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Mariners Sign Fujinami: High-Velocity Pitcher Aims for Bullpen

1/17/2025

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Mariners Sign Fujinami

The Seattle Mariners have added right-handed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami to their roster with a minor league contract and an invitation to spring training. At 31, Fujinami faced challenges in the MLB, yet his impressive 3.05 ERA in winter ball sparks hope. The Mariners are eager to refine his high-velocity fastball and enhance his control for a potential spot in the bullpen.

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Red Sox Sign Newcomb

The Boston Red Sox have welcomed left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb to their roster with a minor league contract and a spring training invite. A native of Brockton and once a first-round draft pick, Newcomb is determined to turn his career around after battling a 7.45 ERA from 2020-2022 and recovering from knee surgery.

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Mariners Sign Fujinami

The Seattle Mariners have added right-handed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami to their roster with a minor league contract and an invitation to spring training. At 31, Fujinami faced challenges in the MLB, yet his impressive 3.05 ERA in winter ball sparks hope. The Mariners are eager to refine his high-velocity fastball and enhance his control for a potential spot in the bullpen.

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