The Yankees are hoping to get back into the international market, and Tatsuya Imai could be their favorite pitching target. Rumors are intensifying regarding Kyle Tucker and other free agents. Dive into the latest Yankees news down below!

Report: The Yankees will make aggressive pursuit of Japanese star pitcher

The New York Yankees are preparing to make an aggressive push for Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai this offseason. Imai finished the 2025 season in Nippon Professional Baseball with a 2.14 ERA and a 32% strikeout rate, the best in the league for a qualified starter since 2014.

Yankees scouts have been tracking Imai closely due to his mid-90s fastball, sharp slider, and reputation for consistency. At 26 years old, he fits the organization’s model for acquiring controllable pitch

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