Koji Uehara 19 | Pitcher
Boston Red Sox
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| Thu. May 9, 2013 |
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| News: Uehara struck out all three batters he faced in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Minnesota. | Impact: As usual, Uehara pitched in the eighth inning, although Boston was trailing Thursday. Uehara was considered for the closer's role with injuries to Joel Hanrahan (forearm) and Andrew Bailey (biceps), but Boston manager John Farrell recently said that Junichi Tazawa will pitch the ninth inning.(RotoWire, ) |
| Tue. May 7, 2013 | |
| News: Though Uehara was being considered for the closer's role in the wake of Joel Hanrahan's forearm injury, he will continue pitching in the eighth inning for now, Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio reports. | Impact: Uehara owns a 2.63 ERA and 17:2 K:BB ratio in 13.2 innings out of Boston's bullpen this year, but given his success in the eighth inning, manager John Farrell will keep him in that role even with both Hanrahan and Andrew Bailey dealing with arm injuries. Manager John Farrell is planning to use Junichi Tazawa as his closer for now.(RotoWire, ) |
| Tue. May 7, 2013 | |
| News: Uehara might end up closing for the Red Sox if Joel Hanrahan is sidelined with his forearm injury, the Boston Herald speculates. | Impact: Both Uehara and Junichi Tazawa have excellent skills, though Uehara has some closing experience.(RotoWire, ) |
2013 Season
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W-L
0-0 |
SV
1 |
ERA
2.16 |
K
23 |
Bio
Ht: 6' 1" Wt: 190 Age: 38
Bats: R Throws: R
Born: 4/3/1975, Osaka, Japan
College: None
Debut: 2009
Salary: $4,250,000
Bats: R Throws: R
Born: 4/3/1975, Osaka, Japan
College: None
Debut: 2009
Salary: $4,250,000
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