The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes has enchanted the MLB universe since his posting. Sasaki is a generational talent with an explosive fastball and since he is considered an international amateur, he can only be signed to a minor-league deal making him a bargain ace every team should be in on.

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.