The Chiba Lotte Marines have announced they will post right-hander Roki Sasaki for Major League Baseball teams this winter. Sasaki, known for his fastball-splitter combination, has impressive stats in NPB and is super young at 23. His potential signing will be subject to international bonus pool caps, making him a highly sought-after free agent that could be drastically underpaid compared to his talent level. Teams can trade for up to 60% of their pools, potentially offering around $12 million to Sasaki. However, pre-existing agreements with other prospects and potential cap space deals could complicate matters. Sasaki’s max offer would be $12 million total, making him potentially underpaid initially compared to other top players.
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