Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
2024 proj | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 72.0 | 66 | 41 | 75 | 57 | 7.13 | 1.486 | -22.4 |
2023 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 79.0 | 73 | 45 | 83 | 63 | 7.18 | 1.494 | -21.7 |
Date | News |
7/26/24 | Mets place Núñez on IL in flurry of bullpen moves. The Mets' struggling bullpen took another hit on Friday when Dedniel Núñez was placed on the injured list and Shintaro Fujinami was designated for assignment. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40647547/mets-... |
5/13/24 | Mets Injury Tracker: Shintaro Fujinami recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, placed on 15-day IL. The latest injury news and possible return dates for injured New York Mets players. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-injury-tracker-jeff-... |
3/23/24 | Mets 2024 transaction tracker: Shintaro Fujinami optioned to minor league camp, Phil Bickford designated for assignment. Here is a look at the latest Mets roster moves... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-2024-transaction-tra... |
3/13/24 | Two Mets relievers battling for bullpen spots have solid outings. Noteworthy items during the Mets' Grapefruit League action on Wednesday : Pen pals Jorge López and Shintaro Fujinami, two relievers who've produced mixed results this spring but could play pivotal roles for the Mets behind their high-leverage arms in the bullpen, threw one inning each, didn't allow a hit and combined for four strikeouts. “The spring training has been hectic a little bit, but I've been feeling better, physically fine, and tonight, I felt really good on the mound,” Fujinami said through an interpreter. “Very happy about it.” Mets reliever Shintaro Fujinami throws to first base during a recent spring training game. Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Jorge Lopez Corey Sipkin for the New Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/14/sports/two-mets-reli... |
3/06/24 | Exciting Mets Fireballer Expected To Make Debut With Club This Week. Exciting Mets Fireballer Expected To Make Debut With Club This Week Mets fans will get a look at the club's newest fireballer this week Author: Patrick McAvoy Publish date: Mar 6, 2024 3:09 PM EST In this story: New York Mets 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. He now is back with the club and is expected to make his first appearance with the club Thursday, according to SNY's Danny Abriano. "Fujinami recently returned to camp after tending to a personal Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/exciting-mets-fir... |
2/29/24 | Mets Notes: Shintaro Fujinami's return, when 2024 Opening Day starter will be announced. Here are the latest Mets notes, including nuggets on Shintaro Fujinami and Jose Quintana. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-notes-shintaro-fujin... |
2/24/24 | Mets' bullpen is better than you think, but Shintaro Fujinami and Jorge Lopez could determine its ceiling. The Mets' bullpen should be solid in 2024, but Shintaro Fujinami and Jorge Lopez could help determine its ceiling. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-bullpen-better-think... |
2/23/24 | New York Mets Relief Pitcher Leaves Team Due to Personal Matters. New York Mets Relief Pitcher Shintaro Fujinami Leaves Team Due to Personal Matters Shintaro Fujinami, who the New York Mets signed a few weeks ago, is leaving Spring Training camp to attend to a personal matter back home in Japan. Author: Sam Connon Publish date: Feb 23, 2024 4:20 PM EST In this story: New York Mets 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 . He is expected to be back in the United States with plenty of time to spare before Opening Day on March 28. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/new... |
2/15/24 | Shintaro Fujinami signs one-year deal with Mets. The New York Mets on Wednesday officially announced the signing of flamethrower Shintaro Fujinami, who joins fellow Japanese right-hander Kodai Senga at Citi Field in the second big-league season for both. The 29-year-old Fujinami was a free agent after his debut year in MLB, which started with the Oakland Athletics before he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles. Fujinami's one-year deal with the Mets is for $3.35 million and includes up to $850,000 in incentives, according to U.S. media. Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/15/bas... |
2/14/24 | Japanese pitcher Shintaro Fujinami finalizes $3.35 million, 1-year contract with New York Mets. The New York Mets finalized their $3.35 million, one-year contract with Japanese pitcher Shintaro Fujinami on Wednesday. A 29-year-old right-hander, Fujinami can earn an additional $850,000 in performance bonuses for games: $100,000 for 35 and $250,000 each for 40, 55 and 60. New York placed infielder Ronny Mauricio on the 60-day injured list as he covers from a torn right ACL sustained on Dec. 10 while playing in the Dominican Winter League. Fujinami left the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Central League to sign a $3.25 million, one-year deal with Oakland under which he also earned a $100,000 performance bonus. Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2024/02/japanese-pitcher-s... |
2/09/24 | The potential and danger of the Mets' revamped, multi-look bullpen. inside the mets Facebook Twitter Flipboard WhatsApp Email Copy The potential and danger of the Mets' revamped, multi-look bullpen By Social Links for Mike Puma View Author Archive Email the Author Follow on Twitter Get author RSS feed Contact The Author Name (required) Email (required) Comment (required) Submit ? Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. Back to Reading Published Feb. 9, 2024, 8:40 a.m. ET USA TODAY Sports A big arm is joining the Mets' bullpen mix for this season and another is returning from the injured list, but what is lacking in overall high-end stuff might be compensated for, at least partially, by the unit's diversity. Newly acquired Shintaro Fujinami brings Source: https://nypost.com/2024/02/09/sports/the-potential... |
2/06/24 | Mets Boost Bullpen with Fujinami, Diekman for 2024. The New York Mets have signed Shintaro Fujinami and Jake Diekman to one-year deals to fortify their bullpen for the upcoming season. Shintaro Fujinami, a hard-throwing right-hander, has inked a deal with the Mets valued at $3.35 million. Source: https://hudsonreporter.com/sports/new-york-mets-se... |
2/03/24 | Mets reportedly add relievers Fujinami, Diekman. The Mets beefed up their bullpen with two moves, reportedly agreeing with free agents Shintaro Fujinami and Jake Diekman on one-year contracts. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39445429/mets-... |
2/03/24 | Japanese reliever Shintaro Fujinami signs with Mets: report. Japanese fireballer Shintaro Fujinami has agreed to a one-year, $3.35 million deal with the New York Mets, MLB.com said Friday. The club also offered up to $850,000 in incentives to the 29-year-old right-handed relief pitcher, who became a free agent after playing for the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland Athletics last season, according to an article posted on MLB's official site. If the deal is confirmed, Fujinami will join his countryman Kodai Senga, the ace in the Mets' starting rotation. Fujinami, known as a hard-throwing pitcher whose fastballs exceed 160 kilometers (100 miles) per hour, joined the Athletics on a one-year contract for last season after he was posted by the Hanshin Tigers of the Central League. Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/03/bas... |
2/02/24 | Mets, P Fujinami agree to 1-year, $3.35M deal. Pitcher Shintaro Fujinami and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $3.35 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Fujinami can earn an additional $850,000 in performance bonuses for games: $100,000 for 35 and $250,000 each for 40, 55 and 60. Senga went 12-7 with a 2.98 ERA and finished second to Arizona outfielder Corbin Carroll in NL Rookie of the Year voting. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39445429/mets-... |
2/02/24 | New York Mets Sign Former Oakland A's, Baltimore Orioles Relief Pitcher. New York Mets Sign Former Oakland A's, Baltimore Orioles Reliever Shintaro Fujinami Shintaro Fujinami is set to join his third team in two seasons, as the Japanese relief pitcher reportedly inked a one-year deal with the New York Mets on Friday. Author: Sam Connon Publish date: Feb 2, 2024 12:32 PM EST In this story: New York Mets Baltimore Orioles Oakland Athletics The New York Mets have signed relief pitcher Shintaro Fujinami to a one-year deal, The New York Post's Jon Heyman reported Friday. Fujinami will reportedly have a base salary of $3.35 million for 2024. He will also have $850K available in incentives, bringing the maximum value of his contract to $4.2 million. The 6-foot-6, 29-year-old Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/new... |
11/27/23 | Atlanta Braves Free Agent Target: pitcher Shintaro Fujinami. Atlanta Braves Free Agent Target: pitcher Shintaro Fujinami The Braves have multiple reasons to look at the Japanese righty for a swingman role Author: Lindsay Crosby Publish date: Nov 27, 2023 11:40 AM EST 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 relievers like Collin McHugh (avg FB velocity = 91.3), Kirby Yates (93.6), Jackson Stephens (93.0), and Brad Hand (92.6) with imports Jackson Kowar (96.9), Reynaldo López (98.2), and Aaron Bummer (94.4), Atlanta's added an element of pure gas to their bullpen that they didn't have in recent seasons. Combine that Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/analysis/atlanta-bra... |
11/20/23 | MLB Insider Thinks Orioles Should Retain Key Reliever. MLB Insider Thinks Baltimore Orioles Should Retain Key Reliever The Baltimore Orioles should think about bringing back this right-handed reliever for 2024. Author: Jon Conahan Publish date: Nov 20, 2023 3:00 PM EST In this story: Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles have made it clear that they're going to do what they need to do during the MLB offseason to add pitching. One thing they might be able to do is retain an arm they already had during the 2023 season. Shintaro Fujinami was acquired from the Oakland Athletics during the trade deadline last season and could be a big piece for the Orioles' bullpen this year. He didn't perform too well in his first Major League season, Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/orioles/news/mlb-insider-th... |
11/15/23 | 2023 Athletics Season in Review: Shintaro Fujinami. Shintaro Fujinami was arguably the Oakland Athletics' biggest free agency signing last offseason. The Fuji experiment didn't last long and he was flipped to the contending Baltimore Orioles for more controllable bullpen depth a couple weeks before the trade deadline. Represented by super agent Scott Boars, the A's signed Fujinami to a one-year, $3.25 million contract in early January after his former team, the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball, posted him on December 1, 2022. Oakland also had to pay the Tigers $650k — 20% of the posting fee — and included over $1 million in potential incentives. Source: https://www.athleticsnation.com/2023/11/15/2396109... |
10/09/23 | Orioles’ lack of signature pitching additions exposed in ALDS Game 2 loss to Rangers | ANALYSIS. Shintaro Fujinami didn’t make the Orioles' ALDS roster. Jacob Webb did but surrendered a home run in each of the first two playoff games. Jack Flaherty has a 6.63 ERA with Baltimore. Now, only three straight wins can prevent thoughts of what if. Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-... |