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Report: Orioles agree to sign star Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano


Published on 2024-12-16 20:25:26 - MSN
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  • The AL East arms race is on. Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported.

The Baltimore Orioles have signed star Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year contract, marking a significant addition to their pitching roster. Sugano, known for his impressive performances in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) with the Yomiuri Giants, brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Orioles. His signing is seen as a strategic move to bolster the team's competitiveness in the upcoming season, leveraging his proven track record of success, including multiple Sawamura Awards, which is akin to the Cy Young Award in MLB. This acquisition is part of the Orioles' broader strategy to enhance their team with international talent.

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