According to Nikkan Sports, the Yankees are among teams including the Phillies, Mets, and Mariners who are interested in Munetaka Murakami.

He’s hit 22 home runs with a 1.043 OPS in 56 games so far and is eligible to be posted this winter since he’s a free agent.

New York could be in the market for a first baseman with Paul Goldschmidt hitting the market after this year.

The Yankees do have Ben Rice to play first base, but they could acquire Murakami to have more depth and a DH option knowing Giancarlo Stanton’s injury history.

Munetaka Murakami Could Be the Yankees’ Next 1B

The Yankees have money to spend this winter, and it could come in the form of an international talent in Munetaka Murakami.

Some have real concerns about his ability to make contact, which has to do with increasi

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