The San Diego Padres are reportedly taking taking interest in signing a World Series champion after missing out on Roki Sasaki.

The sweepstakes for 23-year-old Japanese flamethrower Roki Sasaki could be nearing its conclusion. Sasaki, whose representation said he was open to playing for all 30 teams, is now reportedly down to two franchises as he nears a decision.

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And then there were two. According to reports from The Athletic’s Will Sammon and Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com, the San Diego Padres appear to have dropped out of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, with the franchise pivoting to a pair of international prospects from the Dominican Republic,

San Diego seems to be trending away from Sasaki, which could have big ramifications on the rest of the roster.

While the Padres wait on a decision from Roki Sasaki, they’ve added a potential batterymate. San Diego agreed to a deal with veteran catcher Martín Maldonado, sources told MLB.com on Thursday. It's a non-roster contract for the 38-year-old Maldonado.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly closing in on signing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, as the San Diego Padres have been eliminated.