Some fans in the MLB have colloquially dubbed the Los Angeles Dodgers the “Los Japanese Dodgers” due to their strong foundation of Japanese players, including superstars like Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki. However, this dynamic could shift with the emergence of Japan’s newest baseball sensation, Tatsuya Imai, who has recently been posted for MLB consideration.

In an interview with TV Asahi, Imai expressed a distinct preference for a team that does not have any Japanese players. He stated, “If there are Japanese people, they will tell you anything you ask them, right? But that’s not what I’m hoping for. In a way, I want to experience a sense of survival,“ reflecting his desire for an authentic and independent experience in MLB, should he join the league.

Consequently, the Dodgers may not

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