E2170 - Could Tatsuya Imai Be the Mets' New Year's Surprise? | MLB Arsenal Breakdown & Free Agency BUZZ
Published: January 1, 2026
Duration: 30:10
Tatsuya Imai’s MLB future hangs in the balance as the New York Mets weigh whether to make a franchise-shifting move before his posting window closes.
Could Imai’s electric arsenal and rising fastball give the Mets the frontline starter they need, or will front office hesitation see him go elsewhere?
Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Imai’s standout 2025 NPB numbers, analyzes how his arm slot changes and unique pitch mix might translate to MLB, and explores the contract and posting fee hurdles that have cooled big-market demand.
Key questions swirl around the Mets’ ro...