Franmil Reyes nears historic contract with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Franmil Reyes is close to signing a significant deal with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league. The agreement could become a historic contract for a Latin American player. Reyes has excelled in Japan, posting impressive statistics including a.294 batting average and 84 home runs over 347 games. His success in the NPB follows a six-year MLB career with the Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres, where he achieved notable performances before moving overseas.
- •Reyes played six seasons in MLB before moving to Japan.
- •He achieved a.294 batting average and.903 OPS in NPB.
- •The deal could be the highest for a Latin American player.
- •Reyes has 84 home runs and 225 RBIs in the NPB.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former Guardians, Padres slugger nearing historic deal overseas in NPB
"A former 6-year MLB veteran is nearing a historic deal in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball leauge.
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