Free-agent righty Masahiro Tanaka could be nearing a return to his native Japan, as a report from … Darvish is friends with Tanaka, who worked with Rothschild as his pitching coach for most of his career with the Yankees.\n\nIn his six seasons with Rothschild as his pitching coach from 2014-19, Tanaka went 75-43 with a 3.75 ERA for the Yankees and averaged 27 starts, 168 innings and 158 strikeouts a season.\n\nRosenthal notes that the Padres might be looking at free-agent starters due to lingering concern over the health of Dinelson Lamet, who was unable to pitch in the postseason because of right biceps tendinitis. Many assumed that he would just return to the Yankees this winter, but New York has thus far moved in a different direction with the additions of Corey Kluber and Jameson Taillon. From 2016-19, he averaged 30 games per year and six innings per start. Hisashi Iwakuma began his MLB career in 2012 with the Seattle Mariners when he signed a one year deal after leaving Japan.He announced that he would retire at the end of the season. In a press conference announcing his return to the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, DeGrom isn’t the only star pitcher showing progress, as. He’ll surely receive a hero’s welcome in his return to the Eagles — be it virtually or in person — and MLB clubs will keep close tabs on the right-hander in case he ultimately seeks a return to North American ball. One of them was durability -- Bradley was one of a select few players that logged at least 100 games in center field for four years running from 2016-19. Happ, and James Paxton (along with a cameo from Jonathan Loaisiga) to start games. While these Mariners trade rumors have more root in fantasy than fiction, it's hard for fans of the team to not get excited about the possibility of Fernandez teaming up with Felix Hernandez. With the Yankees reportedly focusing much of their attention on DJ LeMahieu’s free agency, there hasn’t been much buzz about the possibility of a reunion between Masahiro Tanaka and the Bronx Bombers. Tanaka has made some recent comments about his future, most recently a tweet earlier today stating that he and his representatives haven’t put any sort of limit on what teams Tanaka might be considering playing for in 2021 and beyond. New York is also finalizing a six-year, $90 million contract with DJ LeMahieu, sources told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand and Jon Paul Morosi. He mostly talks about how the Mariners … Beyond the ERA, there wasn’t much to like about Perez’s season: 5.43 SIERA, 6.9% K-BB%, career-low 38.5 percent grounder rate. While many fans continued to expect Tanaka’s elbow to give out due to that injury, Tanaka not only avoided surgery but never again landed on the injured list due to an elbow issue. Or, the Mariners are actually not interested. 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With Corey Kluber set to join the Yankees’ rotation, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman tweets that although Tanaka and the Yanks are still in touch, there’s a “good chance” he’ll be pitching elsewhere in 2021. Recently, according to SNY’s Andy Martino, Tanaka has been seeking a one-year deal worth $15MM or more. Fortunately, he suffered only a mild concussion and recovered quickly. The Rays took them out in the postseason as well, which was particularly galling with a payroll that (for a full season) floated around $265MM. While the Yankees and Masahiro Tanaka are still in contact, there appears to be a good chance he pitches elsewhere. The deal gives New York a much needed starting pitcher and may close the book on Tanaka’s tenure in the Bronx.\n\nThe Yankees lost three-fifths of their 2020 rotation to free agency in November, with Tanaka, James Paxton and J.A. The Seattle Mariners are "trying to trade everyone" as the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline approaches, a rival source told MLB Network's Jon Heyman.. Over the past three seasons, Tanaka has pitched to a 4.06 ERA and near-identical 4.03 SIERA with a 16.9 K-BB%. Opt-out provisions were put into Tomoyuki Sugano’s four-year deal with the Yomiuri Giants and could certainly be a part of Tanaka’s deal with the Eagles. Below is a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the 32-year-old right-hander. Even after being tagged for 11 runs in eight frames in 2020, his overall postseason ERA sits at a strong 3.33. Last season was in fact one of Tanaka’s worst statistically since joining the Yankees in 2014. The Friars are already in line to open the season north of $160MM both in present-day payroll and luxury tax obligations. While connections between GMs and players they’ve drafted/signed/developed with prior organizations don’t always carry tons of weight, Preller has frequently shown an affinity for former Rangers since taking the reins in San Diego. The Yankees’ one-year, $11 million deal with right-hander Corey Kluber has made it unlikely that Tanaka will be back with the club. After 2021, Seattle will have to decide whether to commit to a four-year club option for $66 million to lock him up through 2025 at an average of $16.5 million per year. We recently saw Tomoyuki Sugano head back to Japan after failing to reach an agreement with a Major League club by his posting deadline on Jan. 7 at 5 p.m. It has been an honor and a privilege! The Yankees lost three-fifths of their 2020 rotation to free agency in November, with Tanaka, James Paxton and J.A. Below is a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the 32-year-old right-hander. As good as he was this year, he can’t win a pennant all his own. 15:_ The Yankees have reached a one-year, $11 million deal with two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber, sources told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The Seattle Mariners are the frontrunners to sign Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. The 32-year-old’s track record makes him one of the top starters left on the market. At the moment, the San Diego rotation figures to be headlined by Darvish, Snell, Dinelson Lamet and Chris Paddack. He made two All-Stars teams and had been nails in the postseason before two rough playoff starts in 2020. Otherwise, they need a middle infielder – or to bring LeMahieu back. The Mariners won’t find a taker for the once-great Hernandez, an injured, sharply declining soon-to-be free agent on a $27MM-plus salary. If Tanaka were to, say, accept a qualifying offer, their available money gets cut in half pretty quickly. Baseball News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors . Our free agent predictions had Tanaka as the No. If the Mariners were able to land Tanaka after putting up the $20 million posting fee, that would add to a rotation that already includes former Cy Young winner Felix Hernandez and … If Tanaka does go back to Japan, he might not be leaving much money on the table. Robert Murray of FanSided tweets that the Angels are still in contention for McCann, a California native who would seemingly provide an upgrade over their current backstops, Max Stassi and Anthony Bemboom. Felix Hernadez, of course, is the name we’re referring to. ET. Meanwhile, there has been very little buzz regarding a return to pinstripes for Tanaka. Previewing the 2021 Seattle Mariners. It’s been relatively quiet in terms of Tanaka chatter this winter. Tanaka’s comment about returning to Japan “for the 2021 season” will certainly lead to some speculation about a future MLB return. New York is also finalizing a six-year, $90 million contract with DJ LeMahieu, sources told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand and Jon Paul Morosi. With Luis Severino due back from Tommy John surgery at some point, Domingo Germán set to return from a suspension and youngsters Deivi García, Michael King and Clarke Schmidt ready for a bigger opportunity, the Yanks have a number of in-house options to fill their final two rotation spots after Gerrit Cole, Jordan Montgomery and Kluber. Tanaka may not have been the ace that some Yankees fans hoped for when he was initially signed to a seven-year, $155MM contract, but he was a durable workhorse who regularly pitched deep into games, rarely was blown out of a start and put together an impressive postseason record in one of the game’s toughest divisions. That said, if Tanaka desires to stay in the States, he should have no trouble finding a home. Masahiro Tanaka New York Yankees Nippon Professional Baseball, By Connor Byrne and Steve Adams | December 9, 2020 at 4:25pm CDT. There simply wasn’t much of a way for Tanaka to fit into the payroll and for the front office to stick to that apparent luxury tax mandate. Report: Tanaka nearing return to Japan Jan. 25: Veteran right-hander Masahiro Tanaka could be closing in on a deal to return to his former Japanese team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles, according to a report from Sankei Sports in Tokyo. The Padres were said last week to have considered Tanaka, and any team that missed on Kluber could certainly look to Tanaka as an alternative. During the radio interview, Tanaka also implied that he had yet to receive a contract offer from a Major League team, which doesn’t seem implausible given the slow-moving nature of this offseason’s free agent market. More teams than just the Yankees seem to be playing the waiting game, whether it’s for a particular player or for a broader view of the market as a whole — in terms of pitching, clubs could be waiting to see where Trevor Bauer signs, or waiting to see where trade targets land. By that token, business could pick up now that Yu Darvish and Blake Snell have both been moved, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if Tanaka begins to receive more serious attention from MLB clubs. I wanted to reach out to you because I have made a decision on where I will play this coming season. As much as the Yankees like LeMahieu, they have greater need in the rotation – and the money crunch is real. Perez, who once rated as one of the game’s elite pitching prospects, has yet to justify the considerable prospect fanfare attached to his name as a minor leaguer, but he’s a durable fifth starter who had a decent showing with the Red Sox in 2020 when he posted a 4.50 ERA in 68 innings. According to Ryan Duvault of inquisitr.com that Seattle Mariners plan on making a play for Andrew McCutchen this off-season. The deal gives New York a much needed starting pitcher and may close the book on Tanaka’s tenure in the Bronx. But Tanaka clarified that report Friday night, stating that he is not yet limiting his options when it comes to Major League clubs beyond the Yankees. Not to diminish LeMahieu’s importance – he is the batting champ, after all – but the Yankees would otherwise return most of a crew that scored the 4th-most runs in the majors in 2020. While not officially part of the 40-man roster, players on the … 2:_ According to a report from Randy Miller of nj.com published Thursday, Tanaka would consider returning to Japan if he doesn’t re-sign with the Yankees.\n\nPer Miller’s source, Tanaka isn’t interested in signing with a non-contender, regardless of the money, and he has long planned to finish his career with the Rakuten Golden Eagles, his team from 2007-13.\n\nBut Tanaka clarified that report Friday night, stating that he is not yet limiting his options when it comes to Major League clubs beyond the Yankees. With teams planning to cut payroll almost across the board because of the revenue losses caused by the pandemic, it’s hard to pinpoint any specific club that’s definitely going to spend big money. Sherman suggests the Yankees will want to steer clear of exceeding the $210MM luxury tax line, which means taking a significant step back payroll-wise. Non-tendering or trading Gary Sanchez would save $5MM, but they would need to fill his roster spot in that case. Gerrit Cole, Luis Severino, Deivi Garcia, Jordan Montgomery, Clarke Schmidt, and Domingo German provides manager Aaron Boone with a better group of rotation arms than many teams have, but they’re largely unproven (or coming off lost seasons in the case of Severino/German). After exceeding the threshold in 2019 and '20, New York is looking to stay below it in '21. Houston Astros v Seattle Mariners ... Tanaka recibió a su segundo hijo este fin de semana y solo desplazó un día su apertura, Por lo que el relevista Nelson Cortés fue enviado de vuelta a AAA. By TC Zencka | January 25, 2021 at 10:57pm CDT. The aforementioned Kyodo News report suggests Tanaka will earn roughly $8.6MM per season, although NPB expert Jim Allen noted in looking at the signing that even that reported sum is “subject to speculation” because of the near impossibility of verifying NPB contracts. Taking into account potential arbitration raises, Sherman pegs the Yankees current 2021 payroll to be around $171MM, which leaves probably a little more than $30MM in payroll space if the Yankees do intend to stay south of the luxury tax line. SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 1: Shortstop Dylan Moore of the Seattle Mariners fields a ground ball. The official website of the Seattle Mariners with the most up-to-date information on scores, schedule, stats, tickets, and team news. The Yankees – lest we forget – are no slouches themselves when it comes to roster construction. report from MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal, sums up the best fits for each remaining free agent. Seattle Mariners trade rumors and news from the best local newspapers and sources. Tanaka spent the first seven years of his professional career with the Golden Eagles, making his debut at just 18 years old in 2007. Masahiro Tanaka continued to prove his worth as a durable, middle-of-the-rotation arm by posting a 3.56 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP in 48 innings (10 starts) in the shortened 2020 campaign. After tossing 60 pitches in a simulated game today, Jacob deGrom looks likely to be ready for Friday’s season opener. (The New York Post’s Dan Martin was among those to report the news. It’ll be a welcome sight to have Tanaka back on the mound, with his track record of consistency and playoff success making him a fan favorite in New York. At the outset of free agency, a two- or even three-year deal for Tanaka, a steady workhorse in the Yankees’ rotation, appeared to be within reach. Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka announced this morning that he will not sign with a Major League team this winter and will instead return to Nippon Professional Baseball’s Rakuten Eagles. When the Yankees re-signed DJ LeMahieu and quickly followed with a deal to sign Corey Kluber for an $11MM guarantee, it immediately became clear that Tanaka wouldn’t be returning to the Bronx; the Kluber deal pushed the Yankees right up against the luxury tax threshold — which ownership is unwilling to cross this winter — and even after dumping most of Adam Ottavino’s salary the Yankees were still less than $10MM from the barrier. Jan. 18: There’s a "good chance" Tanaka will pitch elsewhere in 2021, although the Yankees are still in contact with the right-hander, reports MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Perez, however, has yet to turn 30, and the lone arm injury he’s suffered since 2015 Tommy John surgery came when he sustained an offseason injury in his non-throwing elbow on his ranch in Venezuela. Tanaka has spent his entire seven-year big league career with the Yankees, though a return to the Bronx in 2021 had become increasingly unlikely in recent weeks after the Yanks signed Corey Kluber and acquired Jameson Taillon from the Pirates. The Yankees announced today that they have reinstated pitcher Masahiro Tanaka from the injured list and designated catcher Chris Iannetta for assignment. Among … All that said, there could be some real bargains on the free agent market this winter. Charlie Morton, five years older than Tanaka, commanded a $15MM sum on a one-year deal even though he spent nearly a month of last year’s shortened schedule on the injured list due to shoulder troubles. With the Yankees sitting at 5-1, he’ll have missed just one start, which seems like the best-case scenario given the alarming nature of his injury. Martin Perez Masahiro Tanaka San Diego Padres, By Mark Polishuk | January 2, 2021 at 9:29pm CDT. (Clevinger, of course, is expected to miss the bulk of 2021 following Tommy John surgery.) Teams have been slow to dole out money this winter, however, which could certainly play a role in Tanaka looking elsewhere for a place to pitch in 2021. Thank you so much! Beyond that duo, Erik Kratz, Josh Thole, and Max McDowell are members of the 60-man player pool. 04/01/21: Seattle Mariners signed free agent P Roenis Elias. Jan. 25: Veteran right-hander Masahiro Tanaka could be closing in on a deal to return to his former Japanese team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles, according to a report from Sankei Sports in Tokyo. There’s been plenty of speculation about a possible reunion with the Yankees, given his dependability and success in the Bronx, but the team’s focus has been squarely on DJ LeMahieu to this point. Similarly, we have no association with the ownership group or any businesses related to the Mariners. Tanaka’s stay in New York was an unmitigated success. Seattle Mariners trade rumors now include Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins. It’s certainly possible, despite the reported two-year nature of the contract. Despite those acquisitions, the Padres still at least open to further additions and are doing “background work” on multiple candidates, including righty Masahiro Tanaka, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required). I feel extremely fortunate for having the opportunity to take the field as a member of the New York Yankees, and play in front of all you passionate fans. The moment Kluber agreed to terms, a new landing spot for Tanaka appeared to be in the cards (barring a change of heart from the Yankees on the tax line). A handful of teams are still fighting it out for the services of Japanese right handed pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. Tanaka will be thrust into the middle of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, wasting no time getting into the swing of the season. A one-year deal would be nice way to keep his options open, but it doesn’t appear out of the question that Tanaka could command a more lucrative contract in NPB — not after Tomoyuki Sugano agreed to a four-year, $40MM deal with opt-outs after each season. The Yankees have to explore the possibility of doing more with less. The UCL tear that Tanaka sustained early in his MLB career but rehabbed without Tommy John surgery continues to loom over him, but at this point it’s hard to question his durability. This tweet came on the heels of reports suggesting Tanaka was only considering a return to the Yankees or a return to Nippon Professional Baseball, rather than signing with another MLB club. As it happened, Tanaka left the door open to pitching in Japan in an interview on the “All Night Nippon” radio show (hat tip to Nikkan Sports), saying the chances of returning to his home country are “not zero.” Tanaka implied that pitching for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, his original NPB team, would be his ideal choice in the event of a homecoming, but he also said he’d consider the Yomiuri Giants. Jim Marshall - Apr 1, 2021. Boston Red Sox Christian Vazquez Jameson Taillon Los Angeles Angels Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Masahiro Tanaka New York Yankees Notes Randal Grichuk Tampa Bay Rays Toronto Blue Jays, By Steve Adams | January 28, 2021 at 7:19am CDT. By Mark Polishuk | January 30, 2021 at 10:43pm CDT. Seattle Mariners recalled P Ljay Newsome from Mariners Alternate Training Site. Seattle gets a young rotation arm in Lucchesi, and bullpen arm in Strahm for collateral damage by attaching Myers. This is a Mariners Morning. While it’s not fun to consider the possibility of losing LeMahieu, they could probably withstand his departure, especially with Clint Frazier looking like a viable starting outfielder. If there’s a model for the Yankees to mimic, it’s the Dodgers more so than the Rays. The Yankees 2020 season was a success by most measures – except for the 2nd-place finish behind Tampa Bay. Will ownership stand in the way of making that happen? According to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal, Sugano re-signed with the Yomiuri Giants for $40 million over four years, including three opt-outs.\n\nThe Yankees’ one-year, $11 million deal with right-hander Corey Kluber has made it unlikely that Tanaka will be back with the club. He costs about $5 million more than Tanaka at about $27 million per year and the savings for Seattle might be appealing. Veteran first baseman Justin Smoak, who posted a .611 OPS in 2020 and was released by the Giants in September, is reportedly finalizing a deal with the Yomiuri Giants that will guarantee him $6-7 million. OAKLAND, CA - JULY 16: Marco Gonzales #7 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the first inning of a Major League baseball game at … Mariners rumors: Masahiro Tanaka, David Price, Nelson Cruz all still in play Seattle's front office is hoping to make another big splash. A Tanaka reunion still seems plausible, particularly if LeMahieu ultimately goes elsewhere. As Rosenthal points out, the 32-year-old Tanaka is no stranger to Padres pitching coach Larry Rothschild, who served as the right-hander’s pitching coach with the Yankees from 2014-18. Happ ($17MM), Jacoby Ellsbury ($5MM), and Brett Gardner ($7.5MM). Chris Iannetta Masahiro Tanaka New York Yankees, By Mark Polishuk | July 19, 2020 at 10:06pm CDT. This season the Seattle Mariners enter the third year of their rebuilding plan under GM Jerry DiPoto. The Eagles, Tanaka’s initial club in professional ball, formally announced a new deal and offered a warm message: “WELCOME HOME our HERO!” It’s a two-year contract, according to the Kyodo News. Besides, it’s not any easier to become the Rays overnight than it is to become the Yankees overnight. The report said that Tanaka was in the later stages of negotiations with the club, while adding that an official offer could come as soon as this week. Dec. 26: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince sums up the best fits for each remaining free agent from the top 25, doling out only one free agent per team. According to FanGraphs' Roster Resource, the two deals will give New York an estimated Competitive Balance Tax figure of roughly $207 million, just shy of the first CBT threshold of $210 million. Seattle Mariners. If LeMeahieu leaves, they could explore the possibility of finding a glove-first shortstop to shore up the defense while moving Gleyber Torres to second. For Tanaka, elsewhere might include Japan, as Heyman hears the pitcher is receiving "strong interest" from his native country, potentially giving him the chance to earn a bigger deal than he would in MLB. Tanaka, 32, made 10 starts for the Yankees in 2020, posting a 3.56 ERA (120 ERA+) with a 1.17 WHIP. Rosenthal notes that the Padres might be looking at free-agent starters due to lingering concern over the health of Dinelson Lamet, who was unable to pitch in the postseason because of right biceps tendinitis. Darvish is friends with Tanaka, who worked with Rothschild as his pitching coach for most of his career with the Yankees. The Yankees cannot delude themselves into thinking their loss in 2020 has anything at all to do with money. While Tanaka's performance has fluctuated over his career to some degree based on his hit and homer rates, his dependability will make him a candidate for a multiyear contract as teams seek pitchers capable of taking their turn in the rotation and providing quality innings. Free-agent righty Masahiro Tanaka could be nearing a return to his native Japan, as a report from Sankei Sports — and translated here by Jim Allen — indicates that the Rakuten Eagles are preparing to make an offer. The larger question for the Padres could be one of spending capacity. With the Mariners trying to move more veteran assets after already shipping out Jay Bruce, it’s not surprising to hear that the club went down the line on a swap involving the expensive pitcher. I have decided to return to Japan and play for the Rakuten Eagles for the 2021 season. According to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal, Sugano re-signed with the Yomiuri Giants for $40 million over four years, including three opt-outs. In his six seasons with Rothschild as his pitching coach from 2014-19, Tanaka went 75-43 with a 3.75 ERA for the Yankees and averaged 27 starts, 168 innings and 158 strikeouts a season. The 2020 season may have seen Tanaka run into some struggles in the postseason, but prior to that he was a lights-out October performer. It’s expected that clubs will look for ways to prevent major workload spikes from 2020’s 60-game slate to what is currently hoped to be a full 162-game set in 2021; signing Tanaka or another veteran arm would certainly help a win-now Padres club work toward that end. Without any additions, the Yankees would lean heavily on Cole for the second consecutive season. But let’s recap some of the latest news including Tony LaRussa, Masahiro Tanaka and other Mariners rumors. 04/01/21: Seattle Mariners signed free agent P Matt Magill. Boras cited several statistics to make his case for Bradley. In the meantime, the Yankees fared pretty well without their longest-tenured starting pitcher, relying on the foursome of Gerrit Cole, Jordan Montgomery, J.A. Based on the contracts signed by starters Mike Minor (two years, $18 million), Charlie Morton (one year, $15 million), Drew Smyly (one year, $11 million), Robbie Ray (one year, $8 million) and Anthony DeSclafani (one year, $6 million) this offseason, Tanaka is likely looking at an average annual value in the $12 million range. Both are franchise records for the San Diego organization at a time when most other clubs throughout the league are looking to offset revenue losses from this past season. New York could explore moving some of their committed money – like the $13MM owed to Zack Britton and his 1.89 ERA in his final season on the books – but again, given the revenue losses all across baseball, there aren’t likely to be a lot of places to dump payroll. Tanaka himself recently indicated that a return to his native Japan wasn’t out of the question, and Heyman suggests that there’s “strong interest” from teams in Nippon Professional Baseball, where he may find a larger deal than in North America. And based on his track record, Tanaka ought to have plenty of other suitors. Get the latest Seattle Mariners news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report @MLBNetwork. 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