Sasaki signs with Marlins, seeks quicker path to majors
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Rintaro Sasaki has signed with the Marlins, aiming to expedite his journey to Major League Baseball. He chose Miami over a return to Stanford or playing in Japan, believing the Marlins offer the fastest route to the big leagues. This decision comes as part of Sasaki's aspirations to advance his professional career. The Marlins will benefit from his talent in their lineup as they continue to build their roster.
- •Sasaki aims to reach the majors more quickly with the Marlins.
- •He opted for Miami over Stanford and Japan.
- •The Marlins are enhancing their roster with Sasaki's signing.
- 10:54 PMESPN MLB — Sasaki: Marlins provide quickest path to 'dream'
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Marlins introduce Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki
"Rintaro Sasaki was ready to turn his long-awaited dream into a reality. Or, he could sign with Major League Baseball's Miami Marlins, who selected him in the eighth round of the amateur draft earlier this month. It wasn't an easy decision for Sasaki, but it was ultimately a befitting one.
"Rintaro Sasaki said that he chose to sign with the Marlins rather than return to Stanford or play in his home country of Japan because Miami afforded him the quickest path to major leagues.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 23, 2026, 10:54 PMSasaki: Marlins provide quickest path to 'dream'
Rintaro Sasaki said that he chose to sign with the Marlins rather than return to Stanford or play in his home country of Japan because Miami afforded him the quickest path to major leagues.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:26 PMMarlins introduce Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki
Rintaro Sasaki was ready to turn his long-awaited dream into a reality. Or, he could sign with Major League Baseball's Miami Marlins, who selected him in the eighth round of the amateur draft earlier this month. It wasn't an easy decision for Sasaki, but it was ultimately a befitting one.
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