Report: INF Rougned Odor signs with Japan's Yomiuri Giants

Field Level Media|published: Sat 20th January, 13:46 2024

Jun 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Rougned Odor (24) hits a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at PNC Park. credits: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

After playing in the National League for the first time last season, veteran infielder Rougned Odor is set for more change after signing a contract with Japan's Yomiuri Giants, Hochi Sports reported.

Odor, 29, played in 59 games for the San Diego Padres in 2023 before he was released in July, batting .203 with four home runs and 18 RBIs.

Over 10 major league seasons with the Texas Rangers (2014-20), New York Yankees (2021), Baltimore Orioles (2022) and Padres, Odor is a career .230 hitter with 178 home runs and 568 RBIs. He has 930 career hits.

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