Seibu Lions Post Kaima Taira to MLB
The Seibu Lions confirmed they will make starter Kaima Taira available to MLB clubs through the posting system, with the window opening in early November.
The Seibu Lions officially announced they will post right-handed starter Kaima Taira to MLB clubs via the posting system. The 26-year-old had a 1.36 ERA over 146 innings in 2025 with a 24.8% strikeout rate. MLB clubs will have a 45-day window beginning in early November to sign him, though the window will pause if a lockout begins December 1. Taira projects to command a significant posting fee based on his contract value, potentially exceeding the $9.975MM fee paid for comparable pitcher Tatsuya Imai last offseason.
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