Highly-sought after pitcher Sasaki be considered an international amateur player – who can only be given a signing bonus.

The Yankees tried to acquire Tampa Bay Rays slugging first baseman Yandy Diaz as a trade deadline replacement for Anthony Rizzo, but failed.

Six years later, all 30 MLB teams will have a crack at securing his signature ... the maximum he could then sign for being just over $7.5 million. For reference, the Yankees have a maximum allotment ...