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Orioles’ Tomoyuki Sugano Exits MLB Debut Early Due to Hand Injury

The Japanese star pitcher allowed two runs in four innings before leaving the game, as the Orioles trailed the Blue Jays 2-1.

Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (25) hits an RBI single against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of Toronto's 9-5 loss on Saturday, March 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano winds up to throw during first-inning baseball game action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano throws during first-inning baseball game action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Overview

  • Tomoyuki Sugano, making his MLB debut for the Baltimore Orioles, exited after four innings with a hand injury during Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • Sugano allowed two runs on four hits, two walks, and recorded one strikeout over 73 pitches before being replaced by Matt Bowman.
  • The Orioles trailed 2-1 at the time of Sugano's departure, putting him in line for a potential loss in his first MLB appearance.
  • Sugano's debut follows a decorated career in Japan's Central League and a $13 million contract signed with the Orioles in December 2024.
  • The Blue Jays, dealing with pitching challenges including Max Scherzer's injury, relied on Chris Bassitt to start Sunday's game.