Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki met with the New York Mets on Thursday as he navigates through free agency, according to SNY's Andy Martino.

Sasaki is joining the majors as an international amateur free agent following a stellar overseas career with Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' interest in signing the pitcher has been widely reported, and New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed on Dec. 11 that his team has been preparing for a meeting with the 23-year-old.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt also expressed optimism surrounding the team's ability to sign Sasaki.

Due to his age, the cost of his future contract will only consist of international bonus pool money since he falls under MLB's amateur rules for free agency. Whichever team signs Sasaki would have him under control for six years of service time before he would be eligible for unrestricted free agency (h/t MLB.com's Bryan Hoch).

Sasaki was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines at the start of winter meetings on Dec. 9, meaning that his signing window will expire on Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. ET.

He was a two-time All-Star during his four seasons in NPB, finishing with a 29-15 record to go along with a 2.10 ERA and 0.894 WHIP. Sasaki is known for his fastball and splitter, striking out 505 batters while allowing 88 walks in 394.2 innings of work.

In addition to signing superstar Juan Soto, the Mets have focused on their rotation in free agency. New York signed right-hander Frankie Montas on Dec. 1 and agreed to terms with reliever Clay Holmes, announcing plans for him to transition into a starting role.

The Mets are also reportedly interested in a free agency reunion with former starter Sean Manaea.

As New York looks to build its rotation behind All-Star Kodai Senga, Sasaki would provide a major boost to the team following a National League Championship Series appearance.