Brian Cashman spoke to the media today after introducing Max Fried, who officially signed with the New York Yankees yesterday, and he dropped a nugget on one of their potential sweepstakes. Star free agent Roki Sasaki, who made the controversial decision to opt-out of his deal in Japan’s Nippon Baseball League to get posted to MLB, was going to hold meetings over the next few weeks, but those meetings were invitation-only. Cashman revealed that the Yankees were scheduled to meet with Sasaki, indicating at least a small amount of interest in the Bronx.
While the Los Angeles Dodgers are the overwhelming favorite for his services, there are conflicting reports about what the young right-hander would prefer and who he’ll eventually wind up with. The Yankees’ odds aren’t great, but perhaps a productive meeting can shift the tide in their favor.