Summary
Pitcher Tatsuya Imai, coming from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, is a sought-after free agent this offseason, with the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees showing strong interest. CBS Sports predicts Imai will sign with the Cubs, valuing a deal possibly around $150 million. Imai aims to become a leading pitcher in Major League Baseball, and his potential signing could fill a critical gap in the Cubs' starting rotation.
Key Facts
- Tatsuya Imai is an international free agent pitcher from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league.
- The Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees are the main teams interested in signing him.
- Imai is expected to get a contract worth around $150 million.
- CBS Sports believes Imai is more likely to sign with the Cubs.
- Imai wants to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, which is expected to engage fans.
- He has skills like a mid-90s fastball and a slider that goes in the opposite direction of usual.
- If Imai adapts well to Major League Baseball, he could become a top-tier starting pitcher.
- The Cubs need additional starting pitchers, as they had shortages last season.
