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.

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

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