Hurting their case could be the market size (Sasaki, who has had poor experiences with Japanese media, may prefer a smaller city), and Japanese players have favored the closer West Coast.Alright, ignore the part about helping the Yankees case and just read the rest.

Roki Sasaki was officially posted on December 9, and it has been a blitz since to earn his services. The Los Angeles Dodgers have always been viewed as the favorite, which appears to be the case still.

Young Japanese ace Roki Sasaki is nearing a pivotal MLB decision, with another team reportedly edging out the Los Angeles Dodgers. Roki Sasaki, the young Japanese pitching prodigy, is on the verge of making one of the most significant decisions of his career: choosing the Major League Baseball (MLB) team that will shape his future.

As the MLB offseason continues, one of the biggest names in free agency is Roki Sasaki, but the Phillies have yet to meet with the young star