He has previously played in mlb for the new york yankees and san diego padres. Although padres fans are happy for higashioka and his new, deserved contract, this move will ultimately hurt the franchise. After spending his first 16 professional seasons in the yankees organization, including his first seven in the big leagues, higashioka is coming off his only season with san diego. Rangers catcher kyle higashioka awarded with prestigious players trust honor kyle higashioka has received a prestigious award for his dedication off the field. Sent c kyle higashioka on a rehab assignment to staten island yankees. Higashioka will head back to the al after a career offensive season, one that saw him hit 17 home runs for the san diego padres.
Kyle higashioka was back at yankee stadium on tuesday for the first time since he was sent to san diego as part of the trade that brought juan soto to the bronx.
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