"They have re-signed right-hander Raúl Alcantara, who pitched for the Heroes in 2025. They have also added first baseman Trenton Brooks, right-hander Nathan Wiles and Japanese right-hander Yuto Kanakubo. Alcantara will earn a $700K salary with $200K in incentives available. Wiles gets a $910K salary. Brooks gets $700K plus $150K in incentives. Kanakubo gets $100K with $30K in incentives available."
"For many years, KBO teams have been limited to having three non-Korean players on their rosters. Starting in 2026, that number will jump to four, but one must be from another Asian country or Australia. In effect, KBO teams are still capped at three North American players, but the new rule has allowed the Heroes to add Kanakubo. Brooks, 30, has had a lot of minor league success but hasn't yet translated it to the big leagues."
Kiwoom Heroes signed four foreign players for the 2026 KBO season: re-signed right-hander Raúl Alcantara and added first baseman Trenton Brooks, right-hander Nathan Wiles and Japanese right-hander Yuto Kanakubo. Alcantara will earn $700K with $200K in incentives; Wiles $910K; Brooks $700K with $150K in incentives; Kanakubo $100K with $30K in incentives. KBO roster limits expand in 2026 from three to four foreign players, with one required to be from another Asian country or Australia, which allowed Kanakubo's signing. Brooks produced strong Triple-A offense across 1,994 plate appearances but received limited Major League opportunities.
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