Yankees made pitch to Roki Sasaki on same day as Mets in latest NY free agency battle
NY Post
After going head-to-head for Juan Soto, the Yankees and Mets battled for Roki Sasaki on the very same day.
Both New York clubs visited Los Angeles on Thursday and made their pitches for the young, star Japanese righty, The Post has learned.
Previously, only the Mets were known to have sat Thursday with Sasaki, who pulled off the doubleheader.
Specifics concerning the meetings were unclear, but the Yankees previously had prepped a virtual presentation that helped them secure the in-person meeting.
On Wednesday, GM Brian Cashman said he did not know how many teams had reached this round of the amateur free-agency battle.
The Cubs were expected to meet with Sasaki on Friday, according to a report from 670 The Score.
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