Japanese baseball players Teruaki Sato, Kaima Taira, and Hiromi Itoh have entered the MLB posting system, according to an Associated Press report on November 2, 2026. The move allows Major League Baseball teams to negotiate with the players for a 30-day window.
The posting system is the primary mechanism for Japanese professional players under contract with Nippon Professional Baseball teams to move to MLB. Each player's current NPB team will receive a release fee based on the eventual contract value if a deal is reached.
