Marte Returns to Japan for Eagles | MLB News

Yunior Marte, the righty pitcher with a fastball that cracks 97 mph and a solid Triple-A track record, is heading back to Japan to reignite his career with the Rakuten Eagles — his second stint in Nippon Professional Baseball after being released by the Pirates. Though his MLB career has been plagued by a high ERA, his Japanese success in 2025 and dominant ground-ball tendencies suggest he’s primed for a big role in NPB, with potential for a comeback in North America or a lucrative contract in Asia. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d8fd12306f32894