The Baltimore Orioles got some great news on Monday afternoon with two of their potential threats for the top free agent in baseball seemingly eliminated from contention. According to a report from Jack Curry of YES Network and further information from Will Sammon of The Athletic,

The New York Yankees have reportedly been informed that star Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki will not be signing with them this offseason, per Jack Curry of

While Sasaki might have been a luxury for the Yankees, the Mets still may need to add a top starter to join Kodai Senga, Sean Manaea, David Peterson, Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes in a rotation that shows promise but also has some question marks.