While most of the MLB world outside the Los Angeles area wasn't thrilled to learn of Sasaki's decision, Dodgers minority owner Magic Johnson certainly was excited. The Los Angeles Lakers legend welcomed Sasaki to Dodger Stadium by gifting him a signed No. 32 Magic Johnson jersey.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson welcomed Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki to the Los Angeles Dodgers after signing in free agency.

Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move that many baseball executives have long expected.

For this international signing period, all the Dodgers' eggs are in the Roki basket. Obviously the trade-off is worth it for Los Angeles. Not only does Sasaki strengthen the powerful Dodgers even more,

Superstar Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki sent shockwaves through baseball when he followed Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodgers fans can get their own Sasaki jersey,