Ogasawara, Washington Nationals

Nats stay flexible, add starting depth with Shinnosuke Ogasawara signing
Ogasawara, who has kept his ERA under 3.15 in two of his last three seasons in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball Organization, provides Washington with plenty of options.
Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and Nationals agree to a $3.5 million, 2-year contract
Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and the Washington Nationals agreed Friday to a $3.5 million, two-year contract. Ogasawara gets a $1.5 million salary this season and $2 million in 2026. The 27-year-old was made available to Major League Baseball teams by the Central League’s Chunichi Dragons on Dec.
Nats sign first Japanese free agent with 2-year deal for Ogasawara
For the first time in club history, the Nationals have signed a player directly from Asia, announcing today a two-year deal with Japanese left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara.Ogasawara was an All-Star for the Chunichi Dragons in 2023 and posted a 3.
With a historic move, Nats add Shinnosuke Ogasawara to crowded rotation
Shinnosuke Ogasawara, a 27-year-old left-hander, pitched to a 3.12 ERA in 24 games for the Chunichi Dragons last season.
Nationals Sign Shinnosuke Ogasawara
The Nationals announced the signing of left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara to a two-year deal on Friday. The WME Baseball client is
Baseball: Lefty Ogasawara agrees to 2-year deal with Nationals
The Washington Nationals said Friday they have signed Japanese left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara to a two-year deal.
Nationals sign Japanese pitcher Ogasawara to 2-year deal
The Washington Nationals and Japanese left-handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara agreed to a two-year contract, the club announced Friday.Financial terms of the agreement aren't yet known.Ogasawara, 27,
Nationals sign Shinnosuke Ogasawara, designate Joe La Sorsa for assignment
Left-hander Joe La Sorsa was designated for assignment to open a roster spot. The QB, projected as a top-two pick ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, will not participate in practice or the game, but will meet with teams at the event.
Nats expect Ogasawara to earn spot in Opening Day rotation
Shinnosuke Ogasawara isn’t the first Japanese player Mike Rizzo has scouted, or even attempted to sign. The Nationals have been trying to make inroads in Asia for years but, according to Rizzo, had been unsuccessful at building the kind of meaningful relationships needed to seal the deal.
Nationals Make History, Signing Japanese All-Star Shinnosuke Ogasawara
For the first time since becoming the Washington Nationals in 2005, the team has signed an international player directly from an Asian country. Early Friday afternoon, they agreed to terms with Shinnosuke Ogasawara of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.
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Nats bullish on Ogasawara's potential in the big leagues
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Mike Rizzo Discusses Nationals’ Rotation Plans, Offseason Moves
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Washington Nationals Make History-Making Transaction on Friday
The Washington Nationals signed Japanese pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara on Friday, making him the first player that the ...
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Nationals make their first ever splash in the Japanese market
The Nationals have made left handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara their first ever signing directly from Asia. The Nationals ...
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The Opener: Ogasawara, Potential Trades, Contreras
Here's what to watch for around MLB today, including a DFA resolution for Roansy Contreras and a possible contract for Shinnosuke Ogasawara.