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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 07: Pitcher Kodai Senga #21 of Team Japan reacts after the sixth inning against Team United Staes during the gold medal game between Team United States and Team Japan on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

3 potential landing spots for Kodai Senga

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Kodai Senga set to look for major league contract

Masataka Yoshida will be posted if conditions are met

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This picture taken on April 17, 2022 shows Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki smiling during the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) match between the Chiba Lotte Marines and Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba. - The 20-year-old Sasaki, who threw a perfect game with 19 strikeouts on April 10, pitched eight more perfect innings on April 17 before being taken out of a scoreless game against Nippon Ham to record a total of 17 straight perfect innings. - Japan OUT (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT (Photo by STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images)

Roki Sasaki already has spot in MLB Hall of Fame

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This picture taken on April 17, 2022 shows Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki watching the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) match between the Chiba Lotte Marines and Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters from the dugout at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba. - The 20-year-old Sasaki, who threw a perfect game with 19 strikeouts on April 10, pitched eight more perfect innings on April 17 before being taken out of a scoreless game against Nippon Ham to record a total of 17 straight perfect innings. - Japan OUT (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT (Photo by STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images)

Roki Sasaki, Munetaka Murakami being counted on for WBC

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March 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Japan pitcher Kodai Senga (41) throws in the eighth inning against USA during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Kodai Senga finally getting his wish to come stateside

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TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 12: Shintaro Fujinami #17 of Japan pitches in the fifth inning during the international friendly match between Japan and Netherlands at the Tokyo Dome on November 12, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)

Shintaro Fujinami interesting addition to MLB free agency

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Aug 4, 2021; Yokohama, Japan; Team Japan pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (17) reacts against Korea in a baseball semifinal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees reportedly eyeing Yoshinobu Yamamoto

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Aug 4, 2021; Yokohama, Japan; Team South Korea outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (51) hits a double against Japan in a baseball semifinal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

Jung Hoo Lee could break KBO curse when it comes to position players

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TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 16: Shintaro Fujinami #17 of Samurai Japan pitches in the first inning during the game four of Samurai Japan and MLB All Stars at Tokyo Dome on November 16, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Shintaro Fujinami reportedly asks Hanshin Tigers to be posted

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Hudson Valley Renegades outfielder Jasson Dominguez during game against the Brooklyn Cyclones at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls July 27, 2022. The 19-year-old is the New York Yankees third-ranked prospect, who was promoted to the Renegades last week.Renegades Jasson Dominguez

Somerset Patriots move on to championship with dramatic walkoff

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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 07: Pitcher Kodai Senga #21 of Team Japan is seen after the sixth inning against Team United States during the gold medal game between Team United States and Team Japan on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Five players in foreign leagues to watch this MLB offseason

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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 22: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Chicago Cubs walks back to the dugout after striking out with the tying run on base to end the 8th inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on June 22, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Cubs 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome to retire

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Feb 21, 2022; Scottsdale, Ariz., U.S.; Diamondbacks minor league outfielder Corbin Carroll throws during a select training camp for minor-league players not covered by the Players Association at Salt River Fields. MLB continues to be in a lockout after the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement Dec. 2. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona RepublicBaseball Diamondbacks Select Minor League Camp

Arizona Diamondbacks to call up Corbin Carroll, MLB’s next star

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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 07: Pitcher Yasuaki Yamasaki #19 of Team Japan is seen at the start of sixth inning during the gold medal game between Team United States and Team Japan on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Yuichi Masuda/Getty Images)

Yasuaki Yamasaki makes NPB history

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NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN - JULY 24: Pitcher Mike Loree #39 of Fubona Guardians pitching at the top of the 2nd inning during the CPBL game between Rakuten Monkeys and Fubon Guardians at the Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium on July 24, 2020 in New Taipei City, Taiwan. (Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images)

CPBL legend Mike Loree announces retirement

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Jun 26, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Baseball sits on the mound prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Jun-seok Shim to skip Korean Baseball Organization Draft

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Oct 2, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Dae-Ho Lee (10) throws out souvenirs for fans after the last game against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field. Oakland won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners: Dae-ho Lee better than anyone remembered

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March 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Japan pitcher Kodai Senga (41) throws in the eighth inning against USA during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks star Kodai Senga eyeing move to MLB

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 17: Lew Ford of the Minnesota Twins celebrates as he scores the winning run to defeat the Texas Rangers at the Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 17, 2007. The Twins defeated the Rangers 5-4. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Lew Ford collects 2500th professional hit

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Feb 25, 2019; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Home plate umpire David Rackley (86) stands in front of the pitch clock during a spring training game between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Reflecting on the minor league pitch clock and its impact

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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama (4) watches the game from the dugout in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.Washington Nationals At Cincinnati Reds Sept 23

Cincinnati Reds former outfielder Shogo Akiyama joins Hiroshima Carp

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Jul 13, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detailed view of a homer derby logo on an official MLB baseball prior to the 2021 MLB All Star Game at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Empire State Greys break 147 year old record for futility

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HERMOSILLO, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 29: Wen-Hui Pan # 97 of Chinese Taipei gestures during the game between Chinese Taipei and Colombia at Sonora Stadium on September 29, 2021 in Hermosillo, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Gutierrez/Norte Photo/Getty Images)

Wen-Hui Pan reportedly signing with NL East team

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Apr 28, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Rio Ruiz (14)throws to first base against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Rio Ruiz released by LG Twins

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This picture taken on April 17, 2022 shows Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki watching the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) match between the Chiba Lotte Marines and Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters from the dugout at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba. - The 20-year-old Sasaki, who threw a perfect game with 19 strikeouts on April 10, pitched eight more perfect innings on April 17 before being taken out of a scoreless game against Nippon Ham to record a total of 17 straight perfect innings. - Japan OUT (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT (Photo by STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images)

Roki Sasaki leading professional baseball in strikeouts

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: A view of bats in a bat rack in the dugout before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on June 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Miguel Tejada Jr. looking for fresh start in Pioneer League

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