As of right now, it doesn’t look like Tomoyuki Sugano will be Flushing-bound. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the New York Mets have been in contact with the 31-year-old starting pitcher, but he isn’t their main focus.
RHP Tomoyuki Sugano has many good MLB options, including the #SFGiants, Jays and others. But while the Mets have been in touch, it appears their main focus is elsewhere. Sugano (101-50, 2.34 ERA) also has 4-yr offer w/opt-outs every year to return to Yomiuri. Decision soon.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 4, 2021
Addressing the starting rotation should be towards the top of new owner Steve Cohen’s to-do list, but it appears as though making moves such as signing center fielder George Springer are currently more of a priority.