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Mets Rumors: Japan's Yoshinobu Yamamoto Scouted by NYM GM; Projected No. 2 Starter

The 2023 season is shaping up to be a lost one for the New York Mets, but general manager Billy Eppler is reportedly already looking for pitching for next year

Andy Martino of SNY reported Eppler traveled to Japan to watch Nippon Professional Baseball ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitch. Martino cited a talent evaluator who projected Yamamoto as a No. 2 or 3 starter with a variety of pitches, including a formidable fastball.

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