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The New York Mets, like many other teams, made a run at Japanese superstar Rōki Sasaki. However, as his deadline to sign approaches, teams are being ruled out and the Mets have seemingly lost the sweepstakes.

The Yankees signed former Mets first baseman Dom Smith to a minor-league contract, according to YES Network. Smith, 29, hit .233 with six home runs and a .691 OPS combined for the Reds and Red Sox in 2024.

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are winding down, with finalists emerging and teams being informed that they're out of the running.

With just two days before the window to sign him opens, the field for star Japanese right-hander Rōki Sasaki has narrowed.

Rōki Sasaki might be the best free agent still available for MLB. Here is everything to know about the Japanese superstar.

The New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them, people familiar with the negotiations told. But the Toronto Blue Jays,