As the Yankees continue configuring their roster for the 2026 season, New York is eyeing star free agent pitcher Tatsuya Imai.

Here’s the latest MLB news on the New York Yankees’ possible reunion, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Tatsuya Imai’s rumors.

Devin Williams signed with the New York Mets, Luke Weaver is a free agent and the Yankees were 23rd in MLB with a collective 4.37 ERA and 19th with a 1.32 WHIP last season; they need a boost in their bullpen, and Kopech is a compelling option.

The New York Yankees need bullpen help this offseason, whether it's top of mind or not, and they have already lost one (Devin Williams) from their 2025 crop of

Reliever across MLB are inking large contracts left and right, but will the New York Yankees be able to retain Luke Weaver?

“The Dutch left-handed pitcher Tijn Fredrikze officially signed with the New York Yankees on the final day of the current international signing period,” Major League Baseball insider Francys Romero reported on X, formerly Twitter. “At 18, several scouts believe he has a chance to develop his velocity (88-91 MPH) and secondary pitches.”

To the chagrin of Mets fans, the team lost home run king Pete Alonso in free agency to the Baltimore Orioles. While the Yankees are expected to move on from Paul Goldschmidt. Unsurprisingly, they have both been linked to Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. A player whose market is reportedly weaker than he and his reps expected.

The New York Yankees are evaluating a potential Michael King reunion as AL East rivals also pursue the right-hander, increasing pressure and intrigue across the pitching market.