Summary
The New York Yankees are facing issues with their starting pitchers as Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are injured. A sports writer predicts the Yankees may sign Tatsuya Imai, a sought-after Japanese pitcher, for a contract potentially worth $190 million to strengthen their rotation.
Key Facts
- The Yankees' pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are injured but expected to return early in the season.
- Tatsuya Imai is a 27-year-old Japanese pitcher available in free agency.
- Imai is known for his strong fastball and quality secondary pitches.
- He needs to sign with an MLB team by January 2 before his posting window ends.
- The Yankees are considered top contenders to sign Imai to improve their pitching staff.
- Imai's potential contract is projected to be around $190 million over eight years.
- This contract would add to the Yankees' existing high-value player deals.
- There is uncertainty if the Yankees can sign Imai and bring back free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
