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Japanese Pitcher Tatsuya Imai Enters MLB Posting Process

11/13/2025

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Tatsuya Imai, a 27-year-old Japanese pitcher, will enter the MLB posting process on November 19, creating a 45-day window.
Scott Boras, Imai's agent, likens him to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, citing durability and a will to compete.
Last season, Imai went 10-5 with a 1.92 ERA for the Seibu Lions and struck out 178 in 163 2/3 innings.
He has a career 58-45 record with a 3.15 ERA over eight seasons.

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Tatsuya Imai, a 27-year-old Japanese pitcher, will enter the MLB posting process on November 19, creating a 45-day window.
Scott Boras, Imai's agent, likens him to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, citing durability and a will to compete.
Last season, Imai went 10-5 with a 1.92 ERA for the Seibu Lions and struck out 178 in 163 2/3 innings.
He has a career 58-45 record with a 3.15 ERA over eight seasons.