Masahiro Tanaka has returned to Japan amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic out of concern for both his health and his personal safety while we wait for the New York Yankees to start playing games.
With an ongoing pandemic impacting people around the globe and people across the country trying to maintain strict social distancing guidelines, it’s no surprise that there are many uncomfortable with the situation. Count Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka among them. According to a report from Japan’s Nikkan Sports (translation courtesy of Jim Allen), Tanaka has returned home to Japan.