NEW YORK — Right-hander Tatsuya Imai is entering Major League Baseball’s posting system and will be available to teams to sign as a free agent from Wednesday through Jan. 2.
He joins power-hitting corner infielder Munetaka Murakami, whose 45-day window to sign expires Dec. 22.
Under MLB’s posting agreement with Nippon Professional Baseball, the posting fee would be 20% of the first $25 million of a major league contract, including earned bonuses and options. The percentage drops to 17.5% of the next $25 million and 15% of any amount over $50 million.
There would be a supplemental fee of 15% of any earned bonuses, salary escalators and exercised options.
