The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly met with Japanese star Shohei Ohtani, who is expected to be posted by the Nippon Ham Fighters of the Japan Pacific League. Ohtani, 23, is a two-way player who can both pitch and hit. He is considered one of the best players in Japan and has been compared to Babe Ruth for his ability to both pitch and hit.
The Dodgers have been rumored to be interested in signing Ohtani for some time, and it appears that they are now taking steps to make that a reality. The team has reportedly met with Ohtani and his representatives in Los Angeles, and the meeting was said to have gone well. The Dodgers are now considered one of the favorites to sign Ohtani, along with the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, and San Francisco Giants.
Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are reportedly interested in signing Japanese pitcher Yusei Yamamoto. Yamamoto, 22, is considered one of the top pitching prospects in Japan and has been compared to Yu Darvish for his ability to both throw hard and have excellent control. The Yankees have reportedly met with Yamamoto and his representatives, and the meeting was said to have gone well.
It remains to be seen if either Ohtani or Yamamoto will end up signing with an MLB team this offseason. Both players are highly sought after and could be major additions to any team that signs them. It will be interesting to see which teams end up signing them and how they will perform in the majors.
