Marlins draft Rintaro Sasaki in eighth round of MLB draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Miami Marlins selected Rintaro Sasaki, a Japanese slugger from Stanford, in the eighth round of the amateur draft on July 12, 2026. Sasaki's selection reflects the team's strategy to strengthen its lineup with international talent. The Marlins continue to focus on building a competitive roster through the draft, aiming for future success.
- •Rintaro Sasaki was drafted by the Marlins on July 12, 2026.
- •Sasaki played at Stanford before entering the amateur draft.
- •The Marlins are focusing on enhancing their roster through the draft.
- •This selection highlights Miami's interest in international players.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Meet Rintaro Sasaki: Marlins' Eighth Round Draft Pick
- 1:36 AMESPN MLB — Marlins pick Japanese slugger Sasaki in 8th round
"Marlins select Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, giving the Stanford first baseman a major decision on his baseball future.
"The Miami Marlins drafted Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round of the amateur draft on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 1:58 AMMeet Rintaro Sasaki: Marlins' Eighth Round Draft Pick
Marlins select Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, giving the Stanford first baseman a major decision on his baseball future.
- ESPN MLBJul 13, 2026, 1:36 AMMarlins pick Japanese slugger Sasaki in 8th round
The Miami Marlins drafted Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round of the amateur draft on Sunday.
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