The Yankees and Mets' interest in Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki has reportedly attracted two more MLB suitors. The New York Mets and New York Yankees, perennial contenders with deep pockets, are reportedly both eyeing Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki for a potential jump to the MLB in 2025.

Since losing generational offensive force Juan Soto to the New York Mets and the historic, 15-year, $765 million contract the offered him, the New York Yankees have stayed busy. Not discouraged by losing out to their crosstown rival,

Both the Yankees and Mets were given meetings with superstar Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki but both surely understand they’re not the favorites here.

Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki met with the New York Mets on Thursday as he navigates through free agency, according to SNY's Andy Martino. Sasaki is joining

The Japanese fireballer, Roki Sasaki, is being quite choosy with the MLB teams trying to schedule an interview with him and his agent, Joel Wolfe, before he becomes available to sign in mid-January next year.