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Now that the Chiba Lotte Marines have chosen to post him, interest from Major League Baseball teams is at an all-time high, with the Los Angeles Dodgers emerging as frontrunners, particularly after their successful acquisition of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. However, teams like the San Diego Padres, leveraging their ties to mentor Yu Darvish, are also vying for Sasaki's services.
Contrary to some expectations, reports suggest Sasaki may prioritize team development over simply joining a big-name franchise, with the Seattle Mariners being a possible contender due to their impressive track record in developing pitchers.