The Los Angeles Dodgers made another significant addition to their starting rotation with the signing of Roki Sasaki to a Minor League contract. The Japanese phenom is making the jump to MLB after spending the last four seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Roki Sasaki joins the Dodgers, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto playing a "key" role in bringing the star Japanese pitcher to LA's stacked roster.

Having dinner with former teammates wasn’t new for Roki Sasaki, but this particular evening was different. In December, Sasaki sat down for sushi with former Sa

Roki Sasaki, MLB’s rising star, reveals how Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto played a pivotal role in his decision to join the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Sasaki said he prioritized joining a team that would embrace a Japanese player, but explained that there were other reasons why he ultimately chose the Dodgers.

Roki Sasaki opened up about his physical condition and admitted that a few years ago, he was advised to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Roki Sasaki's signing with the Dodgers opens the floodgates for a new wave of Japanese talent coming over to MLB.