Righty to reportedly be posted ‘soon,’ likely within a week

The latest news and buzz on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a target for both the Mets and Yankees, is that MLB teams may be able to negotiate with the Japanese star sooner than expected. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the posting window for Yamamoto will be open “soon,” possibly within the week, once he’s posted. Teams will then have 45 days to negotiate a contract with his representative.

The Orix Buffaloes officially announced the decision to post star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to MLB teams after their Game 7 loss in the 2023 Japan Series. The next step is the formal declaration of the posting window, which according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, could take place in the coming days.

Yamamoto threw a complete game with 14 strikeouts in his final game with Orix in a Game 6 win. He has a career in Japan with a 75-30 record and a 1.72 ERA over 188 games and 967.2 IP. He is also known for winning the Sawamura Award three times and pitching a no-hitter in consecutive seasons.

The bidding for Yamamoto is expected to be significant, especially by New York teams, namely the Mets and Yankees, who have been linked to the talented 25-year-old pitcher. With his stellar performance and a possible $200 million price tag, Yamamoto is certainly creating a lot of buzz in the baseball world.

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