First baseman Yoshitomo Tsutsugo has signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, while pitcher Kohei Arihara is set to make his major league return for the Texas Rangers, Joel Wolfe, the agent for both players, said Monday.
Tsutsugo, who parted ways with the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this month, is expected to play for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons while seeking a return to the majors under the deal.
Right-hander Arihara, meanwhile, who is on a minor league contract with Texas, will be promoted back to the Rangers' MLB roster Tuesday and will likely pitch the same day, according to Wolfe.