According to NPB Tracker, the Mets are reportedly interested in Japanese RHP Koji Uehara as a reliever since declaring his intent to play in the United States.
Uehara, who has played for the Yomiuri Giants since 1999, has a career record of 104-57 with a 2.96 ERA.
Here is a video from YouTube of Uehara pitching in the World Baseball Classic:
Andrew Beaton at Hot Foot also points out a few other Japanese players the Mets should look in to.





