Tatsuya Imai of Samurai Japan reacts after pitching in the top of the seventh inning during the game between Samurai Japan and Netherlands at Kyocera Dome Osaka on March 5, 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Getty Images

The Yankees have shown interest in Seibu Lions RHP Tatsuya Imai, who has a 2.10 ERA since 2022 and a tough fastball (99 mph) and slider combo.

The Mets and many others are expected to be in on the top-tier free agent starter (along with Framber Valdez and Dylan Cease).

Dylan Cease pitches during the Padres’ Game 2 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field on October 1, 2025. Getty Images

It’s what Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg didn’t say that’s leading rival GMs to believe Detroit may at least entertain offers for two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.

Greenberg could have shut down trade s

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