3 average Mets free agent signings that deserve an extreme re-grade

3) Shintaro Fujinami

Has there ever been a player who achieved so little the year prior in the majors to come to the Mets with as much hype as Shintaro Fujinami? Citing past success overseas, many bought into what Fujinami could become.

Paid just over $3 million, he was another affordable signing. A smart one because of the added bonus of having minor league options, it would allow the roster some flexibility. If Fujinami struggled a little bit, they could always send him down.

Old Grade: C

Fujinami did struggle. Mostly it was with finding the strike zone. He failed to make the roster out of camp and has been a dud in the minors to begin the season.

Fujinami recently landed on the IL. His 14.09 ERA in 7.2 innings is atrociously bad but no match for the 17 walks allowed. Add in 2 hit batters and 4 wild pitches, it’s easy to regrade this deal. The amazing thing is it’s the most expensive one of all from this list.

Unfortunately, the Mets might’ve spent more time hyping up Fujinami than the length he’ll spend on the active roster. Recalled only so they could have the option of placing him onto their 60-day IL to open up a roster spot, this is the biggest free agent bust of the Mets winter and it’s not even close.

New Grade: F