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Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, Franmil Reyes Agree To Four-Year, $40MM Contract

The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters have reportedly signed Franmil Reyes to a four-year contract extension covering the 2027-30 seasons, according to Mike Rodriguez of Rompiendo Sports. Reyes will become the highest-paid player in NPB history, as the deal is worth up…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 5:45 AM
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, Franmil Reyes Agree To Four-Year, $40MM Contract
Key Things to Know
  • Franmil Reyes signed a four-year contract extension worth up to $40 million with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
  • The agreement makes Reyes the highest-paid player in Nippon Professional Baseball history.
  • The contract extension covers four seasons running from 2027 through 2030.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters have reportedly agreed to a four-year contract extension with slugger Franmil Reyes worth up to $40 million. The deal covers the 2027 through 2030 seasons and will make the 31-year-old designated hitter the highest-paid player in Nippon Professional Baseball history.

After struggling in MLB across 2022 and 2023, Reyes revitalized his career in Japan, batting .294 with 89 home runs over three seasons from 2024 to 2026. His offensive contributions helped guide the Fighters to three straight appearances in the Climax Series final stage.

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