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Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference at Dodger Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference at Dodger Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

FILE - Roki Sasaki, of Japan, pitches during their Pool B game against the Czech Republic at the World Baseball Classic at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, March 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

FILE - Roki Sasaki, of Japan, pitches during their Pool B game against the Czech Republic at the World Baseball Classic at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, March 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

A digital display of Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, is seen as he is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

A digital display of Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, is seen as he is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, poses as he is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference at Dodger Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, poses as he is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference at Dodger Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference at Dodger Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference at Dodger Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference at Dodger Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference at Dodger Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, poses with Los Angeles Dodgers Pressident and CEO Stan Kasten, left, general manager Brandon Gomes, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and manager Dave Roberts, right, as he is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference at Dodger Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, poses with Los Angeles Dodgers Pressident and CEO Stan Kasten, left, general manager Brandon Gomes, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and manager Dave Roberts, right, as he is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference at Dodger Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Digital display of Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, appears at Dodger Stadium before he is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Digital display of Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, appears at Dodger Stadium before he is introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)