The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't the only Southern California team attracting top talent from Nippon Professional Baseball.
Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that relief pitcher Yuki Matsui had agreed to a five-year, $28 million contract with the San Diego Padres. The deal includes opt-outs after the third and fourth seasons and also has an injury clause that could turn the fifth year into a club option, per Passan.
Jeff Passan @JeffPassanLeft-handed reliever Yuki Matsui and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a five-year, $28 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Deal is done. It includes opt-outs after the third and fourth years as well as an injury clause that can convert the fifth year into a club option.