The star Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki announced Friday that he’s signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
“It was a very difficult decision, but I will do my best,” Sasaki said.
He added: “At my news conference for joining the club, I hope to wear my Dodgers uniform, feeling gratitude for all those who have supported me.”
The San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays were reportedly the other two finalists for Sasaki, who narrowed his decision down to three franchises after his agent Joel Wolfe said as many as 20 MLB teams showed interest earlier in the offseason.