The New York Yankees continue to work hard to make the right moves in the market, especially as one of the most-watched teams heading into the 2025 MLB season. They were expected to add Roki Sasaki, but it appears that won’t be the case.
According to a recent report from Jack Curry of YES Network, the Yankees have officially been removed from the list of teams that Sasaki is considering for his MLB career. They are no longer part of the Japanese pitcher’s list of top five teams.
The Mets also won’t be an option for Sasaki, as another report from Andy Martino of SNY indicates that the Mets have already accepted they won’t have a chance to sign the promising pitcher. It seems that Sasaki isn’t interested in New York City.
Sasaki is on the radar of several teams, including the Dodgers, where Shohei Ohtani, who recently became a World Series champion, plays. Sasaki has not ruled out the Dodgers, but the young pitcher also admitted weeks ago that his decision wouldn’t be influenced by the number of Japanese players on a team.
Padres, Dodgers Remain in the Hunt
As previously mentioned, the Dodgers are one of the teams in the mix, but the Padres are also contenders, hoping for a better season in 2025, with Yu Darvish recently showing strong form on the mound. The Blue Jays and Cubs are also on Sasaki’s list of potential destinations.
Giants and Rangers Out of the Running
The Giants are also out of the running, as are the Rangers, who had been making some interesting moves. It’s likely that the Rangers could dominate their division over the Astros, who have lost some of their luster as favorites in the past two seasons.