The New York Yankees have been informed Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Sasaki's intention to sign elsewhere had not been announced.

Roki Sasaki's window to sign with a major league team opens Wednesday, but the coveted Japanese right-hander has already closed the door on a few clubs, including the New York Yankees, per multiple media reports.

Three finalists remain in the running to sign 23-year-old Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, according to multiple reports Monday.