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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Roki Sasaki is "likely" to start the second game of the Dodgers opening series in Japan against the Cubs.
Fantasy Impact
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named the starter for the series opener. Roberts said he expected both Sasaki and Yamamoto to pitch in Japan, so it comes as no surprise that they will each start one of the games to open the season in Japan.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he expects Roki Sasaki to pitch in the Japan series against the Cubs.
Fantasy Impact
Roberts said he expects both Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to take the mound. It is a two-game set March 18-19. It is currently unclear if they'll each start one game or how it'll work.
Roki Sasaki said that a doctor recommended Tommy John surgery before his first season with Chiba Lotte.
Fantasy Impact
Sasaki did not elect to undergo the procedure. This will be something to monitor when it comes to how many innings he pitches over the course of the season.
Roki Sasaki announced on Instagram that he has signed with the Dodgers.
Fantasy Impact
While the Padres and Blue Jays were in the mix, the Dodgers were always considered the favorite to land Sasaki. He joins a very deep and stacked pitching staff with the Dodgers. His strikeout upside will be intriguing for fantasy managers.
The Dodgers are meeting with Roki Sasaki on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
The Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays are considered the favorites for Sasaki, who is eligible to sign with a team on Wednesday. The Dodgers seemingly remain the favorites to sign him.