Will the New York Mets finally embrace Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

MLB.com, the official Major League website, reported on the 9th (Korean time), “The Mets could be a winner in recruiting Yamamoto.” The Mets appear to be ahead of their local rivals, the New York Yankees, in the race to recruit Yamamoto.

MLB Network reporter John Paul Morosi also predicted that Yamamoto will appear on the Major League stage wearing a Mets uniform, saying, “The Mets are one of the teams likely to recruit Yamamoto, even if not right away.” 바카라사이트닷컴

The Mets, who want to strengthen their starting pitcher, are serious about recruiting Yamamoto. The Mets, who have already had fun with Kodai Senga throwing the ‘ghost forkball’, are confident of the Japanese pitcher’s success in the big leagues. It appears that the fact that a high-ranking official from the club personally went to Japan and met Yamamoto moved the player’s heart.

Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen and general manager David Stearns met Yamamoto and his parents in person in Japan. It was to show Yamamoto their sincerity. SNY reporter Andy Martino said, “The Mets going to Japan helped create a level playing field with the Yankees. And this effort seems to have been successful. “I think we’re in a better position than before.”

Although it was quiet during the winter meeting, the Mets are expected to be more busy in the future. She is expected to start working on Yamamoto mogi in earnest. Director Stearns said, “Yamamoto has a lot of potential. He gave a favorable review, saying, “He is a player with elite ability,” and publicly revealed his interest in Yamamoto. It is common to contact players in secret until a free agent contract is concluded, but the Mets are taking a different approach.

MLB.com said, “Owner Cohen and General Manager Sternson flew to Japan last week to meet Yamamoto. While some teams prefer to keep the signing process private, the Mets have publicly revealed their interest in Yamamoto. “The Mets clearly want to make recruiting Yamamoto a major offseason task,” he said, adding that the Mets are serious about recruiting Yamamoto.

After strengthening the starting rotation with Yamamoto, the Mets plan to strengthen their bullpen and outfield. MLB.com said, “Industry circles believe that the Mets will sign one or two major league relief pitchers before the end of the offseason. Kyle Crick, Austin Adams, Cole Sulscher, Michael Tonkin, and Jorge Lopez are among the recruits. General Manager Sternson said, “We are working to build a diverse bullpen.”

They are also looking to recruit center fielder Michael A. Taylor. MLB.com said, “The Mets currently have only three full-time outfielders on their 40-man roster who could contribute to the team next season. That’s why there are rumors of Taylor’s recruitment. “Lee Jeong-hoo, a KBO League graduate, could be an option to fulfill that role, but there are still question marks on defense.” “We can add an outfielder,” Stenson said. “There is no doubt,” he said, expressing his intention to strengthen his power.

Meanwhile, Yamamoto is a pitcher representing Japanese professional baseball. His main weapon is a fastball exceeding 150km. He swept the Japanese professional stage using cut fastballs, sliders, and curves. He won 5 crowns as a pitcher for two consecutive seasons from 2021 to 2022, and won 4 crowns for three consecutive seasons from 2021 to 2023.

Major League teams are showing great interest in Yamamoto. The more competing teams there are, the higher the player’s price is. Yamamoto’s contract size is expected to be at least $200 million and up to $250 million.