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Yankees refrained from surrendering uniform number in hopes of acquiring prized Japanese free agent: report

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The New York Yankees are coming off their most disappointing season in a generation.

Their 82-80 record was their worst since 1993, the last time they finished under .500. After winning 99 games in 2022, they missed the postseason for the first time since 2016.

The franchise may look to a star Japanese pitcher to help turn things around.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Team Japan delivers a pitch against Team Mexico during the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinals at loanDepot Park March 20, 2023, in Miami, Fla. (Eric Espada/Getty Images) Yoshinobu Yamamoto is available for all 30 MLB teams to sign, and some in the market believe the 25-year-old may land a $200 million contract.

To help in their efforts to land him, the Yankees refrained from issuing his uniform No. 18 last season, SNY reported. The No.

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