The Philadelphia Phillies are going all-in on their pursuit of Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported star Bryce Harper pitched Yamamoto on coming to Philadelphia via FaceTime during his meeting with the Phillies.
Harper became perhaps the biggest free-agent signing in Philadelphia sports history when he inked a 13-year deal with the Phillies in 2019.
Yamamoto is the most sought-after free agent remaining on the market and is set to sign a deal that will likely break records for a Japanese import. The New York Yankees and New York Mets have been considered favorites in the process, with the Los Angeles Dodgers also being a potential factor.