Author: Robert Colonna

Tatsuya Imai Market Heating Up as Deadline Looms

On Monday, both Robert Murray of Fanside and Jon Heyman of the New York Post held live streams discussing available free agents including Tatsuya Imai. Both linked the New York Mets to Imai. It was unclear if this was being reported directly from sources or if it was their speculation. Murray described Imai, who is entering his age 28 season, as fitting the type of player the Mets under Stearns...

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Free Agent Profile: Tatsuya Imai, SP

Tatsuya Imai, SP Position: SP B/T: R/R Age: 27 (05/09/1998) 2025 Traditional Stats (NPB): 10-5, 1.92 ERA, 0.892 WHIP, 163.2 IP, 178 SO, 45 BB, 24G (5 CG, 3 SHO) 2025 Advanced Stats (NPB): 27.8% K%, 7.0% BB%, 2.01 FIP, 2.26 xFIP, 172 BAA Editor’s note: We’re re-running this on December 30 in anticipation of Imai signing by January 2. Rundown What happens when you get Joe Ryan’s...

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Report: Kazuma Okamoto Stateside to Meet with Teams

Per Yakyu Cosmopolitan, NPB star first baseman Kazuma Okamoto has reportedly arrived in the United States to meet with teams and make his final decision. His posting deadline is January 4 at 5 p.m. ET. The Pirates, Padres, Angels, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Blue Jays and Red Sox are potential suitors for Okamoto’s services. Okamoto could be on the Mets’ radar even though they haven’t...

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Free Agent Profile: Seranthony Domínguez, RP

Seranthony Domínguez, RP Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 31 (11/25/1994) 2025 Traditional Stats: 67 G, 20 HLD, 2 SV, 3 BS, 62.2 IP, 4-4, 3.16 ERA, 1.277 WHIP, 79 SO, 36 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 131 ERA+, 30.3% K%, 13.8% BB%, 3.23 xERA, 3.47 FIP, 3.71 xFIP, 0.9 fWAR Rundown Seranthony Domínguez had the best season since his rookie year in 2025, splitting time between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto...

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Free Agent Profile: Zack Littell, SP

Zack Littell, SP Position: SP B/T: R/R Age: 30 (10/05/1995) 2025 Traditional Stats: 32 GS, 10-8, 3.81 ERA, 1.104 WHIP, 186.2 IP, 130 SO, 32 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 111 ERA+, 17.1% K%, 4.2% BB%, 4.42 xERA, 4.88 FIP, 4.35 xFIP, 3.2 fWAR, 1.5 bWAR Rundown In 2025, Zack Littell notched career highs in starts, innings pitched, and WHIP. His 3.81 ERA was above league average, and he landed in the 98th...

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