Both the Yankees and Mets have been given meetings with Japan's superstar pitcher, Roki Sasaki, but both certainly understand that they are not the favorites here.
The Dodgers still have the advantage, followed by the Padres.
The Dodgers have established themselves as a team with Japanese star players, but Sasaki, who admires Padres ace Yu Darvish and has a clear path to becoming an ace, gives the Dodgers a chance.
The Mets can sell their recent pitching success, and the Yankees can sell their long history of winning.
But it would be a shock if he didn't land on the West Coast.
The Cubs and Rangers, who have enjoyed success with Japanese star players, also drew spectators.
One person rated the Dodgers' chances as “better than 50/50, but not 100 percent.”
If the Padres acquire Sasaki, they may be more likely to trade Dylan Gies.
The Mariners didn't get what they wanted from Luis Castillo.
The Dodgers are still counting on Clayton Kershaw to return.
He's had two surgeries but not his shoulder and feels fine.
The Dodgers are looking for another big hitter, likely in the outfield as Mookie Betts plans to move back to his preferred shortstop position.
In addition to Teoscar Hernandez, trades for Anthony Santander and Seiya Suzuki are also being considered.
