Dodgers interest in Yokohama pitcher Oda

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1. 21 Dec 2023Background

   Dodgers agree 12-year, $325 million deal with Yoshinobu Yamamoto

   In December 2023 the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed a record 12-year, $325 million contract with Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

2. 17 Jan 2025Background

   Roki Sasaki chooses the Dodgers after being posted by Chiba Lotte

   Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki announced on January 17, 2025 that he would join the Los Angeles Dodgers after Chiba Lotte posted him.

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   11 Nov

   Dodgers GM praises Japan's 'Koshien monster' Shoki Oda as a talented pitcher

   Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes called Yokohama High School's Shoki Oda a "very talented pitcher" after the teenager reportedly turned down a top Japanese club.