Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the ace pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league, has been approved by the team to move to Major League Baseball (MLB) via the posting system. This approval marks Yamamoto's likely farewell to Buffaloes fans in Japan. The cost of the move is estimated to be significant, although the exact amount is not mentioned in the tweets. The New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Boston Red Sox are speculated to be potential suitors for Yamamoto, with the Red Sox potentially having an edge due to Yamamoto's former teammate Masataka Yoshida being on their roster. The Los Angeles Dodgers are also positioning themselves to acquire a Japanese star, possibly not named Shohei Ohtani or Yamamoto. Yamamoto is highly regarded and seen as someone who can lead a pitching staff. His potential contract value is also a topic of discussion, with some suggesting that his best years might still be ahead of him. Concerns over his high pitch counts and small stature (5'8) have been raised, but it remains to be seen how they will affect his free agent price.
"He's held up really well" @KyleAGlaser discusses the concerns over Yamamoto's high pitch counts and small stature (5'8) - will this hurt his free agent price? ▶️ https://t.co/5OyRdnxiu0 https://t.co/7Z55qHjUuI
We've got a full breakdown of one of the biggest (and most mysterious) free agents: Yoshinobu Yamamoto @KyleAGlaser of @BaseballAmerica breaks it down: ▶️ https://t.co/4Nf3wvd5kr https://t.co/6ve5GLFK1S
"His best years might still be in front of him" @KyleAGlaser breaks down the potential contract that Yamamoto will command. ▶️ https://t.co/7luXGpXyfu https://t.co/NV2UXg7FYq
"He is somebody that can lead a staff" @KyleAGlaser of @BaseballAmerica is breaking down Yoshinobu Yamamoto on #FTLive ▶️ https://t.co/7luXGpXyfu https://t.co/ywxU6tF07a
From @jorgecastillo and @dylanohernandez: The Dodgers could be creatively positioning themselves to acquire a Japanese star not named Ohtani or Yamamoto. Here's how: https://t.co/m13vXQP16F
With Yoshinobu Yamamoto now cleared to post for #MLB, figure #Yankees and #Mets to be strong suitors. But could #RedSox have an edge if Yoshinobu wants to play with former NBP teammate/friend Masataka Yoshida? Also, is Boston back spending big with front office turnover/'23 flop?
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It's official The Orix Buffaloes just announced they will allow pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to move to MLB via the posting system. $$$$. What will the cost be? Here's an estimate based on industry sources: https://t.co/v3LsUEkf2T
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In likely NPB farewell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto dazzles one last time for Buffaloes fans in Japan Series. https://t.co/3dI0cSfPYN
In likely farewell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto dazzles one last time for Buffaloes fans https://t.co/3dI0cSfi9f