One of the most fascinating stories of the 2024-25 MLB offseason came to an end in the most predictable way: NPB superstar Roki Sasaki signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Padres have reportedly been eliminated as a destination for the Japanese right-hander. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays traded for additional international bonus pool money.

Roki Sasaki will sign with either the Dodgers, Padres, or Blue Jays. Here's how their pitching staffs would look with the Japanese sensation in the fold.

Japanese free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki is nearing a decision and is reportedly down to the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays

Right-hander Roki Sasaki, the covered Japanese free agent, has whittled down a list of suitors to two finalists, according to a report by veteran MLB reporter Francys Romero. Sasaki eliminated the San Diego Padres and will choose between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, the report claims.

Much like they did with Shohei Ohtani a year ago, the Toronto Blue Jays swung and missed on signing Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki, who ended up agreeing to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, the Jays are trying to move on with a pair of All-Stars,

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes finally came to an end on Friday. To the surprise of nobody, the prized international free agent signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays were also interested in Sasaki but narrowly missed out.

After days of hopeful speculation, the Toronto Blue Jays have officially missed out on free agent sensation Roki Sasaki. Sasaki announced on Instagram that he is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers,