Yankees' interest in $190M Japanese star may be outweighed by cost: Insider

Yankees' interest in $190M Japanese star may be outweighed by cost: Insider

Are the New York Yankees going to balk at the price tag for one of the top free-agent pitchers available?

Yankees Out Front For Tatsuya Imai Race As Clock Winds Down

NEW YORK — The countdown has started on one of the most watched decisions of the offseason. Tatsuya Imai will officially enter the posting system on November 19, and the Yankees have placed themselves in a strong position to land the Japanese star. The right-hander comes off his best season with the Saitama Seibu Lions. He delivered a 1.92 ERA in 163.2 innings with 178 strikeouts and only 45 walks in 2025. His season earned him a spot in the NPB…