As the New York Yankees and the New York Mets extend offers to Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki, his manager has revealed the potential path for Sasaki to make his move to MLB. One country that has proven to be a hotbed for young talent in Major League Baseball (MLB) is Japan.

Roki Sasaki apparently does not want any A-listers to get involved in his MLB recruitment.Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Monday that the Japanese star pitcher Sasaki has made an unusual request of his MLB suitors this winter.

Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe, offered some updates on the process as the Japanese star moves toward a decision on where he will sign, with the World Series champs considered one of the favorites.

The calendar has flipped to January, and Roki Sasaki is approximately two weeks away from deciding which team he will sign up for to complete his jump from Japan to the major leagues. The good news for the Mets and Yankees is that they are still in the mix.

Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese pitching phenom, is the crown jewel of this offseason’s international market. While the odds might not favor the Bronx Bombers, their name remains firmly in the mix as we inch closer to the January 15 signing deadline.

While the White Sox made it clear they would make a pitch to Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers, Padres and Cubs have emerged as the favorites to sign the Japanese ace.

The New York Mets have been projected as the destination for the Japanese phenom, upsetting the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Roki Sasaki free agency rumors are heating up as the 23-year-old Japanese pitching sensation comes closer to making a

Roki Sasaki's agent shares a major update on the pitcher's meetings with the Dodgers and other teams, offering insight into the ongoing recruitment process.