"Okamoto is the bigger name of the pair and is all but certain to sign a contract; he's been connected to the Padres, Angels, Pirates, Cubs, Blue Jays, and Red Sox to this point in the offseason and could make sense for plenty of clubs as a corner infielder who has shown off an impressive blend of power and discipline throughout his NPB career."
"Speaking of Imai, the right-hander reportedly reached an agreement with the Astros yesterday on a three-year deal that guarantees $54MM and affords him the opportunity to opt out after the 2026 and '27 seasons. That deal has yet to be made official, but is all but certain to go through later today given that Imai's posting window closes at 4pm CT."
Posting windows for infielder Kazuma Okamoto and right-hander Kona Takahashi close Sunday at 4pm CT, requiring both to sign before then to move from NPB to MLB this year. Okamoto is widely expected to sign and has been linked to the Padres, Angels, Pirates, Cubs, Blue Jays, and Red Sox; he profiles as a corner infielder with power and plate discipline. Takahashi reportedly has at least one MLB offer but may choose to remain in NPB if the major-league offer is financially inferior. The Astros reportedly reached a three-year, $54MM agreement with Tatsuya Imai and must clear a 40-man roster spot before finalizing the deal.
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