Will Aki Sasaki move to the major leagues, the Dodgers or the Padres? Local programs are also attracting attention: “Two teams are favorites”[Overseas reaction Japanese translation]

According to local sources, the Dodgers and Padres have emerged as the top candidates in the race for Aki Sasaki. What is particularly noteworthy is the restriction on contract money due to his young age of 23, and it is likely that he will be signed in the international player contract period in 2025. As a result, the contract is expected to end on or after January 15th, and the contract fee will likely be capped at approximately $7 million. Local media also analyzed his joining the Dodgers from an unexpected perspective. It has been pointed out that the presence of players Shohei Otani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto may have an impact on advertising value. On the other hand, the presence of Yu Darvish is a big attraction for the Padres, and their good training environment for young pitchers is also attracting attention. #Aki Sasaki #Dodgers #Padres #Japanese translation #Overseas reaction