New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- The 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) offseason gained significant momentum with the official posting of Munetaka Murakami by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. Announced on November 7, 2025, this move positions the 25-year-old infielder as one of the premier international talents available, drawing immediate interest from all 30 MLB franchises. Murakami's combination of proven power production and youth makes him a key acquisition target in a market increasingly reliant on global talent pipelines.

MLB teams were formally notified of Murakami's availability on Friday, with his exclusive negotiating period commencing at 8:00 AM ET on Saturday. The window extends 45 days, closing at 5:00 PM ET on December 22. Should no agreemen...