Japanese players have begun the posting process, with negotiation windows opening rather soon for some of the stars hoping to come to America for the upcoming season. Tatsuya Imai may be the biggest name departing from Japan, with the Saitama Seibu Lions accepting his posting on Sunday.
The Saitama Seibu Lions have officially approved RHP Tatsuya Imai’s posting to MLB this offseason, joining teammate RHP Kona Takahashi.https://t.co/eT550dUaNt pic.twitter.com/6T5TEKN3VW
— Yakyu Cosmopolitan (@yakyucosmo) November 10, 2025
The right-hander had a career-best 1.92 ERA and 0.