For several years in the Baseball League in Japan Latinos no longer only say they are present but they stand out in an important way and that is why the team of Chunichi Dragons acquired the services of Dominican baseball player Miguel Sano, who has nine seasons of experience in Major League Baseball and now he will seek to bring his power to Asian lands.
The infielder in the last 2 years has only seen action in the LIDOM with the set of Eastern Starswhich in the first instance makes it seem as if his present was not the best, by not getting a contract outside of winter baseball. Due to this context, his signing to play in the NPB It is seen as an important step in reviving his career.
After the journalist Francys Romero will inform through its account on the X.com social networkthat the Dominican baseball player Miguel Sano had reached an agreement with the Japanese team, that he only needed to pass the medical test, the organization itself made the fact official
Sources: Miguel Sanó is finalizing a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Chunichi Dragons for the 2026 NPB season.
The deal is pending a physical.
— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) December 14, 2025
Dominican All-Star player heading to Asia
As we mentioned before, the organization of Chunichi Dragons made official, through their websitethe signing of Sano for the 2026 season. The agreement will be for a salary of 1.3 million dollars, a more than positive figure, understanding that said player is coming from a year without obtaining a contract in a competitive league outside the LIDOM. With this addition, the organization seeks to strengthen its lineup and take a competitive leap in the next campaign.
After passing the medical exams and making the agreement official, the Dominican baseball player did not hesitate to give his statements about this new experience that he will live in the NPB after playing until 2024 within the MLB system
“I am very excited to sign with the Chunichi Dragons. I want to thank you for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I will get used to Japanese baseball, work hard with my teammates, and do my best to help the team win the championship on the Dragons’ 90th anniversary. I look forward to working with all of you fans.”said the Dominican for the official channels of his new team.
MLB tour
Sanó began his career in the Major Leagues with the Minnesota Twins in 2015 when he projected to be an important power hitter within the organization. Despite finishing third that same season for the American League Rookie of the Year award and going to the All-Star Game in 2017, his numbers were below expectations.
In 722 games, the Dominican player had a batting average of .233 with 602 hits, distributed in 126 doubles, six triples and 164 home runs. At the same time, he recorded 424 RBIs and 395 runs scored with an OPS of .801
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Venezuelan journalist since 2017, graduated in audiovisual mention. Sports specialist. Sports announcer and commentator. Photographer/videographer and production assistant with experience in professional baseball and basketball teams in Venezuela.
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