Tatsuya Imai
27-Year-Old
Free Agent Foreign
2025 Stats
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0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
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0
2026 Projections
Officially posted for MLB teams
The Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball have posted Imai for major-league teams, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Analysis
While the postseason process has begun, teams will not be allowed to formally enter negotiations with Imai and his agent, Scott Boras, until Wednesday morning. Imai and Boras will have 45 days to reach an agreement with a major-league club. The 27-year-old is expected to land a contract north of $150 million after posting a 1.92 ERA and 178:45 K:BB over 163.2 innings for the Lions during the 2025 season.
While the postseason process has begun, teams will not be allowed to formally enter negotiations with Imai and his agent, Scott Boras, until Wednesday morning. Imai and Boras will have 45 days to reach an agreement with a major-league club. The 27-year-old is expected to land a contract north of $150 million after posting a 1.92 ERA and 178:45 K:BB over 163.2 innings for the Lions during the 2025 season.
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Set to be posted Nov. 19
Imai's agent, Scott Boras, said Wednesday that his client will be posted for major-league teams Nov. 19, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
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Will be posted for MLB clubs
The Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball announced Monday that they will post Imai for major-league teams this offseason, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
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Yankees, Cubs likely finalists
The Yankees and Cubs are expected to be among the finalists to sign Imai, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis
Romero notes that around five teams have displayed real interest in signing Imai. It's unclear whether the Yankees and Cubs have distanced themselves from those other clubs, but they appear to be two of the most likely landing spots for the Japanese hurler. Imai's posting window closes Jan. 2, so he must sign with a team before then. The 27-year-old held a 1.92 ERA and 178:45 K:BB over 163.2 innings for the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball during the 2025 season.
Romero notes that around five teams have displayed real interest in signing Imai. It's unclear whether the Yankees and Cubs have distanced themselves from those other clubs, but they appear to be two of the most likely landing spots for the Japanese hurler. Imai's posting window closes Jan. 2, so he must sign with a team before then. The 27-year-old held a 1.92 ERA and 178:45 K:BB over 163.2 innings for the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball during the 2025 season.