
MLB: A Look At All International Signing Day Deals
January 15 is known officially as the first day of the international signing period and this day means the world to prospects from across the globe who sign on to the MLB during the 11-month span. While it’s been called international signing day, other people have renamed it to “international day of joy.” This is because, for the prospects, it is their first step into playing professional baseball. It is also the day when their dreams come true. The signing period lasts through December 15, 2023. Below is a list of players from the MLB Pipeline’s list that have reportedly agreed to terms with clubs, and for how much. Unless otherwise noted, no clubs have confirmed these deals. 1. Ethan Salas, C, Ven: Padres + ($5,600,000) 2. Felnin Celeste, SS, D.R: Mariners ($4,7000,000) 3. Joendry Vargas, SS, D.R: Dodgers ($2,077,500) 4. Alfredo Duno, C, Ven: Reds+ 5. Luis Morales, RHP, Cuba: Athletics ($3,000,000) 6. Derniche Valdez, SS, D.R: Cubs ($2,700,00) 7. Emmanuel Bonilla, OF, D.R: Blue Jays ($4,100,000) 8. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Bahamas: Rangers 9. Brando Mayea, OF, Cuba: Yankees ($,4,400,000) 10. Jun-Seok Shim, RHP, S. Korea: Pirates+ 11. Ariel Castro, OF, Cuba: Twins ($2,500,000) 12. Brailer Guerrero, OF, D.R.: Rays ($3,700,000) 13. Jesus Caba, SS, D.R.: Phillies ($3,000,000) 14. Ludwig Espinoza, SS, Ven.: Cubs ($1,500,000) 15. Rayner Arias, OF, D.R.: Giants ($2,800,000) 16 Janero Miller, OF, Bahama, Marlins 17. Camilo Diaz, OF, D.R.: Astros+ ($2,250,000) 18. Gian Zapata, OF, D.R.: D-backs ($950,000) 19. Angel Cepeda, SS, D.R.: Cubs ($1,000,000) 20. Luis Almeyda, SS, D.R.: Orioles+ ($2,300,000) 21. Esmil Valencia, OF, D.R.: Astros+ ($897,500) 22. Yophery Rodriguez, OF, Ven.: Brewers ($1,500,000) 23. Arnaldo Lantigua, OF, D.R: Dodgers ($697,500) 24. Robert Calaz, OF, D.R. Rockies ($2,500,000) 25. Yoeilin Cespedes, SS, DR: Red Sox (estimated $1,400,000) 26. Raymond Mola, OF, D.R: Pirates+ 27. Daiverson Gutierrez, C, D.R.: Mets 28. Welbyn Francisca, SS, D.R: Guardians+ 29. Anthony Baptist, OF, D.R.: Mets 30. Tony Ruiz, OF, D.R. 31. Carlos Silva, C, Ven.: Twins 32. Enrique Jimenez, C, Ven.: Tigers+ ($1,250,00) 33. Filippo Di Turri, SS, Ven.: Brewers ($1,300,000) 34. Luis Guanipa, OF, Ven.: Braves 35. Kevin Ereu, SS, Ven.: Brewers ($1,400,000) 36. Reiner Lopez, RHP, Ven.: Cardinals+ ($500,000) 37. Yerlin Luis, OF, D.R.: Guardians+ 38. Hendry Chivilli, SS, D.R.: Twins 39. Manuel Cabrera, SS, D.R.: Nationals+($500,00) 40. Darling Fernandez, OF, D.R.: Athletics (estimated $1,000,000) 41. Luis Reyes, RHP, D.R.: White Sox ($700,000) 42. Jeter Martinez, RHP, Mex.: Mariners ($600,000) 43. Cristopher Larez, SS, Ven.: Mets ($1,500,000) 44. Maikol Orozco, SS, Ven.: Tigers ($900,000) 45. Andy Acevedo, OF, DR.: Nationals+ ($1,200,000) 46. Edwin Solano, SS, D.R.: Nationals+ ($1,200,000) 47. Jeremy Rodriguez, SS, D.R.: D-backs (estimated $1,000,000) 48. Cristian Perez, OF, D.R.: Tigers+ ($1,100,000) 49. Marwys Jorge, RHP, D.R.: Royals ($450,000) 50. Felix Morrobel, SS, D.R.: Angels ($900,000) *+ Shows that the club has officially announced the signing. Signings Breakdown: Thirty-one of the players on the Top 50 International Prospects list of 2022 are from the Dominican Republic. 12 prospects are from Venezuela, three from Cuba, two from the Bahamas, and one each from Mexico and Korea. In terms of position, there are 20 infielders, 18 outfielders, five catchers, six pitchers, and one two-way player. Here are the international bonus pools for the 2022-23 signing period: Clubs that received a Competitive Balance Pick in Round B of the Draft (Athletics, Brewers, Mariners, Marlins, Rays, Reds, Tigers, and Twins) received a pool of $6,366,900) while clubs with a Competitive Balance Pick in Round A (D-backs, Guardians, Orioles, Padres, Pirates, Rockies, and Royals) received $5,825,500. The base signing pool for the Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cardinals, Cubs, Giants, Mets, Nationals, White Sox, and Yankees is $5,284,00. Los Angeles Angels, Phillies, and Red Sox each forfeited $500,000 from their pools for signing players who had rejected qualifying offers – Noah Syndergaard, Nick Castellanos, and Trevor Story – last off-season so each has a pool of $4,644,00. The Dodgers and Rangers each forfeited $1,000,000 from their pools for signing players who had rejected qualifying offers to lower their pool to $4,144,000. The Dodgers surpassed the luxury tax threshold the previous season and forfeited $1,000,000 for Freddie Freeman. The Rangers forfeited $500,000 each for Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. Forfeited monies are redistributed to other clubs Teams will be allowed to trade international bonus slots during this signing period starting January 15 Guidelines: International players are eligible to sign with a Major League team between January 15 and December 15. They must turn 16 before he signs and be 17 before September 1 the following year – in practical terms, this means players born between September 1, 2005, and August 31, 2006, will be eligible to sign in the upcoming signing period. Players must be registered with Major League Baseball in advance in order to be eligible to sign. These are some other prospects who signed for $300,000 or higher: Astros German Ramirez, SS, D.R. – $1,200,000 Eduardo Perez, OF, D.R. – $797,000 Athletics Ramon Landaeta, C, Ven. -.$750,000 Blue Jays David Guzman, OF, Ven. – $650,000 Samuel Acuna, RHP, Ven – $300,00 Cardinals Bracewell Tavera, SS, D.R. – $450,000 Ruben Menes, RHP, D.R. – $400,000 Angel Gil, OF, D.R. $375,000 D-backs Yassel Soler, 3B, D.R. – $425,000 Dodgers Daniel Mielcarek, SS, D.R. – $397,500 Guardians José Marcano, INF, Ven. – $800,000 Luis Merejo, INF, D.R. – $340,000 José Pirela, OF, Ven. – $320,000 Juan Frances, OF, Ven. – $320,000 Jonathan Martinez, INF, D.R. $300,000 Pirates Jonathan Rivero, C, Ven – $840,000 Rays Willian Trinidad, INF, D.R. – $500,000 Reds Alfredo Alcantara, SS, D.R. – $640,000 Rafhlmil Torres, SS, Ven. – $300,000 Rockies Alessander De La Cruz, D.R. – $650,000 Yeiker Reyes, OF, Ven, – $500,000 Jeremy Ciriaco, SS, D.R. – $500,000 Alison Zacarias, RHP, D.R. – $500,000 Tigers Anibal Salas, OF, Ven. – $1,000,000 Twins Juan Hernandez, SS, Ven. – $350,000 White Sox Abraham Nunez, OF, D.R. – $700,000 Similar News Former Los Angeles Starting Pitcher Matt Harvey Looking To Make An MLB Comeback Brandon Belt Signed To Blue