Kosuke Fukudome Traded to Indians

When the Chicago Cubs signed Kosuke Fukudome out of Japan, they had huge hopes for him. As it turns out, Kosuke Fukudome disappointed. However, the 34-year-old outfielder will now get a new start. On Thursday, Kosuke Fukudome was traded to the Cleveland Indians for a pair of minor leaguers.

Kosuke Fukudome is hitting .273 with three homers and 13 RBIs in 293 at-bats. Over his career, his stats are very underwhelming. He has a career batting average of .262 to go with 37 homers and 169 RBIs in 1651 at-bats.

The Indians, who went after Carlos Beltran before he was traded to the San Francisco Giants, really need help in the outfield. While Kosuke Fukudome is a far, far cry from Carlos Beltran, he should be able to help. The change of scenery very well could help the native of Osaki, Japan.

Kosuke Fukudome - Cleveland Indians Trade (Image: TSN.ca)