the Yankees traded Blash to the Los Angeles Angels for a player to be named later or cash considerations. In 24 games with the Angels, Blash hit only .103 with 1 RBI. On November 29, 2018, Blash was released by the Angels. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles On December 7, 2018, Blash signed a contract with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the 2019 season worth ¥120 million. On December 3, 2019, Blash signed a 1-year extension to remain with the Eagles. On December 2, 2020, he become a free agent. He retired on January 13, 2021. Personal life Blash's younger brother, Jamori, a 23rd-round draft pick in 2017, is a first baseman in the Washington Nationals organization. References External links 1989 births Living people Expatriate baseball players in Japan Charros de Jalisco players Clinton LumberKings players El Paso Chihuahuas players Everett AquaSox players High Desert Mavericks players Jackson Generals (Southern League) players Leones del Escogido players Los Angeles Angels players Major League Baseball left fielders Major League Baseball players from the United States Virgin Islands Major League Baseball right fielders Miami Dade Sharks baseball players Nippon Professional Baseball designated hitters Nippon Professional Baseball outfielders People from Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Pulaski Mariners players Salt Lake Bees players San Diego Padres players Tacoma Rainiers players Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles players American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic United States Virgin Islands expatriate baseball players