After losing out on Roki Sasaki, how do the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres change course?

MLB Trade Rumors: After losing out on Roki Sasaki, how do the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres change course?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed the Japanese sensation to a minor-league contract, ending the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes. According to a source, he will get a $6.5 million signing bonus, which The Athletic originally reported.

"The Los Angeles Dodgers have offered me a minor-league contract," Sasaki posted on Instagram. When I reflect on my baseball career, I will try my best to make the correct choice, even if it was a very tough one. At the opening conference, I would like to thank everyone who has helped me thus far and put on the Dodgers uniform.

What will happen to the teams that didn't get Sasaki? This is what I'm listening to.

How does this affect the Toronto Blue Jays?

I feel sorry for the Toronto Blue Jays now. It was Shohei Ohtani (falsely) traveling to Toronto last year. Myles Straw and $2 million in international cap space were acquired from the Cleveland Guardians this season, indicating to the fan community and even executives involved in the Sasaki bidding that the right-hander might be joining the Blue Jays.

Once more, they were the bridesmaids rather than the bride. For a team that is desperate to compete and even more desperate to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the long haul, it is extremely upsetting.

What will happen to the Jays now? Anthony Santander is one name of interest to the organization, which has been active in the free-agent market. He has a lot of experience playing in the American League East, is among the greatest pure power hitters available, and would be a great addition to Vlad Jr. and other players in the lineup.

Nevertheless, if the Blue Jays had not received guarantees from Sasaki that he would visit Toronto, they should not have obtained Straw and international cap space. The front office should take immediate responsibility for the move, which is blatantly desperate and ill-planned.

How does this affect the San Diego Padres?

The San Diego Padres had a special opportunity to spend this offseason, that's the reality.

They spent a lot of time and money trying to sign him, but they don't have much money to spend this summer. Instead, they saw him leave for the division foe Dodgers after swinging and missing. 

After missing out on Sasaki, I don't think the Padres will have a significant financial response. However, if they cut a player from the major league roster, like Jake Cronenworth, Dylan Cease, or Robert Suarez, that might change. However, I don't think the Padres will trade Luis Arraez since they appreciate his contributions on the field and in the clubhouse.