Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki faced opposing hitters for the first time in his Major League Baseball career Tuesday in a sim game.

Inside the Dodgers’ seven-year pursuit of Rōki Sasaki, their foothold in Japan and the battle for MLB's next potential pitching star.

They signed Blake Snell and Japanese phenom Rōki Sasaki ... Baseball for four seasons before making the jump to MLB earlier than most. Sasaki had a 2.02 ERA in Japan and shined in the World ...

Sasaki, who has been one of the most intriguing ... season hitting more than 20% above league average — and is one of MLB's best defenders at his position. Possible fits: Astros, D-backs ...

The Boston Red Sox have arguably the best prospect in baseball and we may not have to wait too long to see him playing at Fenway Park. Roman Anthony is just 20

Sasaki, 23, agreed to a deal with the Dodgers in January with a signing bonus reportedly worth $6.5 million. He pitched for Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines in 2024, posting a 2.35 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and recording 129 strikeouts in 111 innings pitched.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series last season and got even better this offseason. Could they make one more blockbuster addition?