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Mets' Failed Bullpen Experiment Could Be Royals' Perfect Bounce-Back Candidate

The Kansas City Royals are sure to have an offseason checklist, and improving the bullpen will likely be penciled in at the top. It was fairly obvious all season that the Royals didn't have enough firepower at the back end of their bullpen to win a championship, and that manifested itself in the playoffs.

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Shintaro Fujinami to play winter ball, hoping for MLB opportunity

Right-hander Shintaro Fujinami is planning to play in the Puerto Rican Winter League this offseason as he looks to demonstrate his health for interested clubs.

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New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

Mets Minor League Pitcher Flashes Potential in Latest Outing

The New York Mets need some good pitching if they hope for an excellent end to the 2024 season. Shintaro Fujinami may help with that if he’s eventually called up.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / July 31

Mets maintain a flamethrower after designating him for assignment

In preparation for the trade deadline, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns made a flurry of roster moves a couple of days ago in order to gain some roster flexibility.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / July 26

Mets designate a flamethrower who never appeared for them for assignment

The New York Mets are in a surprising place in the standings that nobody expected them to be in just two months ago. Currently, the orange and blue are 54-48 and in the second wild-card spot, just half a game back of the Atlanta Braves for the top spot after taking game one for their four-game set 3-2 on Thursday.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 26

New York Mets DFA Intriguing Reliever, Seattle Mariners Should Be Interested

In a surprise move, the New York Mets have designated hard-throwing right-hander Shintaro Fujinami for assignment. RHP Eric Orze has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 26

Núñez Lands on IL; Houser, Fujinami DFA’d

The New York Mets are in the middle of a playoff race in late July and are also about to play game two of a key four-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 22

Minors Recap: Shintaro Fujinami Recrords Another Scoreless Outing

Sunday was not kind to the Mets’ minor league affiliates, as just the Syracuse Mets won their matchup while Binghamton, Brooklyn, and St. Lucie all lost.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 15

Nats Homer Twice Off Houser; Fujinami Falters in 7-3 Loss

The future Mets won early. However, the present Mets would like to put this one in the past. D.J. Stewart homered, and Francisco Lindor and Harrison Bader each had two hits, but the Washington Nationals (12-8) beat the New York Mets (9-9) 7-3 at Clover Park in Port St.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 11

Shintaro Fujinami is one of the most intriguing players on the 2024 Mets

The flamethrower was brought in as a low-risk option with tons of upside in the bullpen. Last offseason, the Oakland A’s made their one-and-only splash in the free agent market by signing Japanese right-hander Shintaro Fujinami to a one-year, $3.25 million contract out of NPB.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 10

Jorge López, Shintaro Fujinami Struggle, Mets Fall Late In 3-2 Loss

The New York Mets (8-6) took on the Detroit Tigers Sunday afternoon at Clover Park and as Opening Day approaches. The Mets got a look at Adrian Houser and a few other arms in the bullpen.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 7

Mets Spring Notes: Wendle, Fujinami Debuting Thursday; McNeil Will Swing Soon

Utility player Joey Wendle will play second base in his New York Mets debut on Thursday against the Washington Nationals at Clover Park. Wendle has been dealing with right shoulder soreness and is expected to play four or five innings in his debut.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 6

Exciting Mets Fireballer Expected To Make Debut With Club This Week

One of the New York Mets' most exciting offseason additions is about to make his debut with the club. New York signed fireballer Shintaro Fujinami to add more depth to the bullpen but he wasn't able to begin Spring Training with the club due to a personal matter.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / February 26

Grading the Mets’ Shintaro Fujinami signing

A good gamble even if the development plan isn’t immediately obvious. To round out their latest round of bullpen additions, the Mets brought in another high-risk, high-reward arm in Shintaro Fujinami.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / February 23

New York Mets Relief Pitcher Leaves Team Due to Personal Matters

New York Mets relief pitcher Shintaro Fujinami has left the team due to a family matter, the team announced Friday afternoon. The 29-year-old right-hander has flown home to Japan and won't return to Spring Training camp for a few days, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 2

Mets to sign former Orioles pitcher

He could make for a nice addition to a radically overhauled Mets bullpen.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 27

Atlanta Braves Free Agent Target: pitcher Shintaro Fujinami

If there's one constant in the offseason personnel moves by the Atlanta Braves (so far), it's the need to acquire pitcher velocity. By replacing softer-throwing

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2023

Red-hot Orioles set impressive franchise mark vs. Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles topped their franchise mark for strikeouts in a nine-inning game, doing so against the New York Yankees.

Orioles and Cardinals have discussed switch-hitting outfielder

Orioles use 7-run first to dispatch Yankees

Lineup card helps Adley Rutschman make unique Orioles history

GM Mike Elias discusses AL-leading Orioles' trade-deadline plans

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Oakland Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 20, 2023

With Shintaro Fujinami Gone, Who Could be Next to Go From the Oakland A's Roster?

The 2023 season hasn't gone the Oakland A's way. At 27-71 entering play on Thursday, the team is 31.5 games behind Texas in the AL West and 27 games back of the third wild-card spot.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 20, 2023

Orioles Kick Off Trade Deadline, Add Shintaro Fujinami From A’s

On Wednesday evening, the Baltimore Orioles finalized a deal for right-handed relief pitcher Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics. In exchange, the Orioles are sending 26-year-old southpaw Easton Lucas to the A’s.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2023

O's newest bullpen addition intrigues despite numbers

O's newest bullpen addition is intriguing despite numbers

The Orioles traded for a hard-throwing reliever with horrible statistics.

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Pair of A's righties require season-ending surgeries

Orioles place outfielder Cedric Mullins on IL

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The 'Baltimore Orioles 20-game winners' quiz

Oakland Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25, 2023

A’s shift intriguing right-handed starter into relief role

The Oakland Athletics are moving right-hander Shintaro Fujinami from the rotation to a relief role, manager Mark Kotsay told reporters before Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels.

A's could begin playing in Las Vegas surprisingly soon

Former A's outfielder says 'door hasn't closed' on team staying in Oakland

Jacob deGrom returns, Rangers shut down Athletics

The best minor leaguers never to enjoy MLB success

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz