SSG Landers sign ex-MLB pitcher Richardson

The Korea Times reports that the SSG Landers have signed former major league pitcher Lyon Richardson. The 26-year-old right-hander agreed to a one-year contract worth $1 million, which includes a signing bonus of $100,000. Richardson, who was a second-round pick by the Cincinnati Reds in 2018, made his MLB debut in 2023 and appeared in 41 games for the Reds before being designated for assignment and signing with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Over his MLB career, Richardson has a 6.48 ERA in 58 1/3 innings with 47 strikeouts against 40 walks. The American pitcher will join returning ace Pedro Avila at the top of the Landers' rotation next season. Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) clubs are each allowed to sign a maximum of two foreign pitchers, with most teams filling the Asian quota spot with a pitcher.

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