The Pittsburgh Pirates have done next-to-nothing to bolster their starting rotation, let alone their overall roster, this offseason, but they have been linked to an international free agent over the past couple of days.
Reports out of Japan say the Pirates are potential suitors for 29-year-old Naoyuki Uwasawa, who spent his entire career with the Nippon Ham Fighters. Uwasawa is regarded as one of the final top international free agents available, given his ability to eat innings and a 66 percent walk rate in 2023.
Uwasawa is not a flame-throwing pitcher by any stretch but he does have a six-pitch arsenal.