The Yomiuri Giants have acquired infielder Josh Fields, according to Sponichi (via Patrick Newman of NPBTracker). An official announcement of the deal is expected in the next few days.

Fields was recently claimed off of waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Colorado Rockies on May 25.  In 50 games for Triple-A Colorado Springs, Fields was hitting .365/.429/.674 with 11 home runs and 45 RBIs.

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