The New York Yankees are reportedly very close to signing highly-touted Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
This move is seen as a significant addition to the Yankees’ roster, potentially addressing their recent struggles with pitching depth due to injuries. Yamamoto, a standout in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, has garnered interest from multiple MLB teams, but the Yankees are optimistic about finalizing the deal. The signing of the 25-year-old right-hander could provide a substantial boost to the Yankees’ rotation for the upcoming season.
Yamamoto’s potential addition is particularly crucial for the Yankees as they aim to recover from a disappointing 2023 season that saw them miss the postseason for the first time since 2016.
Injuries to key players significantly hampered their performance, and bolstering the pitching staff has been a top priority. With Frank Schwindel, a former MLB player and current teammate of Yamamoto, advocating for the move, the Yankees are hopeful that this high-profile signing will come to fruition
