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Hiroki Kuroda to return to Japan, pitch for Hiroshima - ESPN New York
Hiroki Kuroda is returning to Japan to pitch for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, an official with knowledge of the move told ESPNNewYork.com, confirming Japanese media reports.
The 39-year-old right-hander went 11-9 with a 3.71 ERA in 32 starts last season, his third with the New York Yankees.
Kuroda signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers before the 2008 season after an 11-year career in Japan.
The Yankees believe they are set to begin the 2015 season with Masahiro Tanaka, CC Sabathia, Michael Pineda, Nathan Eovaldi and Chris Capuano in the rotation, a source told ESPNNewYork.com. Plus, they have Ivan Nova due to return from Tommy John surgery in late May.
In seven MLB seasons, Kuroda compiled a 79-79 record with a 3.45 ERA and 986 strikeouts in 1,319 innings pitched.
He was paid $16 million in 2014.
The 39-year-old right-hander went 11-9 with a 3.71 ERA in 32 starts last season, his third with the New York Yankees.
Kuroda signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers before the 2008 season after an 11-year career in Japan.
The Yankees believe they are set to begin the 2015 season with Masahiro Tanaka, CC Sabathia, Michael Pineda, Nathan Eovaldi and Chris Capuano in the rotation, a source told ESPNNewYork.com. Plus, they have Ivan Nova due to return from Tommy John surgery in late May.
In seven MLB seasons, Kuroda compiled a 79-79 record with a 3.45 ERA and 986 strikeouts in 1,319 innings pitched.
He was paid $16 million in 2014.