Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani, Shoki Oda

The Los Angeles Dodgers are navigating an eventful offseason highlighted by international scouting targets and key player evaluations following the 2026 campaign. The organization is reportedly targeting 18-year-old Japanese pitching prospect Shoki Oda, who is expected to bypass domestic professional leagues to make an immediate jump abroad. Meanwhile, discussions surround the future and utilization of Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki heading into 2027.

Ohtani faced fitness concerns during the 2026 National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, experiencing a power decline with only two home runs from July through the end of the year. Concurrently, analysts and reports are evaluating potential roster adjustments, including trade proposals involving Sasaki, amid broader concerns over the Dodgers' pitching depth and multiple impending free agents.