Marlins in agreement with ranked international prospects Santiago Solarte, Ronny Muñoz

The Miami Marlins are in agreement with two highly rated players in advance of the 2026 international signing period, sources tell Fish On First. Venezuelan shortstop Santiago Solarte and Dominican shortstop Ronny Muñoz will join the club when the signing period officially opens on January 15, with both of them due to receive bonuses of at least $1 million. The Marlins have a total bonus pool of $7,357,100.

The Marlins have deals in place with 19 total players so far for the 2026 signing period, per source. The class is heavy on position player talent, in contrast to the pitcher-focused 2025 class.

Solarte is ranked 16th on MLB Pipeline's Top 50 international prospects lists. He's a 50-grade prospect overall with 45-hit, 65-power, 55-run, 50-arm and 55-field tools.

"Physical specimen type of build at 6’5” with raw explosiveness and top-of-scale strength," said one scout. "Advanced body control and athletic actions for someone that size and age."

Solarte briefly participated in Venezuela's professional summer league (LMBP), where the average player was more than a decade older than him. In nine games with Samanes de Aragua (mostly off the bench), he slashed .143/.250/.143 with one hit, one walk, two strikeouts and one stolen base.

Solarte has been trained at Academia Carlos Guillén. The Marlins will also be signing outfielder Raunny Figueredo (unranked by Pipeline), who trained at that academy as well.

Ronny Muñoz (#27 on Pipeline) is another 50-grade prospect (55 hit, 55 power, 60 run, 60 arm and 45 field).

"Traits-based prospect with explosive raw tools that has some of the most electric hand speed I’ve ever scouted," one scout said about the 5'11" right-handed hitter. "Even though he’s on the smaller side, he really packs a punch displaying plus bat speed, raw power, plus speed and plus arm strength."

Muñoz has already seen action in what are called "committed games," hitting a home run to straightaway center field.

The 2025 international period remains open through December 15. Fish On First has been tracking the Marlins' signings here.

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