Wednesday’s game will be historic for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as Japanese-born starting pitcher Roki Sasaki makes his MLB debut in his home country. The Sasaki sweepstakes this offseason were just a glimpse into the mayhem the 23-year-old is expected to produce in his rookie season.

Deciding it is time for high-upside young talent to arrive is a means for teams to rise to playoff contention -- unless the best teams are playing the same game.

Roki Sasaki, a talented young pitcher from Japan, is set to make his MLB debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game against the Chicago Cubs at the T

The Los Angeles Dodgers had an idea of what they were getting when they signed Roki Sasaki this offseason, and he has been as advertised this spring. Through two appearances, including one start, Sasaki has struck out seven in his seven innings of work.

Roki Sasaki has very high standards for himself as seen in his comments following his impressive Spring Training start in a Dodgers win.