Roki Sasaki aims for Cy Young with Dodgers' support

Roki Sasaki, a talented 23-year-old pitcher from Japan, has joined the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is ambitious and aims to be the first Japanese pitcher to win the Cy Young Award, which honors the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. Sasaki made a name for himself in Japan before coming to MLB. He started his career in 2021 and has been impressive, featuring a fastball that can reach very high speeds. In his four years in Japan, he had a low walk rate and a high strikeout rate, catching the attention of MLB experts. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is optimistic about Sasaki's potential. He believes Sasaki has what it takes to win the Cy Young Award due to his exceptional fastball and control. However, Sasaki's adjustment to MLB's pitching schedule may pose challenges. In Japan, he pitched once a week, while MLB starters pitch every five days. Experts project Sasaki to achieve over 150 strikeouts this season. He will join fellow pitchers Shohei Ohtani and Yamamoto, who are also highly regarded. With strong teammates like Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Clayton Kershaw in the rotation, the Dodgers have a solid pitching staff. Sasaki's ambition and the Dodgers' plans for him suggest a promising future. The team will balance his workload, allowing him to adapt to the MLB schedule while aiming for success in the league.