SSG Landers sign ex-MLB pitcher Richardson

The SSG Landers announced their signing of former major league pitcher Lyon Richardson on Thursday. The Landers said Richardson, 26, agreed to a one-year contract worth $1 million, which includes a signing bonus of $100,000. The American right-hander will join the returning ace Pedro Avila at the top of the Landers' rotation next season. Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) clubs are each allowed to sign a maximum two foreign pitchers. They may also sign one Asian quota player each, with most teams filling that spot with a pitcher. Richardson was a second-round pick by the Cincinnati Reds at the 2018 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. He made his MLB debut with the Reds in 2023 and went on to appear in 41 games for them until June this year, when he was designated for assignment and elected free agency. Richardson then signed with the eventual World Series champions Milwaukee Brewers and pitched in one game for them. Over his MLB career, Richardson had a 6.48 ERA in 58 1/3 innings with 47 strikeouts against 40 walks. Richardson pitched in 40 games in Triple-A this year, going 4-4 with a 4.44