Two Reds' Rivals Among Favorites to Sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The 25-year-old is considered the biggest free agent left on the market.

CINCINNATI — Yoshinobu Yamamoto is meeting with teams this week and oddsmakers think there's a chance that the Japanese baseball star ends up in the National League Central. 

The Cardinals and the Cubs are among the favorites to sign Yamamoto. 

He's reportedly met with the Yankees, Mets and Giants. He's also expected to meet with the Blue Jays and Red Sox. 

Yamamoto became the biggest free agent left on the market after Shohei Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

The Mets and Yankees are considered the favorites to sign the 25-year-old Japanese star. The Dodgers, Red Sox, Giants, Cubs and Cardinals are also in the mix according to oddsmakers.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has already met with the Yankees, Mets and Giants, will meet with the Red Sox in the coming days, per source. Two or three more teams - including the Blue Jays - will also likely meet with him, sources said.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 12, 2023

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