{"product_id":"2025-topps-finest-roki-sasaki-checkerboard-refractor-116-psa-9-mint-rc","title":"2025 Topps Finest Roki Sasaki Checkerboard Refractor #116 PSA 9 MINT RC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Topps Finest – Roki Sasaki – Checkerboard Refractor – #116 – PSA 9 MINT – Rookie Card – Uncommon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most anticipated Rookie Cards of 2025 — Roki Sasaki’s first MLB-licensed Topps Finest Rookie Card, featuring the eye-catching \u003cstrong\u003eCheckerboard Refractor\u003c\/strong\u003e parallel. Sasaki signed with the \u003cstrong\u003eLos Angeles Dodgers\u003c\/strong\u003e as a free agent in 2025, bringing his elite fastball velocity and elite run prevention from Japan’s NPB to the Big Leagues. 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He joins the star-studded Dodgers rotation alongside Shohei Ohtani — making his RCs among the most sought-after of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 SHIPPING \u0026amp; PACKAGING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips securely in PSA slab – bubble-wrapped and padded in a rigid mailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight with packaging: 3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 1–2 business days of payment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking provided on all orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📺 WHATNOT BUYERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis card is cross-listed on our Whatnot channel. If you’ve purchased through Whatnot, please complete your payment and shipping through the Whatnot platform. 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