Q: Who is Rōki Sasaki?
A: Rōki Sasaki is a 23-year-old Japanese ace pitcher who plays for the Chiba Lotte Marines and recently helped Japan win the World Baseball Classic.
Q: What announcement did the Chiba Lotte Marines make regarding Sasaki?
A: The Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they have chosen to start the process of posting Rōki Sasaki to Major League Baseball (MLB) teams in North America.
Q: When will Sasaki be available to MLB teams?
A: Rōki Sasaki will be available to MLB teams during the upcoming offseason.
Q: What is the posting system?
A: The posting system is a process that allows Japanese players to negotiate contracts with MLB teams while their current Japanese teams receive a fee based on the player's contract value.
Q: What recent achievement did Sasaki contribute to?
A: Rōki Sasaki played a significant role in helping Japan win the World Baseball Classic.