MLB Rumors

The San Francisco Giants reportedly are among the MLB teams evaluating Japanese right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano.

Giants coach Alyssa Nakken, who became the first woman to coach an MLB game, is leaving San Francisco to join the Cleveland Guardians organization.

The San Francisco Giants reportedly are believed to be meeting with free agent outfielder Juan Soto, and are viewed as a “legit” contender to sign the superstar slugger.

Left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray reportedly declined the opt-out in his Giants contract and will remain with San Francisco for at least two more seasons.

The Giants have J.P. Martinez to San Francisco’s pitching coach after Bryan Price’s exit this offseason.

The Athletics reportedly are likely to sign two-way Japanese high school star Shotaro Morii.