Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto should be Mets' top free agent target -- over even Shohei Ohtani

The 25-year-old Yamamoto is the best pitcher in Japan, and could be an immediate ace upon his arrival in the majors

10/3/2023, 5:15 PM
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) talks to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) at second base during the fifth inning at Citi Field / Brad Penner - USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) talks to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) at second base during the fifth inning at Citi Field / Brad Penner - USA TODAY Sports
Japan pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (17) reacts against Korea in a baseball semifinal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. / Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports
Japan pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (17) reacts against Korea in a baseball semifinal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. / Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports
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