The Baltimore Orioles have secured Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano on a one-year contract, enhancing their starting rotation alongside Grayson Rodriguez, Zach Eflin, and Charlie Morton. Sugano, who boasts an impressive 136-85 win-loss record and a 2.45 ERA from his twelve seasons with the Yomiuri Giants, recently showcased his skills in a bullpen session. Despite a slight reduction in velocity since his standout performance in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, his command remains sharp.

The Orioles will look to Sugano to help fill the void left by Corbin Burnes' departure, particularly as the team aims to improve following a playoff sweep last season.