[Rakuten Eagles] New Reinforcement Marte Makes His First Call-Up to the Major Leagues; Last Season, He Made 35 Appearances at Chunichi with a ERA ERA of 1.95—Will He Be the Savior for bullpen? | Pacific League.com

[Rakuten Eagles] New foreign player Marte promoted to the first team for the first time. He made 35 appearances for Chunichi last season ERA 1.95. Will he become bullpen 's savior?

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July 25, 2026 13:31

◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Rakuten Eagles (25th, ES CON FIELD)

Rakuten Eagles 's pitcher Junior Marte was added to the active roster on the 25th. This marks his first promotion to the first team since joining the team.

　ドミニカ共和国出身のマルテは右のリリーバー。中日でプレーした２５年は３５試合で１勝４敗２セーブ、１４ホールド、防御率１・９５をマークした。今季は米大リーグのレッズで１試合に登板。６日に楽天への加入が発表されていた。

He made his debut on the farm league against Oisix on the 23rd (at Shinrindori Izumi). He recorded a top speed of 154 km/h, and pitched one inning, runs three hit and one strike out one batter.