The chase for Japanese superstar pitcher Roki Sasaki has intensified, with several MLB teams granted meetings with the phenom. While both the New York Yankees and New York Mets made their pitches, the consensus remains that the West Coast powerhouses—the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres—are the favorites to land Sasaki.

Young Japanese ace Roki Sasaki is nearing a pivotal MLB decision, with another team reportedly edging out the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The ink is not yet dry on Juan Soto’s record-breaking contract with the New York Mets, but already MLB franchises are again looking for a shiny new toy. Enter Roki Sasaki.