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Samsung Lions part ways with Asian quota pitcher, sign Japanese right-hander
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Samsung Lions part ways with Asian quota pitcher, sign Japanese right-hander

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Samsung Lions have parted ways with Asian quota pitcher Yura Miyaji.
  • They have signed Japanese right-handed pitcher Satoshi Miyamori.
  • The team believes Miyamori offers a low-risk, potentially high-reward option, as they have "nothing more to lose."

The professional baseball team Samsung Lions has made a significant roster change, deciding to part ways with their Asian quota pitcher, Yura Miyaji. Miyaji had been brought in with expectations, but the team has now opted for a new international talent.

Stepping into Miyaji's place is Japanese right-handed pitcher Satoshi Miyamori. While Miyamori has yet to throw a single pitch in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) league, the Samsung Lions view this signing as a calculated gamble.

The team's decision appears to be driven by a philosophy of "nothing more to lose." Having not yet seen Miyaji in action, the Lions are betting that Miyamori represents an opportunity for improvement without the same level of prior investment or expectation.

Details of the contract, including transfer fees, indicate a total commitment of 73,000 [currency not specified]. This move signals the Lions' determination to strengthen their pitching staff for the upcoming season, seeking a fresh start with a new international arm.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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