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Transitioning to the pitching front, Roki Sasaki—a highly regarded young arm from Japan—has generated significant buzz as he moves through the signing process. His agent, Joel Wolf, reports that interest in Sasaki has been overwhelming, with nearly all teams expressing interest, highlighting the rarity of a talent of his caliber.
While detailed discussions have occurred, several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox, were reportedly cut from the running, leaving the Mets as strong potential contenders alongside other franchises like the Yankees, Dodgers, and Padres.