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Munenori Kawasaki | Shortstop

Team:	Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:	(32) / 6/3/1981
Ht / Wt:	5'10' / 165
Bats / Throws:	Left / Right
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2013: Free Agent
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Munenori Kawasaki went 0-for-1 with a walk in Thursday's win against the Rangers.

Known for his personality and defensive prowess, and not his bat, Kawasaki holds no fantasy value outside of the deepest AL-only leagues. He's batting .214 with no homers and seven steals in 50 games. Jun 14 - 3:18 AM

Kawasaki goes 0-for-1 with a walk in victory
Jun 14 - 3:18 AM
Munenori Kawasaki hits walk-off double
May 26 - 4:51 PM
Kawasaki plates lone run in loss to Mariners
May 4 - 5:04 PM
Blue Jays add Munenori Kawasaki to roster
Apr 13 - 2:45 PM

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Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Munenori Kawasaki had three hits, including the game-winning two-run double, in Sunday's win over the Orioles.

The light-hitting infielder came into the game batting only .228, but he upped his mark to a more respectable .247 after today's showing. Kawasaki's two-out game-winning double into the left-center field gap finished off a four-run ninth inning against Orioles closer Jim Johnson.

May 26 - 4:51 PM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Munenori Kawasaki's seventh-inning sacrifice fly plated the Blue Jays' lone run in Saturday's loss to the Mariners.

Kawasaki has been playing on a near-daily basis since Jose Reyes was placed on the DL and has struggled to hold his own, hitting .216/.306/.275 with no homers, four RBI and three stolen bases. His potential for steals makes him a somewhat appealing option as a middle infielder in deeper fantasy leagues, but owners can expect to be disappointed with the other aspects of his game.

May 4 - 5:04 PM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Blue Jays purchased the contract of INF Munenori Kawasaki from Triple-A Buffalo.

Kawasaki will replace Jose Reyes (ankle) on the active roster, but is strictly being promoted as depth. The 31-year-old posted an abysmal .192/.257/.202 batting line over 61 games with the Mariners last season.

Apr 13 - 2:45 PM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports the Blue Jays will call up infielder Munenori Kawasaki to take the place of Jose Reyes (ankle) on the active roster.

The Blue Jays are expected to use a combination of Maicer Izturis and Emilio Bonifacio to replace Reyes, so Kawasaki will serve as middle infield depth in the short-term. Rosenthal also expects the Blue Jays to have interest in trading for Josh Wilson or the recently DFA'd Cody Ransom.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Apr 13 - 9:02 AM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

According to Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun, the Blue Jays are showing interest in free agent infielder Munenori Kawasaki.

The 31-year-old posted an abysmal .192/.257/.202 line over 61 games with the Mariners in his first taste of MLB action in 2012. If there is mutual interest, Kawasaki could compete for a reserve infielder role with the Jays.

Source: Bob Elliott on Twitter

Feb 16 - 11:21 PM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Mariners released INF Munenori Kawasaki.

The 31-year-old infielder signed a minor league contract with the Mariners last winter then posted a putrid .192/.257/.202 batting line in 115 plate appearances. Kawasaki seems likely to head back to Japan.

Source: Greg Johns on Twitter

Wed, Oct 24, 2012 05:41:00 PM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Munenori Kawasaki went 2-for-3 with an RBI in Monday's loss to the Orioles.

Kawasaki surprisingly accounted for the bulk of the Mariners' offense against Chris Tillman. Its possible he could play himself into more playing time. More likely, he'll be back in a reserve role when Brendan Ryan is healthy enough to return.

Mon, Aug 6, 2012 10:38:00 PM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Munenori Kawasaki went 2-for-3 with a three-run double Monday in the Mariners' 8-6 win over the Angels.

The double more than doubled Kawasaki's RBI total as a major leaguer; he entered the day with a .158 average and two RBI in 38 at-bats. The Mariners could consider increasing his playing time with Brendan Ryan struggling so mightily at the plate, but it's not at all likely Kawasaki would outhit Ryan in the long run.

Tue, Jun 5, 2012 02:11:00 AM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Munenori Kawasaki is batting just .133/.235/.133 through his first 17 MLB plate appearances.

Kawasaki was signed to a minor league contract this winter and was able to crack the Mariners' Opening Day roster. But it's probably not meant to last. The 30-year-old had a weak .636 OPS last season in Japan and the M's already have ample glove-first types.

Mon, Apr 23, 2012 09:30:00 AM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Mariners purchased the contract of INF Munenori Kawasaki.

Kawasaki earned a spot on the Mariners' bench after hitting .387 (12-for-31) with 10 RBI and two stolen bases this spring. The 30-year-old had a .636 OPS last season in Japan and is more known for his glove than the bat, so he shouldn't be on your fantasy radar.

Tue, Mar 27, 2012 12:50:00 AM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Munenori Kawasaki smacked three hits in five at-bats on Tuesday against the Reds.

He added a run and an RBI, giving him five and nine, respectively. Lacking power, he has nonetheless earned the right to become part of the Opening Day roster conversation, as he is now batting .367 through 11 games.

Wed, Mar 21, 2012 05:41:00 AM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Munenori Kawasaki has looked sharp at the plate so far, batting .429 with eight RBI in 19 spring at-bats.

The 30-year-old has hit safely in seven straight games. However, his upside is severely limited, so take his quick start with a grain of salt at this stage.

Mon, Mar 12, 2012 06:37:00 AM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Mariners signed SS Munenori Kawasaki to a minor league contract.

Kawasaki carries a strong defensive reputation, but he batted just .267 with a .636 OPS last season for the Softbank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball. He's a longshot to make the Mariners' Opening Day roster and probably won't ever be a regular here in the states.

Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter

Wed, Jan 4, 2012 10:18:00 PM

Munenori Kawasaki - SS - Blue Jays

Japanese infielder Munenori Kawasaki is expected to sign a minor-league contract with the Mariners by end of week, Larry Stone of the Seattle Times reports.

At a news conference last month, Kawasaki said the only MLB team he wanted to play for was the Mariners. He'll get his wish, but is no lock to make the Opening Day roster. The light-hitting shortstop batted .267 last season for Japan's Softbank Hawks (with one homer and a .647 OPS in 603 at-bats), but cleared the .300 plateau in three of his previous four seasons. Kawasaki, 30, has a ceiling of a utility player.

Source: Larry Stone on Twitter

Thu, Dec 15, 2011 01:24:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	J.P. Arencibia
	2	Josh Thole
1B	1	Adam Lind
2B	1	Maicer Izturis
	2	Emilio Bonifacio
SS	1	Jose Reyes D.L. Jose Reyes (ankle) will join Triple-A Buffalo on Friday to continue his rehab assignment. He'll be just one step away from activation at that point. Reyes, who has been on the shelf since April 12 with a severe ankle sprain, is 5-for-12 through his first three rehab games at High-A Dunedin. He should be back in the Blue Jays' starting lineup in less than a week. Jun 19
	2	Munenori Kawasaki
3B	1	Brett Lawrie D.L. Brett Lawrie (ankle) took grounders and some light batting practice on Wednesday afternoon. It's a nice step in the right direction for the young third baseman, who injured his ankle on a slide on May 27. He should be cleared to run the bases in about one week. Then comes the minor league rehab assignment. The best guess right now is that he's back in early July. Jun 19
	2	Mark DeRosa
LF	1	Melky Cabrera
	2	Rajai Davis
CF	1	Colby Rasmus
RF	1	Jose Bautista
DH	1	Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	R.A. Dickey
	2	Josh Johnson
	3	Brandon Morrow D.L. An MRI taken Wednesday on Brandon Morrow's troublesome right forearm showed no major damage. Morrow felt lingering discomfort in his forearm Monday after going two innings in a rehab start at High-A Dunedin. He will refrain from throwing for a week or so to let the inflammation that is bothering him go away. Morrow remains sidelined indefinitely. Jun 19
	4	Mark Buehrle
	5	J.A. Happ D.L. J.A. Happ (head) threw a bullpen session Tuesday. Another step in the right direction for the left-handed starter, who suffered a sprained right knee when he collapsed on the mound after being in the head by a line drive last month. He should be ready to return to live major league games in early-to-mid July. Jun 18
	6	Kyle Drabek D.L. Kyle Drabek (elbow) is scheduled to pitch two innings of an intrasquad game early next week. Good news for Drabek, who underwent Tommy John surgery last June. The 25-year-old figures to require a lengthy rehab assignment, but he should make an impact with the big club at some point during the second half of the season. Jun 14
	7	Drew Hutchison D.L. Drew Hutchison (elbow) will throw a simulated game Tuesday. It's the next step in his rehab process from Tommy John surgery. Hutchison figures to throw a few simulated games before going out on a minor league rehab assignment, but he's getting closer. The 22-year-old is unlikely to be an option for the Jays until well into the second half. Jun 14
	8	Chien-Ming Wang
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Casey Janssen
	2	Sergio Santos D.L. Sergio Santos (elbow) threw long-toss Friday. Santos is currently making his way back from surgery last month to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow. He's expected to throw a side session next week, but he won't be an option for Toronto's bullpen until after the All-Star break. Jun 14
	3	Darren Oliver
	4	Steve Delabar
	5	Esmil Rogers
	6	Aaron Loup
	7	Brett Cecil
	8	Dustin McGowan
	9	Luis Perez D.L. Luis Perez has shut down his rehab due to lingering issues with his surgically-repaired elbow. Perez underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last July. He might not pitch in the majors in 2013. Jun 18
	10	Neil Wagner
	11	Juan Perez
	12	Ramon Ortiz D.L. An MRI on Ramon Ortiz's right elbow did not reveal a tear. It's a surprise, given Ortiz's reaction after suffering the injury Sunday. He'll be re-evaluated after the swelling subsides, but it sounds like his career isn't over just yet. Jun 4

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