The Blue Jays are adding another chapter to their book of “almosts” when it comes to signing free agents, as they watched 23-year-old Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki choose the Los Angeles Dodgers as his first MLB home.

Toronto acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool allocation from the Cleveland Guardians that could be used in its pursuit of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki as part of a trade that also brought underperforming outfielder Myles Straw to the Blue Jays.

(and one day) ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed long-time ace Clayton Kershaw to what, at the time, was the most expensive contract in franchise history.

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Toronto received Straw, $3.75 million US cash considerations and $2 million in international signing bonus pool space for the 2025 period from Cleveland, which received a player to be named later or cash considerations.

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool allocation from the Cleveland Guardians that could be used in its pursuit of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki as part ...

The Dodgers traded away a minor leaguer each to the Reds and the Phillies, but the Blue Jays went the major league route, acquiring centre fielder Myles Straw from the Cleveland Guardians.

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired unperforming outfielder Myles Straw and $2 million in international signing bonus pool allocation from the Cleveland Guardians in a trade on Friday.

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki announced his intention to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, choosing the defending World Series champions over the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays, among other teams who showed interest in obtaining his services.

Rōki Sasaki may have taken a pay cut in order to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The San Diego Padres were willing to offer Sasaki more than $10

Early Friday, the Blue Jays swung a deal with the Guardians to add another $2 million in international bonus pool space, setting the stage for what felt like the final push for Japanese star Roki Sasaki.

The push to sign Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is on, with the Toronto Blue Jays adding to their international signing bonus pool following Friday’s trade with the Cleveland Guardians.