Orioles Sign Tomoyuki Sugano to $13 Million Deal

The Baltimore Orioles have signed veteran Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million contract, marking a significant move for the team as they look to bolster their pitching rotation. Sugano, who has an impressive career in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) with a 2.43 ERA and three Central League MVP awards, recently finished a season with a 1.67 ERA and 111 strikeouts over 156.2 innings. This signing raises questions about how well Sugano will adapt to Major League Baseball's heightened competition. The Orioles are also in negotiations to retain free agent Corbin Burnes, and fans are hopeful that Sugano can provide the stability needed in their rotation. His command and diverse pitching arsenal are expected to be crucial assets for the team. Overall, while Sugano's age (35) raises concerns, his recent performance suggests he may still have much to offer in the MLB.