TAIPEI, Taiwan — Slugger Manny Ramirez is leaving Taiwanese team The Rhinos after just 49 games because the club says he misses his family in New York.

The Rhinos said it tried to keep the 12-time All-Star in Taiwan, including raising his monthly pay to almost $60,000 from $25,000.

Ramirez signed to play the March-to-November season with the Rhinos in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan. The team’s website said the 41-year-old will depart Taiwan on Friday.

Ramirez hit .352 with eight home runs and 43 RBIs.