Overview
- MLB’s official site placed Seibu pitcher Tatsuya Imai in its top tier of the transfer market, with position players Munetaka Murakami ranked seventh and Kazuma Okamoto ninth.
- Imai has begun talks with major league clubs via the posting system, with his negotiation window reported to close on January 3, 2026.
- The Hiroshima Carp announced the acquisition of right-hander Freddy Tarnok, a 26-year-old with 11 MLB appearances.
- Hiroshima will also retain pitchers Fabian and Montero as the club finalizes its offseason staff plans.
- Rakuten veteran Takayuki Kishi agreed to a contract renewal at a reduced salary of an estimated ¥180 million after reaching 170 career wins, and he voiced a long-term goal of 200 wins.