Money was a nonfactor in Sasaki’s decision—and he still chose to join Los Angeles because of everything else that puts the Dodgers on top.

L.A. has assembled one of the more astonishing quintets of starting pitching talent the game has ever seen. But this group is not without questions and concerns.

Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles ...