Apr 30, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kohei Arihara (35) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
As one of the prized acquisitions of a surpassingly busy off-season, Kohei Arihara was brought in from Japan to help stabilize a Texas Rangers rotation that had many holes to fill.
For two years and $6.2 million, taking a gamble on the right-hander seemed like a no-brainer for all parties.
And when you take a gamble, you’re going to experience highs and lows at various points.