Roki Sasaki mets with the New York Mets who are fresh off signing Juan Soto (Source: Imagn)
The New York Mets reportedly became the first team to establish in-person contact with Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki who is posted to the MLB. Several teams are interested in acquiring the pitcher, who will have a small signing period next month to choose his destination.
As Roki Sasaki is less than 25 years of age, he cannot sign a professional contract. He has to be signed through the international bonus pool, which is a separate pool given to teams with a specific amount to sign young international talent each year.
The next international bonus pool signing starts on the 15th of January, and as Sasaki was posted earlier this month on the 10th of December, he will be 45 days from the day of posting to be signed by another club. This means he will have to get a new team by the 23rd of January.
