Miguel Yajure

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75+2⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023. [18]

Tokyo Yakult Swallows

On December 6, 2023, Yajure signed with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball. [19] On November 5, the Swallows announced that they would not bring Yajure back for the 2025 season, making him a free agent. [20]

Pitching style

He is noted for his control. He has four pitches which include a fastball that occasionally reached 97 mph by 2020, a curveball, a cutter, and a good changeup. [21] [22] [8]

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Miguel Yajure
Miguel Yajure Swallows 20240310.jpg
Yajure with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1998-05-01) May 1, 1998 (age 26)
Cabimas, Venezuela
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 31, 2020, for the New York Yankees
NPB: March 30, 2024, for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows