Padres Sign Japanese RHP Kazuhisa Makita
- Updated: January 6, 2018
According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the San Diego Padres have signed Japanese right-handed pitcher Kazuhisa Makita to a two-year deal.
sources: japanese pitcher kazuhisa makita has an agreement with the padres. 2 years, close to $4M. gives them another nice bullpen arm. submariner. @JeffPassan mentioned likelihood 1st.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 6, 2018
Dennis Lin of the San Deigo Tribune reported further information.
To be clear, the Solarte trade already opened a roster spot. Rondon’s DFA opens another. Sounds like the Padres will announce another official addition soon. Possibly Kazuhisa Makita.
— Dennis Lin (@sdutdennislin) January 6, 2018
Lin reported further information.
Kazuhisa’s Japanese team has Makita official https://t.co/0PA7kQkiiG
— Dennis Lin (@sdutdennislin) January 7, 2018
Lin continued.
Source: The Padres paid a $500,000 posting fee to the Seibu Lions for Kazuhisa Makita.
— Dennis Lin (@sdutdennislin) January 7, 2018
Lin spoke with Padres general manager AJ Preller about the move. Below is an excerpt from the article. You can read the full article here.
“Obviously it’s a different look,” Preller said. “When we look at creating bullpens and having guys who have different arm slots, angles and pitch mixes, I know (manager Andy Green) is very excited about it.”
As more information surfaces on the Padres and their roster news we will keep you up to date.
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