The New York Yankees are reportedly set to meet with highly touted free-agent Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto next week.
According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the meeting is scheduled for Monday and it will take place in the United States.
Morosi reported that the Yankees are viewed as "one of the top candidates" to sign Yamamoto, as are the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.