The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Roki Sasaki won’t be signing with them, people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The Giants made an in-person pitch to Sasaki in Los Angeles but were told he's narrowed his list of potential teams and they aren't on it.

The Giants were very excited to introduce future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander on a Zoom call Monday morning, but the last couple of days have also brought some disappointment. General manager Zack Minasian confirmed that the Giants met with Roki Sasaki last month but said they have been informed that they are out of the running

Verlander has been throwing all offseason in an attempt to stave off the injury issues that ruined his 2024 campaign.

Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have finalized a $15 million, one-year contract. A three-time AL Cy Young Award winner, Verlander joins a projected rotation led by All-Star right-hander Logan Webb.

Justin Verlander hopes to parlay his experience and credentials into a comeback season for San Francisco at age 42.