The Yokohama Bay Stars announced today that they signed former Chunichi Dragon Enyelbert Soto (30).  He was also assigned the number sixty-one.  No other details are known at this time.

Source: official announcement, Sponichi 12/14/2012

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UPDATE @ 5:15pm - According to Sports Hochi, Soto signed a two-year deal that will pay him 75 million yen plus incentives next season.  Source: Sports Hochi 12/14/2012

Nikkan Sports notes the deal is not yet official because the Bay Stars are waiting on his physical.  Source: Nikkan Sports 12/14/2012

UPDATE 12/19 @ 4:52pm - Soto passed his physical.  A press conference was held at the Yokohama offices today.  Source: Daily Sports 12/19/2012