[Tatsuya Imai ‘s posting application announced] Today’s Pacific League [November 19th]

Pacific League Insight

2025.11.19(æ°´) 18:38

Saitama Seibu Tatsuya Imai ‘s posting application notified to all MLB teams

Saitama Seibu announced that they have submitted an application for pitcher Tatsuya Imai ‘s transfer via the posting system through the Nippon Professional baseball (NPB), and that Major League Baseball has notified all MLB teams. The negotiation deadline is from 8:00 PM on November 19, 2025 to 5:00 PM on January 2, 2026 (10:00 PM on November 19, 2025 to 7:00 AM on January 3, 2026 Japan time).

Tohoku Rakuten ‘s Tsubasa Yoshino undergoes surgery on his left shoulder

Tohoku Rakuten announced that Tsubasa Yoshino underwent arthroscopic Bankart repair for a recurrent dislocation of his left shoulder at a hospital in Tokyo. He is expected to be unable to return to play for five months. Yoshino, in his rookie season, batted .223 with five Home Run and 32 RBI in 95 games with the minor league team. He made his first appearance with the major league team on September 29th.

â—‡ Renewed development contract with Saitama Seibu Teruki Koga

Saitama Seibu announced that they have signed a development contract extension with Teruki Koga, who played as a registered player for the 2025 season. number will change from “59” to “119.”

Saitama Seibu Lions will send Haruse Narita, Sinclair, and Ramal to the Japan Winter League 2025

Saitama Seibu announced that they will send pitchers Haruse Narita pitcher Sinclair, pitcher Ramal to the Japan Winter League 2025 for the purpose of player development.

â–¼Comment pitcher Haruse Narita â–¼
“I believe that breaking ball is different, so I would like to take this opportunity to learn from a variety of players and learn about their training methods. I also want to focus on weight training this winter, so I hope to improve both my power and my skills.”

â–¼Comment pitcher Sinclairâ–¼
“During this winter league, I would like to focus on becoming pitcher who can contribute to the team next season. I want to master pitches that hitter dislike, make a strong impression from spring training onwards, and become a valuable asset to the team.”

â–¼ Comments from Ramal â–¼
“Since this is a forum where many players and staff from various regions gather, I want to broaden my perspective and make the most of the good things I can learn from them. I also hope to discover a new side of myself as I overcome challenges. I will do my best so that when it’s over, everyone around me will think I’ve grown.”

Chiba Lotte 2026 spring training camp schedule decided

Chiba Lotte ‘s 2026 spring training camp schedule has been announced.

â–¼First army
・First Miyakonojo Camp (Miyazaki Prefecture, Miyakonojo City, Sports Park ball park) February 1st to 11th (4th and 9th are holidays)
・Second Itoman Camp (Nishizaki Sports Park, Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture) February 13th to 23rd (16th is a holiday)

â–¼Second Army
・First Ishigaki Camp (Central Sports Park, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture) February 1st to 12th (4th and 9th are holidays)
Second Miyakonojo Camp (Miyakonojo Sports Park ball park Stadium, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture) February 14th to 23rd (16th and 20th are holidays)

â–¼Comment from Director Saburo
“There’s no doubt that it will be a tough camp. I think it will basically be similar to the one we had this fall. However, spring training camp has a different meaning than fall training camp. We have many practice matches scheduled, and I want the players to compete while being mindful of not only quantity but also quality.”

â—‡ Chiba Lotte fourth draft pick Yuya Sakurai holds contract press conference

Chiba Lotte held a contract press conference for Yuya Sakurai (Shohei High School), the fourth-round draft pick. number has been decided to be “55.”

â–¼ Comment from Sakurai â–¼
“I felt it when I was drafted, but now that I’ve signed the contract, my sense of reality that I’m going to become a professional baseball player has grown even stronger. number 55 on my uniform is strongly associated with being home run hitter, so I want to get in shape and aim to become home run king so I can live up to expectations.”

â—‡ Provisional contract with Orix fifth draft pick, Takaya Fune

Orix has signed a provisional contract with pitcher Shu Takaya (Hokkai Gakuen University), who was drafted fifth.

â–¼Comment pitcher Takaya Funeâ–¼
“After signing the provisional contract, I feel even more strongly that I want to contribute to Orix winning the championship as a member of the team. I have confidence in the quality of fastball and breaking ball, so I will work hard to show that off and make it onto the opening day first team in my first year, so that I can live up to the expectations of the team. In the future, my goal is to become a key player and pitcher who can aim for the best ERA title!”

Related Links
・ Updated almost daily! Today’s Pacific League
・ Regarding the negotiation deadline for pitcher Tatsuya Imai with MLB teams
・ Regarding the dispatch of players to the Japan Winter League 2025 (Saitama Seibu)
・ 2026 Spring Training Schedule (Chiba Lotte)
・ Regarding Tsubasa Yoshino Yoshino’s surgery