The battle to sign coveted Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is heating up between Major League Baseball teams.

Young Japanese ace Roki Sasaki is nearing a pivotal MLB decision, with another team reportedly edging out the Los Angeles Dodgers. Roki Sasaki, the young Japanese pitching prodigy, is on the verge of making one of the most significant decisions of his career: choosing the Major League Baseball (MLB) team that will shape his future.

The Chicago Cubs reportedly had a meeting with Roki Sasaki, per Marquee Sports Network. Sasaki, who has pitched in Japan in recent years, is talking to MLB teams about a potential contract. Sasaki has an opportunity to become an MLB star.

Roki Sasaki won’t be eligible to officially sign with an MLB organization until mid-January, but that hasn’t stopped him from making headlines in December. Last week, it was reported that the NPB phenom had met with at least three MLB teams: the Yankees,

The ink is not yet dry on Juan Soto’s record-breaking contract with the New York Mets, but already MLB franchises are again looking for a shiny new toy. Enter Roki Sasaki.

The list of MLB teams that have received a meeting with Rōki Sasaki continues to expand. Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young

But the New York franchise isn't stopping there; they've got their eyes on one of the hottest pitchers around: Roki Sasaki. So, what happens if the Mets manage to snag this young Japanese ace? According to journalist Michael Baron,

The Texas Rangers have had a busy 24 hours, trading Nathaniel Lowe to the Washington Nationals on Sunday, signing slugger Joc Pederson in the middle of the night and then adding another pitcher on Monday afternoon.