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Understanding Sasaki’s Position
Sasaki's unique status complicates the situation further. As a player under 25 entering through the posting system, he falls into a more structured realm of international signing regulations, which allow teams to only offer a limited amount without incurring penalties. For the Mets, this means they would have restrictions tied to their payroll that can influence their ability to make a competitive offer. While the highest bid might top off around $7.5 million from higher tier teams, the Mets' offerings hinge closer to the $6.2 million mark.