Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

SSG Landers sign Drew Anderson on $570,000 deal in midseason move

The Landers are the first KBO team to announce a change to their foreign player lineup following the start of the 2024 season, which began March 23.

2024-04-28

KBO teams seal up foreign player rosters ahead of spring training

All 10 teams in the KBO have reached their foreign player maximums for the 2024 season, capping off months of movement in the domestic baseball league.

2024-01-22

KBO rule revamp gives teams more options in the injury-stricken dog days of summer

Seven of 10 KBO teams were left without at least one foreign player for part of the 2023 season due to injury. Under new KBO rules, teams can now bring in a temporary replacement rather than having to choose between waiting it out or cutting ties.

2024-01-12

SSG Landers, NC Dinos left with one spot each to fill on foreign player roster

Just two spots remain in the foreign player market, with only the NC Dinos and reigning champion SSG Landers yet to fill their second pitcher spot.

2022-12-26

Former major league pitcher Wes Parsons joins NC Dinos

The NC Dinos signed foreign pitcher Wes Parsons on Monday. Parsons agreed to a one-year contract at $600,000. Of his total contract, he will receive $80,000 in signing bonus, $320,000 in guaranteed salary and $200,000 in incentives.

2021-01-11

Odrisamer Despaigne signs on for another year with the KT Wiz

The Wiz announced they have retained Odrisamer Despaigne on a one-year deal worth up to $1.1 million. He will get $500,000 in salary and $300,000 as a signing bonus, with a maximum $300,000 up for grabs in incentives.

2020-12-17

Samsung Lions sign former big-league hitter José Pirela

The team said the Venezuela-born José Pirela signed a one-year deal worth up to $800,000, including a guaranteed salary of $500,000 and a signing bonus of $100,000. He can make up to $200,000 in incentives.

2020-12-17

Kiwoom parts ways with Taylor Motter after a weak start

The Korean baseball club Kiwoom Heroes announced Saturday they've decided to part ways with their slumping American player Taylor Motter. The Heroes said they've asked the KBO to place Motter on waivers.

2020-05-31