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MLB free agency: Five international players to know for the 2026-27 offseason
Major League Baseball's free agency period opened earlier this week and teams are now clear to pursue any roster upgrades they deem necessary.
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Major League Baseball’s free‑agency window opened early this week, allowing teams to target roster upgrades. International talent from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball and South Korea’s Korea Baseball Organization remains a key focus. The Los Angeles Dodgers illustrate the value of such players, having fielded four former NPB and KBO athletes last season. Two‑way star Shohei Ohtani joined the Dodgers as an MLB free agent, while ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto and starter Roki Sasaki arrived through the posting system. These moves highlight how international players can quickly become impact contributors in the majors.
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