The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles said Monday they have acquired left-hander Cedrick Bowers, who was released by the Yokohama BayStars earlier in the offseason.

Bowers, 27, posted a 7-5 record with a 3.83 ERA in 18 games this year with the BayStars before being put on waivers on Nov. 16.

He is 14-9 with a 3.69 ERA in 38 games in two years in Japanese baseball.