The New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them. Giants general manager Zack Minasian announced during a news conference Monday to introduce Justin Verlander that San Francisco no longer was in contention.

The sweepstakes for 23-year-old Japanese flamethrower Roki Sasaki could be nearing its conclusion. Sasaki, whose representation said he was open to playing for all 30 teams, is now reportedly down to two franchises as he nears a decision.

Former Texas Rangers top catching prospect Sam Huff was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants, the club announced Wednesday. He was designated for assignment in December after the Rangers signed right-handed relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong.

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is a hot international prospect for the MLB signing event on January 15th. San Francisco Giants president Buster Posey re

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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them. Giants general manager Zack Minasian ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won’t be signing with them. Giants general manager Zack Minasian ...

(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File) NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won’t be signing with them.

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Roki Sasaki Won't Sign With New York Yankees, Texas Rangers or San Francisco Giants NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese ...