Naoyuki Uwasawa
Naoyuki Uwasawa (上沢 直之, Uwasawa Naoyuki; born February 6, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[1] He has previously played in NPB for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox.[2] CareerHokkaido Nippon-Ham FightersUwasawa debuted for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2014. He was selected to the 2018 NPB All-Star game.[3] On October 10, 2018, he was selected Japan national baseball team at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.[4] After the 2023 season, the Fighters posted Uwasawa to Major League Baseball teams.[5] Boston Red SoxOn January 11, 2024, Uwasawa signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.[6] On March 27, after triggering an assignment clause in his contract, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.[7] The next day, he was selected to the 40-man roster and optioned to extended spring training.[8][9] On April 28, Uwasawa was recalled from the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox and promoted to the majors for the first time.[10] On May 2, Uwasawa made his MLB debut, pitching two innings in a game against the San Francisco Giants; he collected his first MLB strikeout, against Michael Conforto.[1] Uwasawa was optioned to Triple–A on May 8.[11] Uwasawa was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on July 9.[12] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Worcester on July 13.[13] Uwasawa elected free agency on October 31.[14] Fukuoka SoftBank HawksOn December 18, 2024, Uwasawa signed a four–year contract with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball.[15] References
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