The Seibu Lions are set to announce a decision to open the way for ace right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka to play in the major leagues next season, team sources said Tuesday.

News photoDaisuke Matsuzaka KYODO PHOTO

Seibu will hold a press conference on Wednesday before opening the process of making Matsuzaka available for bids from major league teams under the so-called posting system, the sources said.