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Kohei Arihara Signs With NPB’s Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

Kohei Arihara Signs With NPB’s Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

Former Rangers right-hander Kohei Arihara’s bid to return to MLB is over. The veteran will remain in NPB, signing a four-year deal with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, reports Yuri Karasawa of World Baseball Network (Yakyu Cosmopolitan on X).

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29
Former Rangers pitcher Kohei Arihara considering MLB return

Former Rangers pitcher Kohei Arihara considering MLB return

Former Rangers right-hander Kohei Arihara is interested in returning to MLB, per a report from Yahoo Japan (h/t to Yakyu Cosmopolitan). Arihara is set to become a free agent on December 2.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / May 23, 2021
Rangers pitcher Kohei Arihara to undergo shoulder surgery, will be sidelined for months

Rangers pitcher Kohei Arihara to undergo shoulder surgery, will be sidelined for months

Texas Rangers pitcher Kohei Arihara needs shoulder surgery and will be sidelined for at least 12 weeks.

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