The Hanshin Tigers have signed LHP Easton Lucas. Lucas (29) has struggled at the MLB level. He has decent stuff, and since the Tigers were able to fix Jon Duplantier, this could be a good landing spot for him.
Lucas, 29, was drafted in the 14th round of the 2019 draft by the Miami Marlins and spent a few seasons in the minor leagues before making his major league debut with the Oakland Athletics in 2023. He bounced around the league in 2024 before being claimed by the Blue Jays late in the season.
The left-handed pitcher made his debut shortly thereafter, but was crucial in his first two starts, beating MacKenzie Gore and Garrett Crochet. Unfortunately, LucasMania came to an end in his third start and Lucas was optioned after his fourth start. He had three more stints with the Jays, but never pitched in more than one game. Lucas finished the season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.
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