Shingo Takatsu, who signed a one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox last month, wrapped up his private training in Tokyo on Saturday ahead of his departure for the United States on Sunday.
After a 32-pitch bullpen session, the 35-year-old right-hander emptied the locker at the Yakult Swallows' practice facility that he had used for 13 years and said he is ready to join his new teammates at spring training in Tucson, Ariz. next Friday.
"My arm seems all right," he said, even though he is not used to pitching at this time of year.