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The KT Wiz signed pitcher Patrick Murphy for $277K and released William Cuevas to free up a roster spot. Murphy, with experience in Japan, MLB, and Triple-A, will continue his career in South Korea, while Cuevas, a former MLB pitcher and Wiz veteran, was released after a less effective season.
Outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has agreed to a 6-year, $113 million deal with the San Francisco Giants. The 25-year-old South Korean star, who was the 2022 MVP of the KBO League, brings strong contact skills and the ability to avoid strikeouts. While his power numbers may not be exceptional, the Giants are betting on his potential as a young, athletic player who can improve their roster. Lee's contract is still pending a physical examination.
The Chicago White Sox have signed pitcher Erick Fedde to a two-year, $15 million contract. Fedde, who previously played for the Washington Nationals and the NC Dinos in the KBO League, had an impressive 2023 season in Korea, earning the league's Most Valuable Player Award. He is expected to join the White Sox rotation for the 2024 MLB season.