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The signing quickly escalated into conversations about Major League Baseball (MLB) integrity. Similar to past dealings, including the controversial Shohei Ohtani signing with the Los Angeles Angels, MLB issued a memo warning teams against entering any prearranged contracts. There are high expectations that Sasaki's selection will not only raise his profile but significantly boost the Dodgers' rotation—a development that could lead to substantial increases in broadcast revenue and fan engagement.