The Dodgers have long been considered one of the favorites to sign Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki. They recently became the sixth team known to have an in-person gathering with Sasaki, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki reportedly told teams to not include players in his visits that took place this offseason.

Roki Sasaki's agent, Joel Wolfe, said as many as 20 teams have reached out with interest in the Japanese starting pitcher and that Sasaki is "driving