The Yankees made a one-year, $13.3 million qualifying offer to impending free agent Hiroki Kuroda.

As opposed to Nick Swisher, the Yankees wouldn't mind if Kuroda accepted. There's a chance he might, as the 37-year-old is amenable to a one-year deal and the $13.3 million figure would represent a raise from the $10 million he made in 2012. Players have seven days to accept or a decline a qualifying offer.

Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild told Jim Duquette of Sirius XM Radio Friday that there is a "high percentage" Hiroki Kuroda returns to the team if he doesn't go back to Japan.

That's essentially what Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com indicated Thursday. The Yankees are expected to make the right-hander a $13.3 million qualifying offer, and that might be enough to get it done. Kuroda posted a 3.32 ERA while winning 16 games for the Bombers this season.

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that impending free agent Hiroki Kuroda is willing to accept a one-year deal.

The Yankees are expected to make the right-hander a $13.3 million qualifying offer, and he could wind up accepting it. Heyman says that the 37-year-old Kuroda is willing to pitch on a one-year deal again because he eventually wants to return to pitch in Japan and hopes to "have something left when he does it." Kuroda posted a 3.32 ERA while winning 16 games for the Bombers this season.

Pitching on short rest, Hiroki Kuroda allowed three runs on five hits in 7 2/3 innings in Sunday's ALCS Game 2 loss to the Tigers.

Kuroda had a perfect game through five innings before ultimately falling apart. His statline likely would have looked better if not for a pivotal bad call in the top of the eight inning. Kuroda finished with 11 strikeouts and no walks on 103 pitches. Boone Logan, Joba Chamberlain and Clay Rapada allowed two inherited runs in relief.

The Yankees officially announced Saturday that Hiroki Kuroda will draw the start against Anibal Sanchez and the Tigers in Game 2 of the ALCS on Sunday.

Kuroda will be working on short rest, as he pitched in the Yankees' Game 3 victory over the Orioles on Wednesday. This sets it up so that staff ace CC Sabathia will match up against Justin Verlander when the best-of-seven series moves to Detroit for Game 3 on Tuesday.

Hiroki Kuroda held the Orioles to two runs over 8 1/3 innings in Wednesday's 3-2 ALDS Game 3 victory.

The right-hander allowed just five hits, walked one and struck out three. Kuroda allowed a couple solo home runs and was in line for a hard-luck loss before Raul Ibanez's heroics. The 37-year-old allowed six runs over just 1 1/3 innings in his last postseason start back in 2009 with the Dodgers, so he likely was happy to put that farther in his rear-view mirror.

Hiroki Kuroda controlled the Red Sox in Wednesday's 14-2, American League East clinching win, allowing just two runs on seven hits in seven innings of work.

Kuroda struck out four and walked two in his 19th quality start in 33 outings. He finishes his first year in the Bronx with a career-best 16 wins, 3.32 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 167/51 K/BB ratio across 219 2/3 frames. Excellent, excellent numbers. Kuroda will head back to free agency at season's end, where he'll be a strong favorite to re-sign with the Yankees.

Hiroki Kuroda was knocked around by the Blue Jays on Friday, but was able to limit the damage and escape with a victory, allowing two runs on 10 hits over 5 1/3 innings.

Kuroda punched out four while walking two on the evening. Colby Rasmus belted a solo shot that got the Jays on the board in the fifth, and they added another on a fielder's choice in the sixth inning. Even with his recent struggles, Kuroda has been a tremendous asset in the Yankees rotation this season, posting a 15-11 record and 3.34 ERA.

Hiroki Kuroda's recent skid continued Sunday, as he allowed five runs -- four earned -- on seven hits and three walks over 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the A's.

Kuroda allowed three runs over the first two innings and then coughed up a couple more after the Yankees came back to get him the lead. The veteran right-hander hasn't been too sharp of late, posting a 5.46 ERA over his last five outings. He'll try for better results in Toronto next weekend.

Hiroki Kuroda gave up four runs over six innings but punched out 10 batters in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rays.

Kuroda recorded his first six outs and seven of his eight on punchouts. He got a little unlucky in the sixth, as a bad-bounce grounder scored a pair of runs. Kuroda has now pitched at least six innings in all 13 second half starts and boasts a 2.98 ERA since the break. He'll get the A's next.

Hiroki Kuroda delivered a quality start in a no-decision against the Red Sox on Tuesday, allowing three runs on eight hits over 6 1/3 innings.

Kuroda punched out six without issuing a free pass. Dustin Pedroia was his nemesis, lining an RBI single in the third inning to put the Sox ahead 2-1, then blasting a game-tying solo homer in the sixth. Kuroda will head into Sunday's home start against the Rays with a fantastic 13-10 record, 3.17 ERA and 144/42 K/BB ratio over 195 2/3 innings.

Hiroki Kuroda allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings of work Wednesday, improving to 13-10 in New York's 6-4 win over the Rays.

Kuroda didn't have his best stuff this evening, but got picked up by his offense. He struck out three, and served up a solo home run to Luke Scott. The non-quality start was Kuroda's second straight, but just his third since the All-Star break. He'll bring a 3.14 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 138/42 K/BB ratio into his Tuesday tilt with the Red Sox in Boston.

Hiroki Kuroda limited the Red Sox to one run and four hits in eight innings to win Sunday night.

Kuroda went without walking a batter tonight. He's issued a total of eight walks in his last 10 starts. It was the first time in four career starts that Kuroda managed to beat Boston. He had been 0-0 with a 5.27 ERA in two starts against them this year, and he took a loss in his lone start versus the Red Sox while with the Dodgers.

Hiroki Kuroda allowed just one run over 6 1/3 innings in a tough-luck loss to the Mariners on Saturday.

Kuroda scattered seven hits while striking out four and walking one. The only run scored on an RBI single by Mike Carp in the top of the second inning. While he suffered the loss, Kuroda has now allowed two runs or less in four straight starts. He'll carry a solid 3.19 ERA into a start against the Tigers next week in Detroit.

Hiroki Kuroda pitched eight innings of two-run ball against the Red Sox on Sunday.

Kuroda wasn't involved in the decision tonight, but the Yankees lost one of his starts for the first time since June 19. He's allowed three runs over 22 innings in his last three starts.

Hiroki Kuroda pitched seven innings and allowed one run and three hits in defeating the Mariners on Monday.

Facing an Ichiro-less lineup, Kuroda racked up nine strikeouts in an easy win. He's allowed one or no runs in four of his last six starts, and he's 10-7 with a 3.34 ERA for the season.

Hiroki Kuroda struggled in a no-decision against the Angels on Friday, surrendering five runs on eight hits in 7 1/3 innings.

Kuroda struck out six while walking just one in the game. Most of the damage came courtesy of the longball, with Erick Aybar blasting a solo homer in the first inning and Mark Trumbo hammered a three-run shot in the seventh. Still, Kuroda has been one of the best pitchers in the Yankee rotation all season, and will take an 8-8 record and 3.67 ERA into his next start against the Blue Jays at home on Wednesday.

Hiroki Kuroda spun seven shutout frames in Saturday's 4-0 win over the White Sox.

Kuroda tied a career-high with 11 strikeouts. He allowed just three hits (all of them singles) and one walk and retired 15 in a row at one point. The veteran right-hander has an outstanding 1.99 ERA over his last eight starts and a 3.17 ERA overall. Some thought there would be a drop off with the league switch, but we haven't seen it.

Hiroki Kuroda had no trouble with the Indians Monday, tossing seven innings of one-run ball in the 7-1 win.

He gave up just five hits and two walks while striking out seven. Kuroda has really kicked it into high gear since late May, lowering his ERA from 4.56 to 3.40 over his last six starts. He'll get the White Sox next.

Hiroki Kuroda returned to action on Wednesday June 13.