MLB Opens Contract Talks for Japanese Pitchers Imanaga, Uwasawa

The negotiation window, ending on January 11, follows their successful seasons in Japan's Central League and Pacific League respectively.

Japanese pitchers Shota Imanaga and Naoyuki Uwasawa are now available for contract talks with Major League Baseball clubs, with a 45-day negotiation window that ends on January 11.
Imanaga, a left-handed starter, was the winning pitcher for Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic final against the United States.
Imanaga led the Central League with 174 strikeouts over 148 innings this year, and has a career record of 64-50 with a 3.18 ERA over eight seasons.
Uwasawa, a right-handed starter, finished the 2023 season with a 2.96 ERA and has a career record of 70-62 with a 3.19 ERA over nine seasons.
Under the MLB-NPB agreement, the posting fee for signing either player will be a percentage of the major league contract, including earned bonuses and options.