Tatsuya Imai is the most entertained offseason pitcher entering the 2026 MLB season. Imai is a talented hurler who last played for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan. He will follow in the footsteps of recent pitchers Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki, who all chose to stay together and play for one team, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Every offseason, the Dodgers will be the favorites to sign every player. Many assume that Tatsuya Imai will sign with the Dodgers to remain with his friends, despite it not being a fit at all. The best landing spot for a highly coveted pitcher from Japan is the San Francisco Giants , as they are just a few pieces away from being a very good team.

A recent ESPN survey agreed . Article Continues Below

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