López is signing a $1.1 million contract with the Yomiuri Giants. he posted a 5.73 ERA over just 11 innings in eight appearances in 2022.

López has been ostensibly granted his release by the Mets, who received cash from the Giants to relinquish his contract, to pursue an opportunity overseas in Japan. He'll earn $1.1 million this season and can make another $400,000 in performance-based incentives. His departure also opens up a spot on New York's 40-man roster. The hard-throwing 29-year-old righty compiled a lackluster 5.73 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 51/10 K/BB ratio across 11 innings (eight appearances) last year at the big league level.

An extra bullpen arm for manager Buck Showalter to deploy in the twin-bill versus the Pirates. López, 29, carries a 5.73 ERA and 10/5 K/BB ratio through 11 innings of work this season at the MLB level.

López provides the Mets with some extra bullpen depth for Saturday's twin bill against the Braves. The 29-year-old righty has registered a solid 3.38 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 10/5 K/BB ratio across 10 2/3 innings (seven appearances) this season in the majors.