The Dark Knight will rise again…. in Korea.
Well, at least that’s what he wants.
According to multiple reports, Matt Harvey‘s representatives reached out to clubs in the Korea Baseball Organization to see if there was any interest in him. Well, there was, from at least one baseball club in the KBO, unconfirmed as to which one. Harvey is open to the idea. However, no official offer or contract is in place yet.
It is important to note that there is a cap for KBO teams on the number of foreign players they can have on the roster at the same time. That number? Three. On top of that, only two out of three foreign players can be pitchers. This can work in Harvey’s favor if he’s the only arm of interest, but if he is not, it is not likely they will sign two pitchers.
There is also the coronavirus protocol, where Harvey (or other foreign player the KBO wants to sign) would have to self-quarantine for at least 14 days once they arrive in Korea.
We all know that Harvey wants to be back. In February, he worked out with the Blue Jays but did not receive an offer. In March, he posted a video of him pitching a bullpen session which raised further questions as to whether or not it’s the time for his return.
KBO is the only baseball happening right now, so if it’s any time for a former MLB player to play in the KBO, it may as well be now, with many more people watching and enjoying.
Harvey has not played in the majors since July of last season, when he was released by the Angels after 59 2/3 innings and a whopping 7.09 ERA.
