Per Jeff Passan, another Japanese star has officially been posted for MLB teams to sign: righty Kona Takahashi. Teams will have 45 days to try to complete a contract with him.
Takahashi, 28, was absolutely dominant for the Seibu Lions in 2022 and 2023, which is when I remember first hearing about him as a possible future pitcher in MLB. Unfortunately he struggled a bit in 2024, and then, although he rebounded to a 3-ish ERA in 2025 (around league average), it came with just 88 strikeouts in 148.0 innings (41 walks). He’s regarded as an exceptional pitchability guy, executing very well and managing contact quality, but he may not have the kind of stuff needed to succeed in MLB.
That is to say, I’m not sure Kona Takahashi is going to be target for clubs looking primarily to add at the front of their rotation, and it certainly doesn’t seem like he’s as highly regarded – as far as the transition goes – as fellow righty Tatsuya Imai, to whom the Cubs have been connected. He may be viewed more as a depth or back-of-the-rotation option, though I expect we’ll learn more about his prospects in the weeks ahead.
That said, all else equal, you’d love to see the Cubs continuing to successfully bring in stars from Japan. Not only can it help the organization connect with new fans and generate wins, but it can help maintain that potential flow of talent. The more you can show that your organization is effective at transitioning and supporting Japanese stars – making them feel comfortable, happy, and successful – the more talent will be available to you in the years ahead.
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