The Chicago Cubs are eyeing another Japanese talent, pitcher Kona Takahashi, following their successful signings of Seiya Suzuki and Shota Imanaga. Takahashi, a right-handed pitcher, is now eligible to sign with an MLB team after being posted by his Japanese club, the Seibu Lions. The Cubs have a history of finding gems in Japan, and Takahashi, with his career ERA of 3.39 and over 1000 strikeouts, could be another affordable addition to their pitching staff.

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