Summary
The New York Yankees are rumored to be interested in signing Tatsuya Imai, a successful pitcher from Japan with a strong record. Discussions about the potential signing are ongoing, with Imai's posting window open until January 2. The Yankees are considering Imai to enhance their pitching rotation.
Key Facts
- The New York Yankees are considering signing Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai.
- Imai has a strong record, with a 1.92 ERA last season and 178 strikeouts.
- His posting window for signing with a Major League Baseball team is open until January 2.
- Yankees insiders have noted that no formal meeting with Imai has been scheduled yet.
- If signed, Imai would join a rotation including pitchers like Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón.
- The Yankees reached the World Series in 2024 but were defeated by the Dodgers.
- Imai has expressed a preference to join a team without other Japanese players and aims to compete against the Dodgers.
