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Washington Nationals Say Shinnosuke Ogasawara Ready To Help In 2025
The Washington Nationals signed Japanese pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara despite his losing record. General Manager Mike Rizzo believes the lefty is “big league ready.”
With a historic move, Nats add Shinnosuke Ogasawara to crowded rotation
Shinnosuke Ogasawara, a 27-year-old left-hander, pitched to a 3.12 ERA in 24 games for the Chunichi Dragons last season.
Nationals hope Ogasawara signing opens more doors in Asia
Why did it take 20 years for the Nationals to sign their first free agent from Asia?“That market is a market that is built on relationships,” general manager Mike Rizzo said. “You can’t go down there and just pick and choose a guy you want to scout and try and sign him.
Nats bullish on Ogasawara's potential in the big leagues
In the latest signing in a busy international free-agent market, the Nationals have agreed to a two-year deal with left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara. Ogasawara, 27, was posted by the Chunichi Dragons in December.
Nats stay flexible, add starting depth with Shinnosuke Ogasawara signing
Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara is a simple fit for the Washington Nationals. He is inexpensive, having agreed Friday to a two-year, $3.5 million contract. He fills a need, adding to the depth of their starting rotation.
Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and Nationals agree to a $3.5 million, 2-year contract
Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and the Washington Nationals agreed Friday to a $3.5 million, two-year contract. Ogasawara gets a $1.5 million salary this season and $2 million in 2026. The 27-year-old was made available to Major League Baseball teams by the Central League’s Chunichi Dragons on Dec.
Nationals Sign Shinnosuke Ogasawara
The Nationals announced the signing of left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara to a two-year deal on Friday. The WME Baseball client is
Nats sign first Japanese free agent with 2-year deal for Ogasawara
For the first time in club history, the Nationals have signed a player directly from Asia, announcing today a two-year deal with Japanese left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara.Ogasawara was an All-Star for the Chunichi Dragons in 2023 and posted a 3.
Nationals, LHP Shinnosuke Ogasawara agree to 2-year, $3.5M deal
The Washington Nationals have agreed Friday to a two-year $3.5 million deal with left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara, who played for the Chunichi Dragons in 2024.
Nationals' Shinnosuke Ogasawara: Two-year contract with Washington
The Nationals signed Ogasawara to a two-year contract Friday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. The financial details of the deal are not yet known. Ogasawara, 27, posted a 3.12 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 82:22 K:BB over 144.
Nationals agree to terms with LHP Ogasawara
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara on a two-year contract and designated left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa for assignment on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
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Washington Nationals Make History-Making Transaction on Friday
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Nationals make their first ever splash in the Japanese market
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The Opener: Ogasawara, Potential Trades, Contreras
Here's what to watch for around MLB today, including a DFA resolution for Roansy Contreras and a possible contract for Shinnosuke Ogasawara.