The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have ended, but it's interesting to learn what went on behind the scenes throughout the free agency saga for Japanese sensation.

The Dodgers announced their list of non-roster invitees to spring training and it includes one big name – Roki Sasaki. Because of his status as an international free agent under age 25, the much-coveted Sasaki officially signed a minor-league contract and is not on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster.

Roki Sasaki is clearly being embraced by his new Los Angeles Dodgers teammates. Sasaki will get to wear his preferred No. 11 thanks to a gesture from infielder Miguel Rojas. Rojas wore the number for the last two years with the Dodgers,