A.J. Preller’s pursuit of Roki Sasaki, the standout prize of this offseason, may have unofficially started in the middle of the summer. On June 6, Padres pitche

This is what happens when you neglect your big league roster for five years: a potential superstar like Roki Sasaki hits the market, and you're not a viable destination. Normally, we'd be diving into scouting reports on the ace Japanese right-hander,

The San Diego Padres are optimistic about their chances to sign Roki Sasaki, thanks to his close relationship with another Padres starter.