The Major League Baseball Rays announced on the 22nd that they have notified pitcher Naoyuki Uesawa, who is on a minor league contract, to join their affiliated 3A team. As a result, pitcher Uezawa will start the season in the minor leagues.
Pitcher Uezawa transferred from professional baseball team Nippon-Ham using the posting system, signed a minor league contract with the Rays, and was aiming for promotion to the major leagues.
He participated in the Rays' camp as an invited player and pitched in four games, including two starts, with a record of 0 wins, 1 loss, and an ERA of 13.03.
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo is a free agent and can be negotiated with all teams in Japan and the US.
The Giants announced that Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, who was on a minor league contract, has been made a free agent.
Tsutsugo injured his lower back during camp and played in 6 exhibition games with a batting average of .100.
He will now become a free agent and will be able to negotiate with any team in Japan or the United States.