The agent of Japanese ace Roki Sasaki offered a huge update on the New York Mets and Yankees’ pursuit of the young pitcher, including when he is expected to make a decision on which MLB team he wants to play for.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have met with Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki during his posting window, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Ardaya noted that

Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki met with the New York Mets on Thursday as he navigates through free agency, according to SNY's Andy Martino. Sasaki is joining

The Rōki Sasaki saga won’t wrap up for at least two more weeks, but some light has been shed on the cherished right-handed pitcher from Japan, a focused and driven figure who will grace the Major League Baseball stage in 2025.

Prized Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki may visit one or two teams before deciding which club he wants to sign with.

San Diego hasn't pulled off anything too huge at this point in the offseason, but that could change. The Padres have been heavily tied to 23-year-old phenom Rōki Sasaki since it was announced that he was going to be posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines.

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So, buckle up. The Roki Sasaki saga is just heating up, and whether he ends up in pinstripes, blue and orange [the New York Mets], or somewhere else entirely, one thing’s for sure: this young pitcher is a game-changer in the making.” How good is Sasaki?

Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas Rangers manager,

The Mets shored up their starting pitching staff by awarding a three-year contract to left-hander Sean Manaea this week and adding depth with right-hander Griffin Canning last week.

Both the Yankees and Mets were given meetings with superstar Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki but both surely understand they’re not the favorites here.