The Tomoyuki Sugano sweepstakes are apparently reaching an ending. The right-hander, who is a reliable alternative to the second tier of free agents, needs to agree to terms with an MLB team before January 7, otherwise, he will return to the Yomiuri Giants, his team in the Japanese league. The New York Mets are one of several teams interested in his services.
In addition to the New York Mets, the San Francisco Giants and the Toronto Blue Jays are considered finalists in the race for the talented pitcher. The Mets, in particular, could really use the 31-year-old in their rotation, as there isn’t much certainty after Jacob deGrom.