With ownership turmoil and no offseason additions, the Padres must figure out how to contend without the Japanese phenom they coveted.

According to multiple reports, the Padres are out on Sasaki and it's down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto 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.

Roki Sasaki will be playing the 2025 MLB season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will be the highest paid international prospect, as well as helping superstar Shohei Ohtani.

The Padres, with Japanese star Yu Darvish on the roster, felt they had a legitimate shot at Sasaki, and they had more money to play with, almost $6.26 million, than L.A. But the Dodgers, who eliminated the Padres on their way to the World Series last season, prevailed again.

You can’t hit a home run from the dugout. The Padres were right to pursue Roki Sasaki, even though, by the time the Japanese pitching ace chose Friday to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, much of their offseason had come and gone to little effect.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were investigated by MLB for their recruitment of Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki.

Roki Sasaki joining the Los Angeles Dodgers is more than just a signing; it could be the start of a dynasty in MLB. The young Japanese pitcher, famous for his blazing fastball and exceptional control,

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes finally came to an end on Friday. To the surprise of nobody, the prized international free agent signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays were also interested in Sasaki but narrowly missed out.

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes has come to an end. Sasaki announced on Instagram that he will be joining the Dodgers, becoming the latest Japanese star to sign in Los Angeles. As Sasaki is just 23 years old,