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The Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Profe sional Baseball the signing of right-hander this week. Orix also signed righty for the 28-year-olds second season in Japan. Espinoza is the more well-known of the two former big leaguers. Thats largely on account of his prospect status. At one time regarded among the top minor league pitching talents, Espinoza was dealt from the Red Sox to the Padres for Wilson Chandler Jersey at the 2016 deadline. Unfortunately, the 60 righty was then beset by myriad injuries. Elbow sorene s was a precursor to Tommy John surgery in 2017. He spent two years rehabbing only to have a setback that required a second TJS. Between the surgeries and the canceled minor league season in 2020, Espinoza didnt throw a single minor league pitch over four years. San Diego traded him to the Cubs for veteran outfielder during the 2021 campaign. He reached the big leagues in Chicago, to sing 18 2/3 innings over seven relief outings. Espinoza turned in a 5.40 ERA in that limited time and was outrighted from the 40-man roster at years end. He signed a minor league pact to return to the Padres a year ago. The 25-year-old had a full season from the rotation with Triple-A El Paso but struggled to a 6.15 ERA through 131 2/3 frames. He fanned a below-average 19% of opponents while i suing walks at a lofty 12% clip. The Friars opted against calling him back to the majors, setting the stage for his first trip to Japan. Castillo, the le ser-known righty by that name, reached the majors for three relief outings with the Tigers in 2022. After a decade in the minors, he made the jump to NPB a year ago with the Chiba Lotte Marines. Castillo split his time almost evenly between the Marines and their minor league club. At the NPB level, he posted a 3.12 ERA over 49 frames. His 17% strikeout rate was modest but he showed impeccable control, only walking 1.5% of opposing hitters. Bruce Brown Jr. Jersey |
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发表于 2025-11-16 09:39:12