Former MLB outfielder Edward Olivares is nearing a deal with Japan's Orix Buffaloes, shifting from the Mets.

Edward Olivares, a 28-year-old outfielder who recently played for MLB teams like the Pirates, Royals, and Padres, is close to signing with the Orix Buffaloes in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. Olivares hit .224 in last year's MLB season but impressed in the Venezuelan Winter League, drawing interest from the Buffaloes. The Mets, who had signed him earlier, may now look elsewhere for outfield depth.

January 11, 2025
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