Padres Notes: Friars Free Agent Signs With Mariners, Massive Roki Sasaki Developments

Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) celebrates with teammates after the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres lost a key free agent on Monday to the Seattle Mariners.

He joined the Mariners on a one-year deal, giving them a versatile utility man as they look to get back to the postseason in 2025.

While that signing was an important one, it was about the only non-Roki Sasaki news on Monday as the Japanese pitcher narrowed down his list of potential suitors.

Five teams were reportedly ruled out, and the Padres, along with two other teams, were named finalists for the 23-year-old phenom.

It was also reported that the Padres had a second meeting with Sasaki, and a potential video of Sasaki at Petco Park emerged online.

Here's all the Sasaki updates as well as the latest Padres news (click the headline for the full article):

Padres Versatile Free Agent Officially Leaves San Diego to Sign With Mariners

Video Reportedly Emerges of Roki Sasaki's Visit With Padres

Roki Sasaki Had Second Meeting With Padres in San Diego in Massive Development

Padres' NL West Rival Officially Out of Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes in Massive Development

Padres Target Roki Sasaki Has Informed Another Major Contender They Are Out of Sweepstakes

Padres News: Roki Sasaki Free Agency Nearing Conclusion As Fourth Team Ruled Out

Padres Named One of 3 Finalists for Roki Sasaki as Decision Nears

Padres Tweets of the Day:

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— Petco Park (@PetcoPark) January 14, 2025

The finalists for Japanese star right-hander Roki Sasaki are the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN. Sasaki will decide on his team by the closing of his posting window Jan. 23.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 13, 2025