The Dodgers Landed The Next Best Free Agent Yoshinobu Yamamoto, MLB Twitter Reacts 

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Yoshinobu Yamamoto allegedly reached a 12-year, $325 million deal on Thursday, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Following Yamamoto’s posting and availability to MLB teams in November, the contract was reached. On Yahoo Sports’ list of the top 25 free agents available this winter, he came in second only to Shohei Ohtani.

The Dodgers Landed The Next Best Free Agent Yoshinobu Yamamoto, MLB Twitter Reacts

Arguably the most accomplished pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball history, Yoshinobu departs Japan. After making his professional debut with the Orix Buffaloes at the age of 18, he went on to have a 1.82 ERA throughout a seven-year career, culminating in three years of hilarious dominance.

Yamamoto received the biggest pitching deal in MLB history as a result of that accomplishment. His $325 million exceeded Gerrit Cole’s 2019 nine-year, $324 million contract that he inked with the New York Yankees. According to Passan, the Dodgers additionally paid a $50.6 million posting fee to sign Yamamoto.

Who is Yamamoto signing with?

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Yoshinobu, the best pure pitcher available on the free agency market, have reached an agreement on a 12-year contract for $325 million, as reported by CBS Sports HQ source Jim Bowden.

Where is Yoshinobu Yamamoto from?

As of right now, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the best pitcher in Japan; he has the potential to become the country’s next great major league pitcher.

 

 

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