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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