Rakuten Eagles announced on the 6th that they have reached a contract agreement with former Chunichi Dragons pitcher Junior Marte (31).

Marte commented, "I am extremely honored and excited to become a part of Rakuten Eagles, and above all, I am truly grateful. I can't wait to start a new chapter in my career in Japan once again. I'm looking forward to meeting my new teammates and will do my best to contribute to the team from day one. Once again, thank you for welcoming me as a member of The Eagles. I look forward to working together with the fans as one team to achieve great results."

Marté played for the Chunichi in 2025. The right-hander, who throws a fastball exceeding 150 km/h, made 35 appearances last season, posting a record of 1 win and 4 losses with a ERA of 1.95, helping to bullpen. This season, he made one appearance for the Reds of Major League Baseball.