Roki Sasaki, a rookie pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is expressing ambitious goals for the 2025 season, including a possible start in Game 2 of the Japan Series in Japan. This would be a significant milestone, considering his recent transition from Japan to MLB. While Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicates flexibility in roles, the organization clearly sees great potential in Sasaki, who acknowledges the nerves of joining a championship team. As Sasaki prepares for a historic debut, he must prove his worth in a competitive league after generating significant interest during his unique free agency.
"Inside, I'm really nervous," Sasaki said of being in camp with the Dodgers.
"Obviously the opportunity to open a major-league season in Japan itself is rare," he said, via USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
"Everything's on the table, but I think it's fair to say it would be to pitch in the second game of the season," Roberts said.
Now that the Sasaki sweepstakes are over, reality has run its course and the rookie will have to prove himself in MLB.
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