Saitama Seibu Lions

Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi, posted for MLB free agency by the Saitama Seibu Lions, might opt to return to Nippon Professional Baseball instead of signing in the majors. While teammate Tatsuya Imai joined the Houston Astros, Takahashi's negotiating window closes soon with only one known offer. A return to Seibu could position him better for unrestricted free agency next year.