MLB highlights top 5 international signings since 2000
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

MLB has recognized the five best international signings since 2000, showcasing their impact on the sport. Highlighted players include Ichiro Suzuki, who signed with the Seattle Mariners in 2000, and Shohei Ohtani, signed by the Los Angeles Angels in 2017. Other notable mentions are Kenley Jansen, Jose Altuve, and Salvador Perez, each making significant contributions to their respective teams. These players reflect the growing importance of international talent in MLB. The list emphasizes how such signings can transform franchises over time.
- •Ichiro Suzuki signed with Seattle Mariners in 2000.
- •Shohei Ohtani joined Los Angeles Angels in 2017.
- •Jose Altuve was signed by Houston Astros in 2007.
- •Kenley Jansen became a key closer for Los Angeles Dodgers.
- •Salvador Perez has spent his entire career with Kansas City Royals.
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"These 5 international MLB signings have changed the sport.
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