Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York reports that the Yankees have made an offer to Hiroki Kuroda.

Marchand guesses that it's a one-year deal in the $15-16 million range. Kuorda made $15 million in 2013 while posting a 3.31 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 150/43 K/BB ratio across 201 1/3 innings. He was said to be considering a return to Japan or even retirement, but that tune seems to have changed in the past couple of weeks.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that the Yankees "have moved from gloomy early in the offseason to more upbeat that Hiroki Kuroda will return for another year."

Kuroda is again pondering whether to return to Japan, but it sounds like the odds that he'll be back with the Yankees are increasing. The right-hander will turn 39 in February and ended the 2013 season with a whimper, so a precipitous drop in his effectiveness is possible. However, Kuroda pitched very well overall for the Bombers for a second straight year, so gambling on him on another one-year deal is probably worth it.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Dodgers' preference is to sign a starter to a one- or two-year deal, but Hiroki Kuroda is not under consideration.

They'd forfeit their first-round pick if they signed Kuroda, which is something they're not willing to do. The veteran right-hander hasn't made up his mind about what his plans are for next season, but he seems likely to either re-sign with the Yankees or return to Japan.

Hiroki Kuroda has turned down the Yankees' qualifying offer.

Kuroda made $15 million in 2013, so it was an expected decision after he posted a quality 3.31 ERA in 32 starts. The veteran right-hander hasn't made up his mind on his future and a return to Japan is a possibility.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman indicated Saturday that he's still unsure of Hiroki Kuroda's plans for the 2014 season.

Cashman also noted that he hasn't spoken to Kuroda regarding a new contract, outside of their qualifying offer. The 38-year-old right-hander has yet to declare his intentions for the season, but it seems a decent bet that he'll return to the Yankees if he indeed does decide to stay stateside as opposed to returning to Japan.

The Yankees tendered Hiroki Kuroda a qualifying offer.

It's for one year and $14.1 million. Kuroda can accept the offer or decline it and be tied to draft pick compensation this winter in free agency. The 38-year-old right-hander posted a superb 3.31 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 150/43 K/BB ratio in 201 1/3 innings (32 starts) this season.

Hiroki Kuroda allowed five runs in 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Rays on Tuesday.

Kuroda's late-season slide continues, as he has now lost six straight decisions to fall to 11-13 on the year. On Tuesday the right-hander was tagged for three first-inning runs, including a leadoff home run by Matt Joyce. He'll have a chance to end the season on a high note Sunday when the Yankees visit the Astros.

Hiroki Kuroda gave up five runs in six-plus innings Friday in a loss to the Red Sox.

It didn't look like Kuroda was long for this one after giving up four runs in the first inning, but he settled down and managed to keep the Yankees in the ballgame. However, he was pulled after giving up a leadoff single to Shane Victorino in the seventh inning and Preston Claiborne eventually gave up a go-ahead grand slam to Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Kuroda struck out two and walked two in the loss and owns a 6.69 ERA over his last six starts. He'll look to turn things around next week against the Blue Jays.

Hiroki Kuroda allowed two runs on five hits over six innings on Sunday afternoon against the Red Sox.

The Japanese right-hander struck out six and walked two. We didn't see vintage Kuroda today, but this was an encouraging start as a suture of sorts; Kuroda had seen his ERA spike from 2.41 to 2.99 over his last three starts. He went 0-2 in those outings and was blasted for 16 runs in 17 1/3 innings.

Hiroki Kuroda allowed four runs in 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Tuesday.

Kuroda was slightly better than he'd been in his previous two starts, as he struck out seven while allowing seven hits and two walks. He's seen his ERA climb from 2.41 to 2.99 over the three subpar starts. He'll look to stop the bleeding against the rival Red Sox on Sunday.

Hiroki Kuroda allowed seven runs -- five earned -- over five innings in a loss to the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

One start after being victimized for four home runs, Kuroda allowed five earned runs on nine hits and a walk. It's hard to ignore the recent trend, as Kuroda has a 8.10 ERA and 1.86 WHIP over his last three starts. He's lost all three, falling to 11-10 in the process. He'll try to end the slide Tuesday against the White Sox.

Hiroki Kuroda was blasted for seven runs over six innings in a loss to the Rays on Friday.

Coming into Friday's action, Kuroda hadn't allowed home run since June 30, but he matched a career-high by giving up four of them on Friday. The seven runs allowed also matched a career-high. The veteran right-hander has allowed 10 earned runs in 11 innings over his last two starts, increasing his ERA from 2.33 to 2.71. The Yankees and fantasy owners will have to hope for a return to form next week against the Blue Jays.

Hiroki Kuroda let in five runs -- three earned -- in 5 2/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the Red Sox.

Kuroda surrendered 11 hits -- a career-high -- in what was probably his ugliest outing since joining the Yankees. He'll look to bounce back next week against Toronto.

Hiroki Kuroda blanked the Angels for eight innings on Monday to improve to 11-7 this season.

Kuroda struck out seven. It's the fifth time in seven starts and the ninth time overall this season that he's gone without allowing a run. He hasn't given up a homer since surrendering three against the Orioles on June 30.

Hiroki Kuroda allowed three runs over seven innings in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday.

By his standards it was a subpar start for the 38-year-old. Kuroda gave up nine hits, the highest total he's allowed all year, while walking one and striking out four. It was Kuroda's first loss since June, and despite his 2.45 ERA he's now 10-7 on the year. He'll look to get back in the win column Monday against the Angels.

Hiroki Kuroda fired seven shutout innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

He struck out eight, scattered five hits and walked one. The gem capped a spectacular month in which the veteran right-hander allowed just two runs in 33 innings over five starts. Kuroda, 10-6, ranks second in the AL behind Felix Hernandez with a 2.38 ERA. He's also fourth in the AL with a 1.03 WHIP.

Hiroki Kuroda spun seven scoreless innings in a 2-0 win over the Rangers on Thursday.

Kuroda held the Rangers to just six hits (all of them singles) and one walk while striking out three. The veteran right-hander allowed just two runs in 26 innings over four starts this month and currently ranks second in the AL behind Felix Hernandez with a 2.51 ERA. He'll look to keep rolling next week against the red-hot Dodgers.

Hiroki Kuroda held the Red Sox to two runs over seven innings Saturday in the Yankees' 5-2 win.

Kuorda didn't allow those runs until the bottom of the seventh and struck out four batters while issuing only one walk. He has a 0.95 ERA over his last 19 frames and a 2.65 ERA on the season. The right-hander has always been good, but he's having a true breakout summer at the age of 38. The Rangers are up next.

Hiroki Kuroda tossed five scoreless innings in Friday's 2-0 win over the Twins.

Kuroda made it through four innings before a 73-minute rain delay. However, he was surprisingly brought back for the fifth in order to qualify for the win. The veteran right-hander gave up six hits and two walks while striking out five and now leads the American League with a 2.65 ERA. Somehow that's not good enough to be an All-Star.

Hiroki Kuroda held the Orioles scoreless on just three hits and a walk over seven innings in Sunday's loss.

He struck out four. Unfortunately for Kuroda's fantasy owners, they lost out on a win after Mariano Rivera suffered a rare blown save. Kuroda was pulled after throwing just 88 pitches, as the Yankees likely wanted to take it easy on him in his first start back from a sore hip flexor. Kuroda's final start before the All-Star break will come at home against the Twins.