Roki Sasaki, Japan's hottest pitching prospect, has been the focus of attention this offseason. The post Roki Sasaki News: Despite Ownership Drama Padres Use Their “Family-Oriented” Side to the Japanese Phenom appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Once Juan Soto was off the market, the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes immediately became the most enamoring story of the MLB offseason. The 23-year-old phenom will come to the MLB boasting an explosive fastball that tops 100 mph and a wipeout splitter that offsets his lightning heater.

Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his decision.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, aiming to strengthen their roster with top talent, are awaiting the arrival of Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki. Meanwhile, three prominent Latin American prospects were notably absent from recent developments.