2023-10-06 02:54:13
US broadcaster points out that Orix pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto “should be targeted”
Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani’s movements are attracting attention in the free agency market this off-season, but the Mets’ local broadcaster SNY points out that Orix pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the one who should be targeted. The station notes that Ohtani’s right elbow surgery has made “his future uncertain.”
Ohtani underwent his second right elbow surgery in September and is not expected to be able to take the mound in 2024. He is expected to play as a fielder next season, and if he returns as a pitcher it will be in the 2025 season.
The station has doubts, “When (Otani) returns to the mound at the start of the 2025 season when he will be 30 years old, is there a possibility that he will perform as well as a pitcher like he has in the past few seasons?” He went on to mention, “There’s a possibility that he might come back in a significantly weakened form, like Mike Clevinger or Noah Syndergaard.” Syndergaard started his major league career with the Mets and recorded double-digit wins three times, but he missed all of 2020 following undergoing Tommy John surgery, and following returning, he struggled with a decrease in ball speed and was unable to perform as well as he might this season. He was released as a free agent by the Guardians in August.
Considering only his batting aspect, he is positive regarding acquiring Ohtani, who is an MVP candidate this season, but said, “Ohtani’s required annual salary, contract length, uncertainty regarding his future as a pitcher, and when he is not on the mound.” Considering the fact that he is only a DH, I think it would be a wise decision not to sign him.”
That’s where Yamamoto comes into the picture. Expectations are high for Yamamoto, who will be 25 years old next season, saying, “He will enter his prime.” Yamamoto pitched in 23 games this season, recording 16 wins, 6 losses, and an ERA of 1.21. Regarding Yamamoto’s pitching, the station praised it, saying, “In addition to his fastball and split pitch, he has an incredible curve and cutter (cut ball).His perfect command is also among the best in the world.”
If Yoshinobu Yamamoto is acquired, the price might exceed $200 million (approximately 29.7 billion yen)
If Yamamoto were to be acquired this off-season, he would have to pay a transfer fee in addition to the contract fee, but “for Mets owner Steve Cohen, it’s not a huge amount at all.” The article points out that the battle for Yamamoto is heating up and might exceed $200 million (approximately 29.7 billion yen), but costs might be kept down at “half the price” compared to acquiring Ohtani. .
Acquiring Yamamoto makes sense because the Mets released pitchers Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer this season, leaving a “gaping hole” in their starting rotation. It seems possible that the Mets, who want to strengthen their starting pitching staff, will aim to acquire Yamamoto instead of Ohtani.
(Full-Count Editorial Department)
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