Mar 17, 2019; Tokyo, Japan; Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher Kohei Arihara (16) gestures towards first base before the first pitch of the game against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
The Texas Rangers acquired a late Christmas gift, signing Japanese righty Kohei Arihara to a two year deal.
President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels and new GM Chris Young’s busy offseason continued on Christmas Day, as the Texas Rangers agreed to terms with Japanese right-hander Kohei Arihara on a two-year deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of the The Athletic.