"The righty will be just 28 years old next season and is coming off a banner year in Japan, where he pitched to a 1.92 ERA across 163 2/3 innings of work. His combination of youth and a high-octane fastball should make him enticing to the majority of clubs hunting for rotation help this winter, and (as reported by Francys Romero of BeisbolFR) Imai is expected to come to the United States in the first few days of December to meet with MLB teams."
"The Orioles will be without Felix Bautista next year, and as a result entered the offseason with a hole at the back of their bullpen. Baltimore wasted little time filling that vacancy, inking right-hander Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28MM deal that gives Helsley an opt-out opportunity after the 2026 season. Helsley will slide into the closer role with his new club, joining righty Andrew Kittredge and lefty Keegan Akin as late-inning options."
"Helsley will slide into the closer role with his new club, joining righty Andrew Kittredge and lefty Keegan Akin as late-inning options. Helsley and outfielder Taylor Ward are both notable additions to the Orioles' roster, but their biggest need remains unaddressed. The club floundered last year without Corbin Burnes leading the rotation, and at least one front-end arm to pair with Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers seems necessary if the O's hope to get back into contention in 2026."
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai is expected to visit MLB teams in early December after posting a 1.92 ERA across 163 2/3 innings in Japan; his youth and high-velocity fastball make him a top free-agent starter during a posting window that runs through Jan. 2. The Baltimore Orioles signed Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28MM deal to fill a late-inning void left by Felix Bautista, with Helsley set to close while the rotation still lacks a front-end arm to pair with Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers. The Red Sox face possible budget constraints after offseason moves while pursuing top bats.
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