Kaima Taira to pursue MLB career after Seibu Lions approval
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 12:47 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Japanese right-handed pitcher Kaima Taira is set to pursue a Major League Baseball career after his team, the Seibu Lions, announced it would permit him to use the posting system for overseas signings. Taira, 26, finished the 2026 season with a record of 12-5 and an ERA of 1.36, contributing significantly to the Lions with 31 saves. He expressed aspirations to win a Cy Young award and compete in the World Series. This move follows the recent interest of fellow Japanese player Teruaki Sato, who is also looking to join MLB after a successful season. Taira has a career record in Japan of 37-24.
- •Kaima Taira's team is the Seibu Lions.
- •He had a 12-5 record and 1.36 ERA this season.
- •Taira aims for a Cy Young award and a World Series berth.
- •Teruaki Sato also seeks to play in MLB next.
- •Taira's career record in Japan is 37-24.
- 1:27 PMESPN MLB — Japanese RHP Taira to be posted by Seibu Lions, move to MLB
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Japanese right-handed pitcher Kaima Taira set to move to Major League Baseball
"TOKYO (AP) — Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira wants to move to Major League Baseball.His team, the Seibu Lions, announced it will allow him to pursue a career in MLB via the posting system that allows certain players to sign abroad.
"Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira's team, the Seibu Lions, announced it will allow him to pursue a career in MLB via the posting system that allows certain players to sign abroad.
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External links- ESPN MLBOct 31, 2026, 1:27 PMJapanese RHP Taira to be posted by Seibu Lions, move to MLB
Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira's team, the Seibu Lions, announced it will allow him to pursue a career in MLB via the posting system that allows certain players to sign abroad.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 12:12 PMJapanese right-handed pitcher Kaima Taira set to move to Major League Baseball
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira wants to move to Major League Baseball.His team, the Seibu Lions, announced it will allow him to pursue a career in MLB via the posting system that allows certain players to sign abroad.
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