A source said infielder Jorge Mateo did not come to an agreement with the Orioles ahead of Thursday’s deadline, meaning his representation and the club will exchange figures ahead of a possible arbitration hearing.
“It’s a division where I started my professional career, so I feel like I know the stadiums very well,” Sánchez said. “Yankee Stadium, Oriole Park, even Toronto. I’m very excited.“
The 35-year-old Sugano has spent his entire 12-year career with the Yomiuri Giants of the NPB’s Central League, and he’s the league’s reigning MVP after posting a 1.67 ERA in 156 2/3 innings.
Over three seasons, the 2022 changes to the left-field wall took away 137 home runs, according to Statcast. The Orioles are adjusting after they "overcorrected," hoping for a more balanced ballpark.
Agents representing a wide array of major leaguers, including some players already on the Orioles and some of their reported targets, are still trying to figure out the team now that there’s new ownership with deep pockets.