reported to training camp

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    August 20, 2018 2:21 AM EDT
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    The Giants announced the move Wednesday as veterans reported to training camp at the team's headquarters adjacent to MetLife Stadium.

    While terms were not disclosed, the deal was believed to be worth $5 million over two years.

    Barwin has played in 127 regular-season games with 109 starts for Houston, Philadelphia and the Los Angeles Rams. The 2014 Pro Bowler has also started six playoff games.

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    Barwin is the second linebacker to join the Giants after playing last season for the Rams; inside backer Alec Ogletree was acquired in a trade on March 14.

    To create room on the roster, the Giants waived tight end Kyle Carter.

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    The Giants also signed defensive tackle Izaah Lunsford, who spent last season on the Green Bay Packers' practice squad, and waived punter Taylor Symmank.

    New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka has thrown 48 pitches over three innings in his first simulated game since being sidelined three weeks by a strained right and left hamstring.

    Tanaka faced minor leaguers Friday at the Yankees’ spring training complex in Tampa, Florida. He struck out four during the hitless outing.

    When asked how it went, Tanaka said ”very good” in English.

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    He was 7-2 with a 4.58 ERA in 13 starts before getting hurt June 8 while running the bases in a game against the New York Mets.

    Tanaka doesn’t know his next step. It’s possibly a minor league rehab game next week and rejoining the Yankees before the All-Star break in mid-July.

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