Yoshinobu Yamamoto Expected to Land Major Contract in MLB Free Agency

Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell also on the market, while Cody Bellinger seeks contract north of $200 million.

• Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a 25-year-old Japanese pitcher, is expected to sign a major contract with a big-market team, possibly the New York Yankees, due to his age and impressive track record in Japan.
• Jordan Montgomery, a World Series champion with the Texas Rangers, is entering free agency as he turns 31, and is considered the second-best pitcher on the open market.
• Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young winner, is also a free agent at 31, after eight seasons in the big leagues.
• Cody Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP, is seeking a contract north of $200 million in free agency, following a successful season with the Chicago Cubs.
• Other notable free agents include Marcus Stroman, Matt Chapman, and Josh Hader.

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