TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 30: Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles' new pitcher Masahiro Tanaka attends a press conference on January 30, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jun Sato/Getty Images)
Want a shred of somewhat good news, New York Yankees fans?
Oh no … no it’s not about this team. It’s about a former player the fans know and love.
Masahiro Tanaka, who was not re-signed this offseason after general manager Brian Cashman opted to go with two new options (Corey Kluber and Jameson Taillon) in the rotation, returned to his native Japan to play for his former team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles.