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Ryota Igarashi | Relief Pitcher

Team: International Player
Age / DOB:  (33) / 5/28/1979
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 201
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Ryota Igarashi has signed a three-year deal with the Soft Bank Hawks of Japan's Central League.
Things didn't go so well for Igarashi in the states, so he'll return to his native country. The 33-year-old posted a 6.41 ERA over 83 career major league appearances. Fri, Nov 16, 2012 12:14:00 PM
Source: Yasuko Yanagita on Twitter

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Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Yankees sent RHP Ryota Igarashi outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The move clears him from the team's 40-man roster. Igarashi has allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks in three major league innings this season.
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 11:47:00 AM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Yankees optioned RHP Ryota Igarashi to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Igarashi has allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks in three major league innings this season. He should be brought back up eventually.
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 12:56:00 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Yankees recalled RHP Ryota Igarashi from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Igarashi, 33, has pitched just one inning for the Yankees this season, allowing one run on a hit and a pair of walks. It will likely be another short stint this time around, as Derek Lowe has reportedly been signed and will join the team on Monday.
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 06:26:00 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Yankees optioned RHP Ryota Igarashi to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

He was up for just one day and didn't appear in a game. Igarashi will return to a 2.61 ERA and 15/4 K/BB ratio at the Triple-A level.
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 04:04:00 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Yankees recalled RHP Ryota Igarashi from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Igarashi's previous stint with the Yanks only lasted a couple of days. He has a 2.61 ERA and 15/4 K/BB ratio at the Triple-A level since being claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays about a month ago. He'll pitch in middle relief.
Thu, Jun 28, 2012 05:04:00 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

The Yankees will call up Ryota Igarashi on Thursday.

Igarashi has already been with three different teams this year. He'll be used as bullpen depth in New York.
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 04:54:00 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Yankees optioned RHP Ryota Igarashi to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Igarashi appeared in just one game for the Bombers, giving up a run on a hit and two walks. He's been dominant at Triple-A this season, but it hasn't carried over in his brief time in the majors with the Yanks and Blue Jays.
Sun, Jun 10, 2012 01:33:00 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Yankees recalled RHP Ryota Igarashi from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Igarashi was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays in late May. He's done pretty well in the minor leagues this season but was sent off by Toronto after two ugly big-league appearances. The Yanks will hope for the best.
Thu, Jun 7, 2012 04:00:00 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Yankees claimed RHP Ryota Igarashi off waivers from the Blue Jays; assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Igarashi was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays over the weekend, just days after he was called up from the minors. The 33-year-old right-hander has pitched well in the minors this season, but owns an ugly 6.17 ERA in the big leagues. He'll serve as relief depth.
Tue, May 29, 2012 03:13:00 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Blue Jays designated RHP Ryota Igarashi for assignment.

That was quick. Igarashi was just called up Friday but earned his walking papers after allowing two runs in each of his two appearances.
Sun, May 27, 2012 12:33:00 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Ryota Igarashi from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Igarashi owns a 5.74 career ERA and 1.71 WHIP, but he's been dominant at Las Vegas this season, posting a 1.29 ERA and 28/3 K/BB ratio over 21 innings. He'll work in middle relief.
Fri, May 25, 2012 12:19:00 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Blue Jays acquired RHP Ryota Igarashi from the Pirates in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Igarashi owns a 5.74 career ERA and 1.71 career WHIP and was knocked around for nine runs on 15 hits over 9 1/3 innings this spring, but the Jays evidently see something in him. He's expected to go to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 02:24:00 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Pirates reassigned Ryota Igarashi to minor league camp.

Not a big surprise, as Igarashi was knocked around for nine runs on 15 hits over 9 1/3 innings this spring. It's not clear if he'll stay with the Pirates in the minors or try his luck elsewhere.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 11:03:00 AM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Player

Pirates signed RHP Ryota Igarashi to a minor league contract.

The agreement was reported last week, then finalized by the Pirates on Tuesday morning. Igarashi owns a rough 5.74 career ERA and 1.71 career WHIP, but he'll try to turn things around with Pittsburgh. The deal carries an invitation to major league spring training.
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 10:35:00 AM

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