 The New York Yankees are gearing up for a significant meeting with Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki, as confirmed by General Manager Brian Cashman to ESPN on Wednesday. Sasaki, ranked as the No. 7 free agent, won't be signing with any team until the 2025 international signing period opens on January 15. Given that he is under 25, Sasaki is subject to international bonus pool restrictions, meaning he will be limited to a minor league contract.
At just 23 years old, Sasaki is widely regarded as the most talented pitcher in the world who is not currently under contract with an MLB team. His pitching arsenal includes upper-90s fastballs, a devastating slider, and a splitter that has left batters flummoxed. The international bonus pools, which range from $4 million to $8 million annually depending on the market size, will play a crucial role in determining his contract. Unlike other top free agents like Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Sasaki isn't eligible for a massive contract, which levels the financial playing field for his suitors.
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