“Chufito” is looking to return to the Major Leagues after completing his contract in Japan.
The stellar Sinaloan pitcher Roberto “Chuifito” Osuna He is one of the best pitchers in the Japanese Professional Baseball League, or NPB, with the Softbank Falcons squad, where he stands out for his effectiveness in saving games.
The baseball player originally from Juan José Ríos, Sinaloa, At the time he was one of the best closers in the Big leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays, but unfortunately had an off-field incident that cost him a suspension.
second wind
It seemed that “Chufito’s” career would end after being released by the Houston Astros, so he had to grab his suitcases and travel to Japan to defend the jersey of the Astros squad. Softbank Hawks.
The Sinaloa player made history in the baseball Japanese, after signing a contract four years for 27 million dollarsbeing the highest paid in the league.
Padres had reached out to Roberto Osuna about returning to MLB.
He opted to remain in Japan, signing a four year deal with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks worth approximately $27 million pic.twitter.com/9NVbSCmtFx
— Baseball Authority (@BsblAuthority) January 3, 2024
That is why due to his great performances, Roberto was wanted by the organization of the San Diego Padres to return to the best baseball in the world, but the Sinaloa native mentioned that he still has to fulfill his promise in Japan.
«I had a proposal from the San Diego Padres, I met with them I think approximately six times. But I tell you, when you weigh the taxes of the United States and those of Japan, the salary and that type of things, Japan was better for me. I decided to stay, and I am happy with the result I have obtained.
Collect pension
But “Chufito” has not yet closed the doors to returning to the Big leaguesbecause the Sinaloan pitcher is three years away from being able to collect his pension and thus be able to retire.
RESCUE FOR OSUNA
Roberto Osuna from Sinaloa achieved his 22nd save of the season in Japan with the SoftBank Halcones, after retiring the ninth inning scoreless, with a walk, against Nippon Ham.#LaCasaDelRey pic.twitter.com/pIcBS0ybmo
— Beisbolpuro (@Beisbolpuro) September 18, 2023
“I have three years left to complete my pension in the Major Leagues, I think that once I finish in Japan I would like to return for any amount of money to the United States, complete my pension 100 percent and retire.”
Roberto Osunanothing short of being the highest paid player in the history of the baseball JapaneseRoberto Osuna He scores his 18th save of the season in Japan
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