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Steve Adams of MLBTradeRumors.com reports that Matt Dominguez has signed a one-year deal with Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines.

Dominguez, 28, spent all of 2017 at Triple-A in the Red Sox organization, hitting .264/.295/.425 with 16 homers. He's hit only .231/.273/.371 over parts of five seasons in the majors.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/5046/matt-dominguez

David Huff has agreed to a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Huff put up strong numbers for the LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization between 2016-2017 and has now landed himself a fairly lucrative deal in Japan. The 33-year-old left-hander pitched for the Indians, Yankees, Giants, Dodgers, and Angels over parts of eight major league seasons.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/4951/david-huff

O'Koyea Dickson has signed a contract with the Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball.

No word yet on the term length or financial details. Dickson elected to become a free agent in November after being outrighted off the Dodgers' 40-man roster. The 27-year-old corner outfielder put up good numbers last season at Triple-A Oklahoma City, including an .811 OPS and 24 home runs in 116 games. He should fare well in the power-friendly Japanese league.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/8225/okoyea-dickson

Marcos Grunfeld of Sports Venezuela reports that Adonis Garcia has agreed to a deal with the LG Twins in the Korea Baseball Organization.

Financial terms are not yet known. There were rumors of Garcia heading to play internationally earlier in December, and it appears we now know where. The 32-year-old Cuban infielder showed flashes of talent in his time with the Braves, but he also struggled badly with consistency. Garcia batted just .237/.273/.347 in 52 games last season while missing three months with a torn ligament in his left ring finger. Barring a resurgence in the KBO, his time as a major leaguer is likely over.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/6964/adonis-garcia

Dillon Gee has signed on to play with the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Financial terms have yet to be disclosed. Gee appeared in 18 games for the Twins last year -- four of them starts -- and finished with a 3.47 ERA and a 41/15 K/BB ratio in 49 1/3 innings. The 31-year-old right-hander has also pitched for the Mets, Royals, and Rangers over parts of seven major league seasons. Assuming it's not a multi-year deal, he could see a much stronger market in MLB free agency next winter if he pitches well in Japan in 2018.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/5796/dillon-gee

Tyler Wilson has signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization, according to Jee-ho Yoo of Yonhap News.

The Orioles removed Wilson from their 40-man roster in September and the 28-year-old has now decided to head overseas. Wilson posted a 5.02 ERA ERA over parts of three seasons with Baltimore.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/7733/tyler-wilson

Free agent starter Nick Martinez signed a one-year, $1.8 million contract with Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Martinez reportedly spurned multiple MLB offers to sign in Japan, although the $1.8 is likely more guaranteed money than he would have found over here. Martinez is still just 27 years old and could use a good year to try to re-establish value. He owns a career 4.77 ERA in four seasons in the majors.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/7750/nick-martinez

Xavier Scruggs will return for a second season with the NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization.

Scruggs, a former part-timer with the Cardinals and Marlins, excelled in the power-friendly KBO in 2017, slashing .300/.402/.595 with 35 home runs and 111 RBI in 115 games. He'll get a $1.3 million salary for the 2018 campaign after earning $1 million last season. The 30-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder was a .227/.292/.303 career hitter in 130 major league plate appearances with St. Louis and Miami between 2014-2016.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/7984/xavier-scruggs

Brewers released RHP Taylor Jungmann.

Jungmann apparently has a deal lined up with a team in Japan. The 28-year-old right-hander spent the large majority of the 2017 season in the minor leagues, registering a 3.06 ERA and 113/56 K/BB ratio in 123 1/3 innings between Double-A Biloxi and Triple-A Colorado Springs. He holds a 4.54 career ERA in 146 2/3 innings at the major league level.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/631 ... r-jungmann

A report out of South Korea has indicated that Wei-Chung Wang has agreed to terms with the NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization.

Wang earned his way back onto the Brewers' 40-man roster this past season with a strong showing at Triple-A following a move to the bullpen, but he struggled in his brief time with the big club. The left-hander will turn just 26 in April.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/7688/wei-chung-wang

According to Kyodo News, outfielder Nori Aoki has agreed to a three-year contract with with the Yakult Swallows of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball League.

The deal is worth around $9.19 million. Aoki returns to the Swallows after a six-year stint in the states where he batted .285/.350/.387 over 758 games between the Brewers, Royals, Mariners, Giants, Astros, Mets, and Blue Jays. He turned 36 earlier this month and might have been looking at a spring training invite if he wanted to stick around in MLB.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/4891/nori-aoki

WhiteSox wrote:According to Kyodo News, outfielder Nori Aoki has agreed to a three-year contract with with the Yakult Swallows of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball League.

The deal is worth around $9.19 million. Aoki returns to the Swallows after a six-year stint in the states where he batted .285/.350/.387 over 758 games between the Brewers, Royals, Mariners, Giants, Astros, Mets, and Blue Jays. He turned 36 earlier this month and might have been looking at a spring training invite if he wanted to stick around in MLB.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/4891/nori-aoki

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Indians released RHP Lisalverto Bonilla.

Bonilla agreed to a minor league deal with the Tribe in December but he's now signed a $700,000 contract with the Samsung Lions in Korea. The 27-year-old holds a career 6.28 ERA over 15 appearances -- seven starts -- at the big league level.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/735 ... to-bonilla

Former Cubs reliever Koji Uehara signs with Yomiuri Giants in Japan

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Koji Uehara returned to his former Japanese team the Yomiuri Giants on Friday.

The financial terms of Uehara's deal were not revealed.

The 42-year-old right-handed closer helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2013 when he was named MVP of the American League Championship Series. He spent nine seasons in MLB, compiling 95 saves and a 2.66 ERA.

Prior to going to the U.S., Uehara was a member of the Giants from 1999 to 2008 and was a two-time winner of the Sawamura Award, Japan's version of the Cy Young Award.

Last season, Uehara pitched in 49 games for the Chicago Cubs, winning three, losing four and saving two with a 3.98 ERA. He did not appear in the postseason and was released after the season.

In addition to Boston and Chicago, he also played for Baltimore and Texas.

The Giants are Japan's oldest professional team but have struggled recently, finishing fourth last season in the Central League.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ba ... story.html

Tigers wrote:Former Cubs reliever Koji Uehara signs with Yomiuri Giants in Japan

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Koji Uehara returned to his former Japanese team the Yomiuri Giants on Friday.

The financial terms of Uehara's deal were not revealed.

The 42-year-old right-handed closer helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2013 when he was named MVP of the American League Championship Series. He spent nine seasons in MLB, compiling 95 saves and a 2.66 ERA.

Prior to going to the U.S., Uehara was a member of the Giants from 1999 to 2008 and was a two-time winner of the Sawamura Award, Japan's version of the Cy Young Award.

Last season, Uehara pitched in 49 games for the Chicago Cubs, winning three, losing four and saving two with a 3.98 ERA. He did not appear in the postseason and was released after the season.

In addition to Boston and Chicago, he also played for Baltimore and Texas.

The Giants are Japan's oldest professional team but have struggled recently, finishing fourth last season in the Central League.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ba ... story.html

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