Matt Murton News: Murton signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract to remain with the Hanshin Tigers, the Kyodo news service reports.

Murton signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract to remain with the Hanshin Tigers, the Kyodo news service reports.

Murton has been a top hitter in Japan since moving overseas in 2010. He hit .314 with 19 home runs last year. He would have found several suitors had he decided to move back to MLB, but it looks like he may finish his career in Japan.