Here are two things about Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki’s impending move to MLB via the posting system: It sets a bad precedent. It will not instantly turn NPB into an MLB feeder system.

The previously unspecified arm injury that caused Sasaki to miss time in 2024 was reportedly “a bout with shoulder fatigue,” according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon. The young right-hander’s recent injury history is just about the only thing that could give potential suitors pause this offseason,

The Chiba Lotte Marines announced on Saturday that they will allow pitcher Roki Sasaki to move to MLB this winter via the posting system. “Since I joined the team, the club has continuously listened to me about my future MLB challenge,

Roki Sasaki, the Japanese right-hander considered one of the most talented pitchers in the world, will be posted to MLB, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced.

YouTube Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire, and now the baseball world has been set ablaze after the news that Japanese superstar pitcher Roki Sasaki would be posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines.

Roki Sasaki will likely prioritize stability, lifestyle, comfort, and a team’s track record with player development, according to The Athletic. The Los Angeles

Roki Sasaki has MLB Free Agency buzzing as the 23-year-old star pitcher is set to be posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines but a former manager of the club called out the sensation for leaving Japan.