Koji Uehara
RP FA
Mon 5/20/19 8:14 AM

Uehara plans to announce his retirement from professional baseball Monday, Jim Allen of Kyodo News reports.
EDGE Analysis
After a successful decade-long run in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball to begin his professional career, Uehera made the leap to North America in 2009, signing a two-year deal with Baltimore. While seeing action with the Orioles, Rangers, Red Sox and Cubs over the next nine years, Uehara was one of the majors' most productive relievers, notching 95 saves and posting a 2.66 ERA and 26.5 K-BB% over 436 appearances. The 44-year-old returned to Japan after the 2017 campaign and has continued to work in a relief role for the Yomiuri Giants, but it appears he's now ready to close the book on a storied career. In addition to his achievements in the MLB, Uehara was an eight-time NPB All-Star.

Koji Uehara
RP FA
Fri 3/9/18 12:38 PM

Uehara signed with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan on Friday, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 42-year-old pitched for four teams in nine seasons since coming to America in 2009. He'll end his major-league career with a 2.66 ERA and 95 saves in 480.2 innings. His 79 saves for Boston rank seventh in Red Sox history.

Koji Uehara
RP FA
Sun 1/21/18 10:32 PM1 Comment

Uehara stated that he will retire if he doesn't receive a major league offer before the season begins, Connor Byrne of MLB Trade Rumors reports.
EDGE Analysis
Uehara will turn 43 in March, and is unsure that he'll get a major league offer before spring training starts. The right-hander pitched for the Cubs last season, appearing in 49 games and accruing a 3.98 ERA across 43.0 innings. If he's not offered a major league contract, Uehara will call it quits after 10 seasons in Japan, and 10 years of MLB service.

Koji Uehara
RP FA
Sat 9/16/17 2:19 PM

Uehara (knee, back) will not be available Saturday against the Cardinals, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 42-year-old has been dealing with an infection in his right knee, and manager Joe Maddon revealed Saturday that Uehara is also nursing a back issue. Uehara has not pitched in a game since Sept. 2 and it's uncertain when he may be able to return to active competition.

Koji Uehara
RP FA
Wed 9/13/17 4:45 PM

Uehara is dealing with a right knee infection, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He threw a simulated game Wednesday, but it is unclear when he will be able to return to game action. Uehara has not pitched since Sept. 2, so this helps explain his absence. The 42-year-old righty has a 3.98 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 43 innings this season and will be a free agent after the year.

Koji Uehara
RP FA
Sun 8/20/17 11:47 AM

Uehara (neck) was activated from the DL prior to Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He only missed two weeks with the neck ailment. Look for Uehara to resume a low-to-mid leverage role for the Cubs. He has a 3.55 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 45 strikeouts in 38 innings this season.

Koji Uehara
RP FA
Fri 8/18/17 12:02 PM

Uehara (neck) is set to toss his second bullpen in the last three days prior to Chicago's game against the Blue Jays on Friday, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.
EDGE Analysis
Uehara felt fine following his initial bullpen session Wednesday, which marked the first time he toed the rubber since landing on the DL on Aug. 9. If all goes well during Friday's appearance, the right-hander could return to the club during their road trip in Cincinnati next week.

Koji Uehara
RP FA
Wed 8/16/17 6:46 PM

Uehara (neck) threw his first bullpen session Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
He had not thrown since landing on the DL on Aug. 8, but made it through the session fine and will throw another bullpen Saturday. Uehara could be activated sometime next week.

Koji Uehara
RP FA
Wed 8/9/17 2:01 PM

Uehara (neck) was placed on the 10-day DL on Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite some encouraging initial reports regarding Uehara's injury, the Cubs decided to make the DL move, citing his age and level of discomfort as reasons to be proactive. Uehara was pulled from Tuesday's appearance with neck stiffness after allowing the first two batters he faced to reach base. Justin Grimm was recalled in a corresponding move.

Koji Uehara
RP FA
Wed 8/9/17 1:06 PM

Uehara was removed from Tuesday's game with neck stiffness, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 42-year-old allowed the first two batters he faced to reach base before exiting the game with a trainer. Hector Rondon, meanwhile, was unavailable due to back stiffness. Neither issue is considered serious, but if Uehara and Rondon both need more time, it will leave the Cubs' bullpen a bit thin for Wednesday's series finale.