Yoshinobu Yamamoto is gearing up for a trip to the United States to meet with the Yankees this Monday. In a parallel universe, Mets owner Steve Cohen hopped on a plane to Japan last week to personally court the sought-after free agent righty. Joining him in this international recruitment adventure was Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, making sure their pitch to Yamamoto was a tag team effort.
Discussions between #Yamamoto and the Mets are gaining momentum.
— Dan Clark (@DanClarkSports) December 6, 2023
Both New York rivals are poised to be top contenders for Yamamoto, the 25-year-old pitching sensation. Rumor has it that his next deal could flirt with the staggering $300 million mark. But there’s more, It’s not just two teams the Dodgers, Red Sox, Cubs, and Giants are also throwing their hats into the ring, making them the other “top candidates” to snag Yamamoto.
According to the reports, seven teams are getting all serious in the pursuit of Yamamoto. Alongside the Mets and Yankees, you’ve got the Giants, Dodgers, Blue Jays, and two mystery teams who are keeping their cards close to the chest. It’s shaping up to be quite the showdown for the services of this pitching sensation, and baseball fans everywhere are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Yamamoto free-agency saga.
