Japanese lefty Shota Imanaga drawing wide MLB interest after stellar season, could sign $100M+ deal
• Shota Imanaga is a Japanese left-handed pitcher who is a free agent MLB teams can sign until January 11th • Several teams like the Red Sox, Giants, Mets, and Cubs have interest in Imanaga • Imanaga had an excellent 2022 season in Japan, with a 2.80 ERA and 174 strikeouts • He is expected to sign a contract worth over $100 million • Kodai Senga's success in MLB last season after signing from Japan could increase interest in Imanaga