Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason.
Nov 09, 2024 at 03:30 AM ETCHIBA, Japan —
Because he is younger than 25, Sasaki will be classified as an international amateur free agent subject to bonus pool limits, according to MLB rules. That means his first contract would be a minor league deal no larger than seven figures. Most teams committed most or all of their bonus pool to Latin American prospects in January. The Los Angeles Dodgers have kept the most available space left in their 2024 signing bonus pool, $2,502,500.
The last day to post a player is Dec. 15, so by waiting the Marines could extend his availability into the new signing period.
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