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NPB Stars, Including Okamoto, Set for MLB Bidding

11/5/2025

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Kazuma Okamoto, a six-time NPB All-Star from the Yomiuri Giants, will be available to MLB teams this winter through the posting system.
He has hit over 30 home runs for six consecutive seasons, achieving a career high of 41.
Munetaka Murakami, the NPB single-season home run record holder, and Tatsuya Imai, a top pitcher, are also expected to be posted.
Lewin Díaz has emerged as a KBO superstar, hitting 50 home runs this season.
Other players from NPB and KBO are likely to attract MLB interest this offseason.

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Story summary

Kazuma Okamoto, a six-time NPB All-Star from the Yomiuri Giants, will be available to MLB teams this winter through the posting system.
He has hit over 30 home runs for six consecutive seasons, achieving a career high of 41.
Munetaka Murakami, the NPB single-season home run record holder, and Tatsuya Imai, a top pitcher, are also expected to be posted.
Lewin Díaz has emerged as a KBO superstar, hitting 50 home runs this season.
Other players from NPB and KBO are likely to attract MLB interest this offseason.