Dec 11, 2024 · Speaking to reporters at the winter meetings on Wednesday, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed they have prepared a presentation to Sasaki when they get a face-to-face meeting...

Jan 25, 2025 · There was never a doubt that the Yankees — like everyone else in baseball — wanted Roki Sasaki.

Dec 18, 2024 · While introducing one starting pitcher on Wednesday, the Yankees revealed they remain in the sweepstakes to land another. The Yankees will be granted an in-person meeting with young Japanese ace...

Jan 13, 2025 · With just two days before the window to sign him opens, the field for star Japanese right-hander Rōki Sasaki has narrowed - setting up a likely battle between the San Diego …

Jan 13, 2025 · The New York Yankees have reportedly been informed that star Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki will not be signing with them this offseason, per Jack Curry of YES.

Jan 13, 2025 · Japanese ace Roki Sasaki has alerted the New York Yankees that he will not be signing with him, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Nov 11, 2024 · Japanese phenom Rōki Sasaki is going to be posted by his former team, the Chiba Lotte Mariners of Nippon Professional Baseball. That means the 23-year-old, who is a two-time NPB All-Star and holds the NPB record with 19 strikeouts in a single game, will be eligible to sign with any team in the offseason.

Dec 11, 2024 · Both the Yankees and Mets are expected to pursue Sasaki. The New York teams have $6,261,600 in their bonus pool, according to Baseball America. Some teams have as …

Dec 18, 2024 · NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have already advanced further in the free-agency process with Japanese pitching prospect Roki Sasaki than they did when two-way player Shohei Ohtani was posted...

Dec 17, 2024 · Other free agent pitchers will get much bigger contracts this offseason, but none come with the intrigue of Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki.