Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki was posted Monday; the Texas Rangers are ‘prepared’
The Associated Press reported Monday that Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese 100 mph-throwing right-hander, has officially been posted for MLB teams. It opened a 45-day window for Sasaki, who has pitched for Chiba Lotte in Nippon Professional Baseball, to negotiate with all MLB clubs. The Rangers have keen interest in Sasaki.