Jordan Diaz3B | Athletics

Jordan Diaz: Signs with Japanese teamJanuary 10, 2025 | 09:26 PM

Diaz signed a contract with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball on Friday. Diaz put together a solid season last year at Triple-A Las Vegas, slashing .301./.362/.529 with 22 homers and 85 RBI across 436 plate appearances. Rather than spend another season in the Athletics' farm system, the 24-year-old infielder will look to further his career overseas, though a return to the States may still be possible if his stock improves while in Japan.