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

The New York Yankees have been informed Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Sasaki's intention to sign elsewhere had not been announced.

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.