Roki Sasaki Meets with Multiple MLB Teams

The Boston Red Sox have strengthened their pitching rotation by acquiring Garrett Crochet and signing Walker Buehler, but they are still in search of additional talent, particularly aiming for Japanese star Roki Sasaki. Despite showing interest, the Red Sox have yet to engage with Sasaki, who has met with several other teams, including the Mets, Yankees, Cubs, and Rangers, with the Dodgers and Padres viewed as frontrunners. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres may be more inclined to trade pitcher Dylan Cease if they successfully land Sasaki, potentially benefitting the Red Sox in their pursuit of pitching depth. The Mets and Yankees are aggressively competing for Sasaki, having made offers, but face challenges from other teams in the bidding war. Sasaki's signing will be determined within a limited budget due to international bonus pool restrictions, making the negotiations more strategic than purely financial. The situation remains fluid, as Sasaki's initial meetings do not rule out the Red Sox or others from future engagement.