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3 weeks agoNPB's Chiba Lotte Marines Sign Sam Long
Sam Long signed with Chiba Lotte Marines for 2026 after five MLB seasons, securing a guaranteed contract and a fresh start in Japan.
Contreras is a former top pitching prospect who has spent parts of five seasons in the big leagues. He was a key part of the Pirates' return from the Yankees in the Jameson Taillon trade and found a bit of early success out of the Pittsburgh rotation. Things went off the rails in the 2023 season, though, and he has bounced around as a journeyman reliever over the past few seasons.