new A new report from The Athletic ‘s Brendan Kuty links the New York Yankees to one of the most intriguing names on the starting pitcher free agent market.

“The Yankees are expected to earnestly pursue (Tatsuya) Imai as they continue to survey the entire pitching market for an arm, according to a league source,” Kuty wrote.

“The 27-year-old would represent an upgrade to just about any rotation, but particularly to the Yankees’ group, which has so many questions heading into spring training. But don’t be surprised if they end up going cheaper if the price ratchets up for the right-hander.”

Imai recently made headlines by asserting that he’d rather take down the Los Angeles Dodgers than join them.

After a breakout campaign that saw him dominate for NPB’s Saitama Seibu Lions, Ima

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