The Toronto Blue Jays are reported to be one of two finalists to sign All-Star Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki.

The reigning champion Dodgers and Blue Jays are the final teams standing from a pool that included the Yankees, Mets, Cubs, Rangers and Giants — with the Padres being taken out of the equation on Friday, according to Francys Romero.

The highly anticipated Japanese pitching phenom, Roki Sasaki, has officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sasaki made the announcement on Instagram. The 23-year-old right-hander was one of the most sought-after international free agents this offseason,

Right-hander Roki Sasaki, the covered Japanese free agent, has whittled down a list of suitors to two finalists, according to a report by veteran MLB reporter Francys Romero. Sasaki eliminated the San Diego Padres and will choose between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, the report claims.

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki met with the Blue Jays in Toronto days before the international free agent period opens. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Eric Samulski takes a look at the teams that didn't land Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, explaining why the Blue Jays, Padres and Mets are among the teams most hurt by the 23-year-old picking the Dodgers in free agency.

The Toronto Blue Jays did everything in their power to land Japanese pitching star Roki Sasaki. They took on an

MLB season approaches, the Toronto Blue Jays remain on the hunt for a marquee player to complement Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Following Roki Sasaki's signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team has reportedly narrowed its focus to three alternative options on their shortlist.