The Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball said Tuesday they have completed the procedures to make star pitcher Roki Sasaki available to major league teams via the posting system.A 45-day negotiating window opens for the talented but injury-prone 23-year-old, one of the most sought-after pitchers this offseason, once he is posted.Since Sasaki is under 25, he will be classified as an international amateur free agent subject to bonus pool limits, according to Major League Baseball rules.That means the hard-throwing right-hander's first contract will be a minor league deal.The 2024 inte…READ FULL ARTICLE
