Tatsuya Imai
27-Year-Old
Free Agent Foreign
2025 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
2026 Projections
Officially posted for MLB teams
The Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball have posted Imai for major-league teams, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Analysis
While the postseason process has begun, teams will not be allowed to formally enter negotiations with Imai and his agent, Scott Boras, until Wednesday morning. Imai and Boras will have 45 days to reach an agreement with a major-league club. The 27-year-old is expected to land a contract north of $150 million after posting a 1.92 ERA and 178:45 K:BB over 163.2 innings for the Lions during the 2025 season.
While the postseason process has begun, teams will not be allowed to formally enter negotiations with Imai and his agent, Scott Boras, until Wednesday morning. Imai and Boras will have 45 days to reach an agreement with a major-league club. The 27-year-old is expected to land a contract north of $150 million after posting a 1.92 ERA and 178:45 K:BB over 163.2 innings for the Lions during the 2025 season.
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Set to be posted Nov. 19
Imai's agent, Scott Boras, said Wednesday that his client will be posted for major-league teams Nov. 19, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
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Will be posted for MLB clubs
The Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball announced Monday that they will post Imai for major-league teams this offseason, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
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Orioles keeping tabs
The Orioles have "checked in" on Imai, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis
The Orioles are in the market for a marquee starting pitcher addition, and Imai fits the bill after being posted for major-league teams by the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball earlier this month. The Japanese hurler collected a 1.92 ERA and 178:45 K:BB over 163.2 innings for the Lions during the 2025 season. Imai has also been connected to the Giants, Yankees, Mets and Cubs.
The Orioles are in the market for a marquee starting pitcher addition, and Imai fits the bill after being posted for major-league teams by the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball earlier this month. The Japanese hurler collected a 1.92 ERA and 178:45 K:BB over 163.2 innings for the Lions during the 2025 season. Imai has also been connected to the Giants, Yankees, Mets and Cubs.