The Seibu Lions of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball will soon post ace Yusei Kikuchi, at which point he’ll be among the most desirable pitchers on the market. The Boston Red Sox are among the teams that have scouted Kikuchi and while that doesn’t necessarily mean they will make an offer, a talent of his caliber warrants consideration.
The New York Post’s Jole Sherman reports that Kikuchi will be available via the posting system beginning Tuesday, December 4 at 8:00 a.m. EST.
Clubs have been notified that Yusei Kikuchi will be available via the posting system beginning at 8:00 a.