While New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman visits Japan to see Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Olix Buffaloes), Rocky Sasaki (Chiba Lotte Marines) 바카라사이트 also makes a ‘surprise’ return to the mound.

Japan’s Nikkan Gendai reported on the 9th (Korean time) the news of New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman’s visit to Japan. This is to see Yamamoto, who is about to enter the major leagues through the posting system.

Yamamoto, who won four pitcher awards in the 2021-2022 season for multiple wins, ERA, strikeouts, and winning percentage, was selected as the Pacific League MVP, and even received the Sawamura Award given to the best pitcher, will become eligible for posting after this season ends. Since he has expressed his intention to advance to the major leagues for a long time, his entry into the major leagues is certain.

After this season, the major league free agent (free agent) market does not have many starting pitcher resources, but local American media reported that Yamamoto’s contract is at least much larger than Kodai Senga’s (New York Mets) five-year contract of $75 million (approximately 100.2 billion won). It is expected that the contract will be awarded. And he has the skills to do so.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) national team./Getty Images Korea

Rocky Sasaki at the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC)./Getty Images Korea

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman./Getty Images Korea
Yamamoto appeared in 19 games before the game started on the 9th and recorded 13 wins, 5 losses, and an average ERA of 1.34. His wins and earned run average are ranked first in the Pacific League, and his strikeouts are ranked third in the league with 137. If he catches more strikeouts by the end of the regular season, he can become the first pitcher to win four crowns for the third consecutive year, an unprecedented feat.

While General Manager Cashman visited Japan on the 9th to watch Yamamoto take the mound as a starting pitcher, news of Sasaki’s return also came. Sasaki was expunged from the first team after the Softbank Hawks game on July 24. This is because the internal oblique muscle was ruptured. At the time, local media raised the possibility of a season out, saying, “It is expected that it will take two months at the earliest to return. If the symptoms persist, there is a possibility of despair this season.”

But the recovery was unusual. Sasaki, who was initially expected to be away for two months, pitched in the bullpen with the catcher on the 27th of last month, pitched in the bullpen with the catcher seated on the 29th, even performed ‘live pitching’ on the 3rd, and pitched Orix on the 10th. I got a ‘surprise’ start against him.

Rocky Sasaki at the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC)./Getty Images Korea
Director Cashman, who was visiting Japan to see Yamamoto, had unexpected luck. Sasaki also has a strong possibility of advancing to the major leagues in the future. ‘Nikkan Gendai’ reported, “Director Cashman’s inspection will be motivational for Sasaki, who is looking to challenge the major leagues in the future.”

According to ‘Nikkan Gendai’, a major league official said, “General Manager Cashman’s main purpose is to inspect Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is certain to advance to the major leagues through off-season posting, but of course he is aware of Sasaki’s existence,” and “Sasaki is in good condition.” “It is a stage of improvement, but being able to watch the rehabilitation and growth process is very valuable,” he said.

Chiba Lotte is currently ranked 2nd in the Pacific League with 60 wins, 5 draws, and 54 losses, but the gap is only 2.5 games behind 3rd place Softbank and only 4 games behind 4th place Rakuten Golden Eagles. Advancement to the postseason cannot be guaranteed. In this situation, Sasaki’s return is expected to be a great help.