Rōki Sasaki, San Diego Padres and MLB

Padres watch as Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers. Where does San Diego turn now?
With ownership turmoil and no offseason additions, the Padres must figure out how to contend without the Japanese phenom they coveted.
MLB rumors: Padres' Roki Sasaki pursuit could be impacted by international signing
The Padres will sign left-hander and international amateur free agent Carlos Alvarez, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon. That's an intriguing development given that the Padres are considered one of the three finalists (alongside the Dodgers and Blue Jays) in the running for Japanese ace Roki Sasaki.
MLB News: Rōki Sasaki Reportedly Out on Padres Contract amid Dodgers Rumors
The race to sign Rōki Sasaki appears to be down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Per MLB insider Francys Romero, the San Diego Padres are
Roki Sasaki chooses Dodgers over Padres, Blue Jays
Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki chose to sign with the Dodgers, he announced. That leaves the Padres to face an uncertain path in the months leading up to the 2025 season and to face the reality of their closest and most irksome rival going forward with yet another star player.
MLB rumors: Padres, Blue Jays make moves with potential Roki Sasaki implications
The Blue Jays announced on Friday that they've obtained outfielder Myles Straw, cash, and international bonus signing pool space from the Guardians in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.
Padres latest signings suggest they're out of Roki Sasaki sweepstakes
Adding top-level international talent is never a bad thing, even if it likely means you’re not going to be signing the biggest fish in the pool. According to multiple reports the Padres have agreed to 7-figure deals with a pair of Dominican teenagers,
Report: Sasaki sweepstakes down to Blue Jays, Dodgers as Padres pivot to other international free agents
And then there were two. According to reports from The Athletic’s Will Sammon and Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com, the San Diego Padres appear to have dropped out of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, with the franchise pivoting to a pair of international prospects from the Dominican Republic,
San Diego Padres Reportedly Eliminated From Roki Sasaki Chase
According to multiple reports, the Padres are out on Sasaki and it's down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.
Roki Sasaki News: Japanese Phenom Predicted to Join Dodgers/ Blue Jays as Padres Give Up Without a Fight
It’s now a two-team race for Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki, with the Dodgers and Blue Jays as the final contenders. The post Roki Sasaki News: Japanese Phenom Predicted to Join Dodgers/ Blue Jays as Padres Give Up Without a Fight appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Padres plot new course without Sasaki
So now what? Roki Sasaki was the Padres' Plan A this winter. They hoped desperately to woo the ace Japanese right-hander as an anchor of their starting rotation for years to come. They made that much known from the moment he was posted last month.
Padres to Sign Top International Prospects in Surprise Move
The San Diego Padres signed two top international prospects, which suggests that the franchise is out of the running for ...
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Padres To Sign Top International Prospects Jhoan De La Cruz, Carlos Alvarez
The Padres are finalizing deals with a pair of Dominican prospects and could be out of the Roki Sasaki race. Read more at MLB ...
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Padres shockingly out of race for Japanese sensation
The San Diego Padres are reportedly no longer in the running to acquire Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki this offseason.
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Padres Eliminated From Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes
MLB.com's Francys Romero reports that according to multiple sources, the San Diego Padres are out of the sweepstakes for Japanese free-agent right-hander Roki Sasaki. Instead, the Padres will begin ...