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Cubs looking for pitching heroes: Will Sugano join the team?
The Chicago Cubs are looking to strengthen their starting rotation and could sign veteran pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano.
Cubs looking for pitching heroes: Will Sugano join the team?
The Chicago Cubs have played their way to the top of the National League Central this season, but face challenges that require strengthening their starting rotation. The loss of pitcher Justin Steele for the season and the injury-related status of Shōta Imanaga forces the team to look for a reliable pitcher. Currently, the Cubs' starting pitchers have a collective earned run average (ERA) of 3.90, underscoring the urgency of the situation. In this context, Tomoyuki Sugano, a talented pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, is being considered as a potential target to help the team in its playoff ambitions. The experienced Sugano has already proven his mettle by allowing four or fewer runs in each of his starts.
Tomoyuki Sugano is 35 years old and is making his first appearance in Major League Baseball (MLB) after 12 successful seasons with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan. During his time in Japan, he twice won the prestigious Sawamura Award, equivalent to the Cy Young Award in MLB, and was a four-time ERA champion. His career ERA is an impressive 2.43. So far this MLB season, Sugano has a 3.23 ERA over 13 games.
Statistics and achievements
Sugano's individual performance data is extremely convincing. In Japan, he played with different teams in different leagues and achieved a wide range of statistics. This includes:
| statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Win-Loss Percentage (W-L%) | 0.00 to 0.54 |
| ERA | 1.00 to 4.29 |
| Games (G) | 1 to 32 |
| Strikes (SO) | 0 to 220 |
| Walks (BB) | 0 to 75 |
With his impressive resume, Sugano can play an important role in the Cubs' playoff ambitions. Still, the Orioles' reluctance to potentially act as sellers at the trade deadline could impact the Japanese's availability.
The Cubs are optimistic that Sugano can quickly stabilize the starting rotation with his many years of experience and playing skills. The veteran could be exactly the player the team needs to continue to be successful and achieve their desired goals. Motociclismo reports on Sugano's impressive qualities and expects a possible agreement. Baseball Reference provides comprehensive statistics on his career to date and the associated successes.