Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan, struck out 14 batters in his final start before entering MLB free agency. His performance helped force Game 7 in the Japan Series against the Hanshin Tigers. Yamamoto has been linked to several MLB teams, including the Mets, Red Sox, Cubs, Cardinals, Dodgers, Yankees, Diamondbacks, and Tigers. In the game, Yamamoto pitched 9 innings, allowed only 1 earned run, and had 0 walks. He threw 138 pitches. The Orix Buffaloes have approved the posting of Yamamoto, allowing him to move to MLB. The cost of his move is estimated to be significant.
Buffaloes to allow ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to move to MLB https://t.co/ZcyqJt0aW1
Buffaloes to allow ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to move to MLB https://t.co/Tz7Psr4hcT
Orix Buffaloes approve Yoshinobu Yamamoto leaving for MLB https://t.co/Hj3DolgldK
It's official The Orix Buffaloes just announced they will allow pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to move to MLB via the posting system. $$$$. What will the cost be? Here's an estimate based on industry sources: https://t.co/v3LsUEkf2T
NPB's Orix Buffaloes Approve Posting Of Yoshinobu Yamamoto https://t.co/eZaQV3n1Il https://t.co/CTPIEbvD0W
Game 7 of the Japan Series is underway. And sure enough, the first-inning lead off single is followed by a bunt. https://t.co/g8UoIgGMXu
In likely NPB farewell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto dazzles one last time for Buffaloes fans in Japan Series. https://t.co/3dI0cSfPYN
In likely farewell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto dazzles one last time for Buffaloes fans https://t.co/3dI0cSfi9f
Yamamoto pitched a gem forcing a game 7 for Orix against Hanshin...just another reason why he is ranked only behind Shohei Ohtani in this years #mlb free agent class: https://t.co/tm4b4GdPfh
Ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto strikes out record 14 to help Buffaloes force Game 7 in Japan Series https://t.co/48mPamdF8b
Can’t wait for Yamamoto to force a Game 7 for the Red Sox in the World Series https://t.co/SeDf2DIaHi
Yoshinobu Yamamoto made a statement for Orix, beating Hanshin 5-1 and forcing Game 7 in the Japan Series. YY has been linked to the Mets, Red Sox, Cubs, Cardinals, Dodgers, Yankees, D-Backs, Tigers, others 9.0 Innings 1 Earned Run 14 Strikeouts 0 Walks 138 Pitches
Japan's Yamamoto strikes out 14 in final start before MLB free agency https://t.co/imTq0svUoq