Takahiro Norimoto
35-Year-Old
Free Agent
2025 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
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Interested in coming to MLB
Norimoto has exercised his international free agent rights and is interested in talking to major-league teams about a contract this offseason, Yakyu Cosmopolitan reports.
Analysis
Norimoto has been used as a reliever for the last two seasons with the Rakuten Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball. The righty held a 3.05 ERA and 43:20 K:BB over 56 innings and recorded 16 saves in 2025. Norimoto will turn 35 in December and might have to settle for a minor-league contract if he signs with a major-league club.
Norimoto has been used as a reliever for the last two seasons with the Rakuten Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball. The righty held a 3.05 ERA and 43:20 K:BB over 56 innings and recorded 16 saves in 2025. Norimoto will turn 35 in December and might have to settle for a minor-league contract if he signs with a major-league club.
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Considering MLB offer
Norimoto is considering a major-league contract offer, as well as multiple offers from Nippon Professional Baseball clubs, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Norimoto has been a full-time reliever the past two seasons in Japan, most recently holding a 3.05 ERA and 43:20 K:BB over 56 innings for the Rakuten Eagles in 2025. The 35-year-old is an international free agent, so he will not require a posting fee if signed by a major-league team.
Norimoto has been a full-time reliever the past two seasons in Japan, most recently holding a 3.05 ERA and 43:20 K:BB over 56 innings for the Rakuten Eagles in 2025. The 35-year-old is an international free agent, so he will not require a posting fee if signed by a major-league team.