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Former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher is officially done in the MLB as he is now headed to Japan
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Former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Emmanuel Ramirez is officially done in the MLB as he has signed to play in the NPB in Japan next season.
The former Blue Jays pitcher spent the 2024 season split between the Miami Marlins and Blue Jays before being released at the beginning of the off-season by Toronto which made him once again a free agent.
Former Blue Jays pitcher Emmanuel Ramirez has signed in Japan
Ramirez had a tough season in 2024 as he started off in Miami but was designated for assignment in September when the Blue Jays claimed him and sent him to Triple-A but after only 5 starts, he was released once again in November.
The 30-year-old made his MLB debut with the Miami Marlins in 2024, but he was designated for assignment in September. The Toronto Blue Jays picked him up off waivers soon after, sending him out for five Triple-A appearances, only to release him in November. -Connon
According to reports, the 30 year old pitcher has decided to leave North America and head overseas to Japan as it was announced that he signed a contract with the Seibu Lions of the Nippon Professional Baseball league.
Translated: Welcome to Lions!
We are pleased to announce that we have signed a contract with this pitcher.
We are pleased to announce that we have signed a contract with this pitcher.
Right-handed relief pitcher Emmanuel Ramirez has signed a contract with the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball, the club announced Friday. -Connor
There is always a chance that if Ramirez does well in Japan he could see a chance to come back to the MLB but with his numbers last year, it will be tough to get back.
Despite the news of the signing, there has been no information on how long the contract is or for how much money.
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