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The landscape becomes more competitive with additional teams like the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and San Francisco Giants showing interest in Sasaki. Each team has its reasons, from their own financial capabilities to cultural ties that might appeal to the young pitcher.
The Padres are reshaping their roster while attempting to build a Japanese-heavy team, making them also likely players in the Sasaki sweepstakes. Meanwhile, the Cubs and Giants, boasting historical connections to Japan, might see Sasaki as a vital addition to their respective rosters.