Over the weekend, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced their intention to post Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old right-hander, for MLB consideration after his impressive 19-strikeout perfect game in the 2022 season. MLB teams will have limited funds to offer him as an amateur free agent, with the Dodgers and Orioles having the most money available. While the Dodgers are the front-runners due to their financial flexibility and success, other teams like the Orioles, Yankees, and Padres also have a chance to sign Sasaki if they can make a compelling pitch. the given text.
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The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins completed a four-player trade centered around left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo. The Phillies received Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh, while the Marlins acquired shortstop Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd. The Phillies received a grade of B+ for adding Luzardo, a talented pitcher with injury concerns, to their rotation. McIntosh, a Double-A catcher, provides depth. The Marlins received a grade of C for prioritizing ceiling over floor with the young...
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