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Roki Sasaki, the electric Japanese pitcher who once dazzled with 100 mph stuff, nearly landed with the Padres but ultimately chose the Dodgers — a move fueled by LA’s star-studded rotation, stability after Seidler’s passing, and the allure of a team ready to support his growth. Though his early stats haven’t matched the hype, his fastball’s back up to 98 mph, and he’s stepped into more starts as injuries hit the Dodgers’ staff. Still giving up homers and not quite living up to expectations, Sasaki’s flashes — like his clutch bullpen role in the World Series — prove he’s got the stuff to be special. The Padres fought hard, but it seems L.A. was simply the right fit for this generational arm.

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