Masahiro Tanaka Returns To Japan

 Right-handed pitcher  Masahiro Tanaka has decided to return back to Japan to play baseball. Tanaka will play for the Rakuten Eagles. 

"I have decided to return to Japan and play for the Rakuten Eagles for the 2021 season, I wanted to make sure and touch base with you, and thank you for all the love and support you have given me for the past 7 seasons." - Masahiro Tanaka

The 2-time all-star played 7 seasons with the New York Yankees. He had a record of 78-46 with an ERA of 3.74. He also managed to get 991 strikeouts.