Roki Sasaki's 45-day negotiation window opened Tuesday when he was posted by his Japanese team, and the Yankees might be in the mix for the 23-year-old pitcher.
The New York Yankees upgraded their starting rotation in a major way Tuesday, agreeing to terms with free agent pitcher Max Fried to a reported eight-year, $218 million contract.They might not be done.More news: Yankees Agree to Terms With Max Fried on $218 Million Contract: ReportsRoki Sasaki was formally posted at 8 a.m. ET Tuesday by his Japanese team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, opening his 45-day negotiating window with major league clubs.
The New York Yankees, New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers won't be able to outbid other teams for Sasaki, but all three big-market franchises are expected to get involved in the bidding.Speaking to reporters Tuesday in Dallas, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Sasaki is a major offseason priority.
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