The Los Angeles Dodgers added onto what’s been a successful offseason and past year when Roki Sasaki announced his signing decision on Instagram. The Dodgers were the favorites among teams in pursuit of the 23-year-old but the outcome angered some who believe there was backdoor agreements in place.

Roki Sasaki is a pitcher who embodies the phrase "freak of nature." His electrifying stuff has had scouts drooling over him ever since he was a high school sensation, but the road to Major League Baseball is far from straightforward.

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.