MLB Free Agency: Teams Vie for Japanese Pitchers Yamamoto and Imanaga; Ohtani Expected to Secure Record-Breaking Contract
Yamamoto's signing crucial for Yankees' 2024 season, while Giants show interest in Imanaga. Ohtani predicted to secure the largest contract in MLB history.
- Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is being pursued by multiple MLB teams, including the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Dodgers, with offers reportedly exceeding $300 million.
- The Giants are also showing interest in another Japanese pitcher, Shota Imanaga, who could be a strong addition to their rotation.
- Yamamoto's signing is crucial for the Yankees, who are looking to strengthen their starting rotation for the 2024 season.
- Shohei Ohtani, the dual-position player, is predicted to secure the largest contract in MLB history, with estimates reaching $700 million.
- Free agent Shōta Imanaga's market is expected to clarify once Yamamoto agrees to his contract.
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