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Nationals Sign First Asian Free Agent: Ogasawara Deal

1/28/2025

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The Washington Nationals have made a groundbreaking move by signing Japanese pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara, their first direct free agent from Asia. The 27-year-old left-hander inked a two-year, $3.5 million deal after impressing with the Chunichi Dragons. General manager Mike Rizzo highlighted the significance of building strong ties in Asian markets for future talent acquisitions.

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The Washington Nationals have made a groundbreaking move by signing Japanese pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara, their first direct free agent from Asia. The 27-year-old left-hander inked a two-year, $3.5 million deal after impressing with the Chunichi Dragons. General manager Mike Rizzo highlighted the significance of building strong ties in Asian markets for future talent acquisitions.