The San Francisco Giants hope that third time’s the charm with their pursuit of a Japanese prospect this offseason, as their sights are reportedly now set on lefty Shota Imanaga.
MLB reporter Mark Feinsand reported Monday that the Giants are the most likely landing spot for the 30-year-old southpaw from Kitakyushu. Feinsand cited a source that said, “It’s all pointing to the Giants.” Specifically, per the unnamed source, the ball club is extra motivated after failing to bring in Shohei Ohtani or Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who both signed with the Dodgers, and “they don’t want to miss out again.