Tanaka is in contract negotiations with his former Nippon Professional League team, the Rakuten Eagles, Pete Caldera of NorthJersey.com reports.

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Tanaka hasn't drawn nearly as much interest as anticipated from major-league teams so far this offseason in free agency, and it's now been reported that the right-hander is in advanced negotiations with the Eagles. According to Caldera, Tanaka could receive an offer as early as this week. While a return to the major leagues certainly can't be ruled out at this point, it seems as though it's more likely that he ends up in the Nippon Professional League.