January 11, 2014
Otake, a Japanese relief pitcher, has signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox,
WEEI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Otake was invited to minor league spring training, meaning that he isn't a realistic candidate for Boston's Opening Day roster. He's likely viewed as a project given that he wasn't even playing at the highest level of Japanese baseball. The 25-year-old reportedly possesses a 94 mph fastball, despite being listed at just 5-11, 187.