Reports: Mets signing reliever Shintaro Fujinami

Field Level Media|published: Fri 2nd February, 13:11 2024

Sep 6, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Shintaro Fujinami (14) pitches during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. credits: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Mets reached an agreement with free agent right-hander Shintaro Fujinami, per multiple reports Friday.

MLB Network said the 29-year-old Japan international will earn $3.35 million plus up to $850,000 in incentives.

A three-time All-Star in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league, Fujinami split his first season in the majors in 2023 with the Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles.

He went 7-8 with a 7.18 ERA in 64 appearances (seven starts), striking out 83 batters and walking 45 in 79 innings of work.

Used exclusively in the Baltimore bullpen, Fujinami went 2-0 with two saves and a 4.85 ERA in 30 games after being acquired in a July 19 trade.

—Field Level Media

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