2026 SIGNING TRACKER: P Elian Serrata

KITCHENER - The Kitchener Panthers are proud to announce the signing of former Miami Marlins farmhand Elian Serrata.

The right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic is expected to be part of Kitchener's starting rotation in 2026.

He first signed on with the Marlins in 2022 on a minor league deal, and spent the first three seasons in the Dominican Summer League. 

There, he picked up an 8-2 record, a 4.06 ERA in 62 innings as a reliever, striking out 85 batters to 34 walks.

In 2025, he made the move up to Florida, where he played in both the Florida State League with Miami's single-A affiliate in Jupiter, as well as the Florida Complex League.

Serrata jumped onto Kitchener's radar at a recent team tryout in the Dominican Republic.

"I'm very excited to add Elian to our starting rotation," said general manager Shanif Hirani.

"His experience, along with his power stuff on the mound, will be extremely valuable to our pitching staff."

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ELIAN SERRATA

• Bats/Pitches: R/R
• Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (IMPORT)
• Birthdate: January 27, 2002
• Pronunciation: EL-ee-AWN sir-AH-tuh