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Tatsuya Imai's Lions Teammate Kona Takahashi May Return to Japan for 2026

Takahashi’s negotiating window closes on Sunday at 5 p.m. ET, and he could return to Japan on a new multi-year deal with Saitama Seibu Lions. Takahashi turned in a 3.04 ERA over 148 innings in 2025. Reports suggest that the 29-year-old RHP will prefer a deal with opt-out clauses, allowing him to return to the open market next year.