In an appearance on "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 21st, Hatsuhiko Tsuji named Seibu Lions 's Winans as a key player for the team's pitcher staff going forward.

Tsuji commented on Wynans, saying, "Our starting pitcher are stable, but Wynans is a different story. He got a win in his first appearance. His control wasn't great because he was nervous, but closer with two seam fastball and change-up. Of course, I think the Japanese batters will be able to adapt, but having him join the rotation will make it stronger. I'm looking forward to seeing him play."

Wynans, who joined Seibu Lions this season, got off to a slow start, but pitched 17 2/3 innings in 3 games in the farm league with ERA of 0.00, and finally made his debut in Japan on May 17 against Nippon-Ham. He held the Nippon-Ham lineup to 2 runs in 6 innings and earned his first win in Japan.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"