The negotiating window for major league teams to attempt to acquire star Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to start Tuesday, a source told ESPN's Buster Olney on Friday.
Yamamoto is expected to posted Monday, the source said, and the 45-day process for MLB teams to negotiate with Yamamoto will begin the following day.
The 25-year-old Yamamoto is expected to be a top target for MLB teams after starring on the mound for the Orix Buffaloes since 2017, with a 70-29 record in Japanese baseball. His trademark is his wide assortment of breaking pitches, excellent command and a fastball in the mid-90s.