The Yankees are leading the hunt for Yamamoto, with the Mets in close behind.
Though their fan bases were buzzing with expectation during MLB free agency, neither the New York Yankees nor the Mets made any announcements on Friday regarding their pursuit of Japanese pitching star Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Following an offseason that has seen the Los Angeles Dodgers secure one of the most sought-after free agents, Shohei Ohtani, fans’ appetite for talent appears unabated, with Yamamoto also in their sights. However, Yamaoto’s free agency is “not at that point yet” according to Andy Martino of SportsNet New York. Insider sources like Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports still peg the Yankees as frontrunners in this chase.
The Yankees, seeking to revamp their roster after concluding the 2023 MLB season fourth in the American League East with an 82-80 record, have secured a significant asset in outfielder Juan Soto
from the San Diego Padres. Their ambitions, however, appear to extend beyond this acquisition, hinting at a strategic play for Yamamoto’s services to reinforce their pitching lineup.
- After finishing the 2023 MLB season fourth in the American League East with an 82-80 record, the Yankees are looking to make major squad changes. They have acquired outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. But it seems like they have bigger plans than just acquiring Yamamoto; they may be considering a calculated move to add him to their pitching staff.
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