The New York Yankees are always looking for ways to improve their team, and they may have found a new way to do just that. The Yankees are reportedly scouting Japanese pitcher Shun Yamamoto in hopes of signing him to a contract.
Yamamoto is currently playing for the Hiroshima Carp in the Japanese Central League, and has been a standout player since his debut in 2015. He has a career ERA of 2.53 and has struck out more than a batter per inning in his career. He is considered one of the best pitchers in Japan and the Yankees are hoping to sign him to a major league contract.
The Yankees have been interested in Yamamoto for some time, but have been unable to sign him due to the posting system used by Japanese teams. Under this system, teams must pay a fee to the Japanese team in order to negotiate with the player.
The Yankees have now reportedly offered the Carp a significant posting fee for Yamamoto, and are hoping to sign him to a major league contract. If they are successful, Yamamoto could be an important addition to the Yankees’ pitching staff. He has the potential to be a top-of-the-rotation starter and could help the Yankees compete for a championship.
It remains to be seen if the Yankees will be able to sign Yamamoto, but it is clear that they are serious about bringing him to the Bronx. If they are successful, it could be a major boost for the Yankees and could help them compete for a championship in the near future.
