After hypothesis surrounding an Instagram story from Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas Sunday, there’s lastly a solution to the query of whether or not or not Rojas was giving up his No. 11 to rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki.
Rojas confirmed in an e-mail to The Huge Lead’s J.P. Hoornstra that he can be giving up his jersey quantity for Sasaki. He’ll change to No. 72, the identical quantity he wore throughout his rookie season with the Dodgers in 2014.
“I hope giving him the quantity helped getting him to signal with us,” Rojas stated through e-mail.
Different notable Dodgers to put on No. 11 embrace A.J. Pollock, Logan Forsythe, Josh Reddick, Jimmy Rollins, Manny Mota, Carl Erskine, and Dixie Walker.
Extra information: Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas Hints at Jersey Change to Give Up Quantity for Roki Sasaki
Sasaki, who introduced Friday he was signing his first Main League Baseball contract with the Dodgers, wore No. 17 for his NPB group, the Chiba Lotte Marines. Whereas taking part in for Samurai Japan on the World Baseball Basic in 2023, he wore No. 14.
Rojas couldn’t verify whether or not or not the Dodgers had formally assigned No. 11 to Sasaki but. That call, historically, is between the Dodgers’ clubhouse supervisor and the participant. The entrance workplace may even have some enter.
Sasaki selected the Dodgers after weeks of interviewing with a number of groups. His closing three suitors have been reportedly Los Angeles, San Diego, and Toronto. His dedication to the Dodgers was introduced through social media.
“I’ve signed a minor (league) contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers,” Sasaki introduced on Instagram.
“It was a really tough determination, however I’ll do my finest to make it the best determination after I look again after my baseball profession.”
Throughout 4 seasons within the NPB, the right-hander went 29-15 with a 2.10 ERA. He additionally had a powerful 505 strikeouts to only 88 walks throughout 394.2 innings pitched.
Extra information: Roki Sasaki Indicators With Dodgers Over Padres, Blue Jays in Monumental Signing for LA
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