.

Joel Wolfe, the agent for Roki Sasaki, provided an update on the status of the 23-year-old Japanese star’s free-agent meetings with interested teams.

The stats: His arsenal also includes the slider and the splitter. During the exhibition games leading up to the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Sasaki shot off a 102.5 mph fastball. In his four years with the Japanese team he plays for, Sasaki has recorded 524 strikeouts, 91 walks in 414 ⅔ innings, and a 2.02 ERA.

Prized Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki may visit one or two teams before deciding which club he wants to sign with.

Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe, offered some updates on the process as the Japanese star moves toward a decision on where he will sign, with the World Series champs considered one of the favorites.

The agent for Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki recently shared his thoughts on when his client might ink a deal with a Major League Baseball (MLB) team. Joel Wolfe, who handles the business side for Sasaki,

One of the biggest stories during this MLB offseason is where Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki will choose to sign. While teams around the league get their starting rotations sorted out for next season, some of the league’s most iconic organizations are waiting to see if Sasaki chooses to join their club.

Roki Sasaki is the offseason’s most intriguing free agent, and for good reason. The 22-year-old Japanese phenom is renowned for his triple-digit fastball and devastating splitter. He has been a sensation in Nippon Professional Baseball.

Sasaki's delay also gives the Dodgers a chance to tweak their roster and craft a long-term development plan for the young pitcher.