While Shota Imanaga has until November 18 to decide if he is going to accept the qualifying offer from the Chicago Cubs, there continues to be an impression that the two sides will go in different directions this offseason. One potential replacement for Imanaga in the Cubs' rotation was confirmed for free agency on Monday.
The Seibu Tigers approved Tatsuya Imai's request to be posted this winter, confirming that the 27-year-old starting pitcher will be eligible to sign with a Major League Baseball team. Once Imai is officially posted, he will have a 45-day negotiating window.