Both the Yankees and Mets are expected to pursue Sasaki. The New York teams have $6,261,600 in their bonus pool, according to Baseball America. Some teams have as much as $7,555,500.

Stearns, who traveled to Japan in September to watch Sasaki pitch, signaled the Mets’ interest with his personal presence. "[Sasaki] is a unique talent," Stearns told Mike Puma of the New York Post.

"New York was one of several teams that reportedly met with Sasaki, who can only be signed through each team's international bonus pools, which range from roughly $5.1 million to $7.5 million.

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23-year-old Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki was officially posted on December 10, which means MLB teams now have a 45-day window to sign him. And the New York Mets are already interested ...

23-year-old Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki was officially posted on December 10, which means MLB teams now have a 45-day window to sign him. And the New York Mets are already interested.