MLB Insider Reveals Why Dodgers Target Roki Sasaki’s Decision Could Be Delayed

Although Roki Sasaki could sign with a Major League Baseball team when the international signing period opens on January 15, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal details why his signing on that date won’t be the case.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fine-tuning their pitching rotation as they look forward to 2025. Shohei Ohtani appears to be ready to go by May, Cy Young award winning pitcher Blake Snell signed with the Dodgers earlier this offseason, and Tyler Glasnow is expected to be ready for spring training.

Los Angeles is eager to make an offer to the 23-year-old, but are limited to a roughly $5.1 million in its international player pool. By Sasaki not signing right on Jan. 15, the Dodgers — as well…