Japanese pitcher Kaima Taira set to move to MLB
Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira wants to move to Major League Baseball. His team the Seibu Lions has announced it will allow him to pursue a career in MLB via the posting system that allows certain Japanese players to sign abroad. The 26-year-old Taira was 12-5 this season in Japan with an ERA of 1.36. He has a career record in Japan of 37-24. Taira can also come out of the bullpen. He had 31 saves in 2025.
Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato announced 10 days ago he also wants to move to American baseball. He hit 39 home runs this season with 106 RBIs.
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