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Nov. 20: Giants showing interest in Japanese RHP Imai
One day after the 45-day negotiating window officially opened for Tatsuya Imai, one team is already emerging as a potential suitor for the Japanese right-hander.
According to MLB Network Insider Jon Paul Morosi, the Giants are expressing interest in Imai, who has been one of the best pitchers in Nippon Professional Baseball over the past few seasons. Imai was posted by his NPB team, the Saltana Seibu Lions, on Tuesday, and has until Jan. 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET to reach an agreement with an MLB club.
The Giants fell short in their pursuit of other Japanese superstars in recent years. They were in the sweepstakes for Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani in the 2023-24 offseason, before both players signed with the Dodgers. In the prior offseason, San Francisco was in the running for NPB star Kodai Senga, who ultimately joined the Mets.
San Francisco is in need of starting pitching to flesh out their rotation alongside All-Stars Logan Webb and Robbie Ray. Perhaps Imai fills that void. The 27-year-old is Mark Feinsand’s No. 11 free agent and recorded a 1.92 ERA over 163 2/3 innings this past season for the Lions. More >
Nov. 20: D-Backs talking with Giolito to bolster rotation
Giolito returned from significant elbow surgery and authored a bounce-back season in 2025, posting a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts with the Red Sox. The 31-year-old righty should have multiple suitors, with the D-Backs reportedly one of them.
On Thursday, MLB Network Insider Jon Paul Morosi said that Arizona has had