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Takahiro Norimoto News: Remaining overseas

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on January 16, 2026 at 8:53am

Norimoto signed a contract with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball on Thursday, Sports Hochi in Japan reports.

Norimoto reportedly had a contract offer from one major-league team, though the team and terms have not been specified. Regardless, he'll make a big move within the NPB, shifting from the Rakuten Golden Eagles -- where he's spent his entire 13-year career -- to the Giants.

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