His older brother, Jose Salas, is a highly regarded infield prospect with the Marlins. 1 prospect for each organization at the start of the 2023 season. When he first came over to MLB, Shohei Ohtani had to sign a minor-league deal with the Angels because he was only 23. Players at this stage can change a lot in three months, let alone three years. For prospects around the globe hoping to sign with an MLB franchise, it kicks off a 11-month window for teams to land prospects. -- $750,000, Blue JaysDavid Guzman, OF, Ven. He's a thick, twitchy middle-infielder who could certainly stick at shortstop, though some believe he could end up at second base or third base because of his shorter strides and muscular frame. Jeremy Rodriguez, SS, D.R. Former Braves top prospects shine for A's in spring debuts. Previous work can also be found at Sports On Earth, CrashburnAlley and Prospect Insider. He's probably destined for left field at the next level being pushed over by a superior defender up the middle, though there are scouts that believe he has a real chance at becoming an average big league centerfielder. All Rights Reserved. Scouting and comparing international players tools and athleticism to those of recent and upcoming domestic amateurs helps me to triangulate approximately where theyd go in a given draft, and assign them a FV based on that approximation. Primary secondary offerings include a fall-off-the-table split-change and a devestating breaking slider, both in the low-to-mid 80s, the latter featuring extreme sweep when he wants to grab it. : Mets+ ($1,400,000) More 44. -- $1,000,000Juan Hernandez, SS, Ven. He is rumored to have a deal in place with the Yankees. -- $300,000, RockiesAlessander De La Cruz, D.R. Tampa Bay signed Colmenarez to a $3 million deal back in January because of his potential at a premium position. The son of MLB-veteran shortstop Jack Wilson, Jacob Wilson has been one of the most accomplished, mature hitters in the country during his stay at GCU. Enmanuel Bonilla, OF, D.R. He'll also flash a changeup. It's a two-plane sweeper with impressive depth and a bat-missing track record. -- $375,000, OriolesJoshua Liranzo, INF, D.R. 1/MLB No. Mets: Francisco lvarez, C (No. The 2020 first-rounder has had a tremendous first full season with a slash line over .300/.400/.500 across the board to go along with 31 stolen bases. The Official Site of Major League Baseball. Its a complex situation without, so far as I can conceive, a nice, clean solution that perfectly addresses all of the issues surrounding the safety, well-being, and agency of these young amateur players, whose plight I consider the most important issue at stake. The signing period begins on Jan. 15 and ends on Dec. 15, 2023. 83)Henderson has climbed onto the Top 100 while earning a quick promotion from Low-A to High-A this year. Keith Law. That said, bonuses of $10,000 or less do not count against the bonus pool, but that doesn't mean the players getting those checks shouldn't get some attention too. Camilo Diaz, OF, D.R. As far as the two-way potential goes, offensively Skenes has some contact issues but really excels at finding the barrel and has legitimate slugging potential. He'll likely be tested at shortstop for the Cardinal moving forward, but this is a definitive middle infield profile. 50)From an external point of view, there were higher ranked players on the board when the Tigers took Jobe third overall last month. : Brewers ($1,400,000) More 36. An above runner, maybe a tick more, he's got the potential to net double digit homers and stolen bases at his peak whilst developing into a Kike Hernandez type pro. When the most recent CBA was ratified, the league and the MLBPA had until July 25 to agree to a draft, the first of which would have taken place in 2024 had they done so. 1/MLB No. When a team and a player (or the players camp) come to a verbal agreement on a bonus (a practice that is commonplace throughout the industry despite its prohibition), other MLB teams are alerted to the agreement, usually by the players trainer informing them that they arent going to sign the player. Edwin Solano, SS, D.R. : Brewers ($1,500,000) More 23. He has a nice loose swing and shows the ability to hit home runs in batting practice and games. 2/MLB No. : D-backs+ ($1,250,000) More 48. 4/MLB No. Hes shown that was no summer fluke by jumping to High-A at age 20 this year, going to the Futures Game, and putting up a .303/.355/.447 line with 21 steals to land on the Top 100 list. Here is a look at which players from MLB Pipeline's Top 50 International Prospects list have agreed to terms with clubs, according to sources, and for how much. Gonzalez almost never strikes out, and he makes a ton of contact as well. Hendry Chivilli, SS, D.R. And while some of my sources think the league and the PA could come together on a draft format before the next CBA is ratified, there is doubt that it will happen soon enough for it to change the way the 2024 class signs. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. As is often the case with top international prospects, Salas has been on the scouting radar for quite some time even though he is only 16. Angel Cepeda, SS, D.R. Wilson never strikes out. Andy Acevedo, OF, D.R. The financial ecosystem of Latin American scouts and trainers might also be impacted by a draft if MLB starts to seize control of the manner in which players are seen. Honeyman is a solid player in almost every aspect of the game and is a bit of a sum-of-his-parts type of player. Jeter Martinez, RHP, Mex. -- $310,000Carlos Monteverde, OF, Ven. With the summer showcase circuit behind us and college fall ball in the rearview mirror, were ready to re-rank the 2023 draft class. White has been up to 96 and many believe he'll approach triple digits when it's all said and done. He's a switch-hitter with contact ability, power, and strong defensive chops. Angels: Kyren Paris, SS (No. Some scouts project it double-plus and the best breaking ball in the class. -- $497,500Daniel Mielcarek, SS, D.R. -- $600,000, AstrosGerman Ramirez, SS, D.R. : Red Sox ($1,400,000) More 26. Evaluators certainly prefer the arm, but theres two-way upside. 4-rated prospect in the 2021 Draft, available with their 16th overall selection. The body is already very thick and muscular, so he'll need to maintain his athleticism as he gets older. -- $397,500, GiantsChen-Hsun Lee, RHP, Taiwan -- $647,500Yosneiker Rivas, SS, Ven. Of the pair, Frelick is almost guaranteed to be the one who wont graduate by 2023. Projected bonus amounts for this group will be published on signing day. Alfredo Duno, C, Ven. Dollander mixes in a bevy of pitches, but it's his tight, sweeping slider that gets whiffs. Like, ever. Teams keep track of rival clubs bonus allocations both to gauge the market and to assess the total amount of money still available, as well as how much each team has promised to players. Emerson is largely average on the dirt, though his range and hands do show better than his average speed. : Dodgers+ ($2,077,500) More 4. 9)The Red Sox picked fourth in the 2021 Draft, their earliest selection since 1967, and landed MLB Pipeline's top-rated prospect in California prepster Mayer. February 26, 2023. For these prospects, it is their first step in professional baseball. White Sox: Colson Montgomery, SS (No. Gian Zapata, OF, D.R. The consensus best hitter and best defender in this year's crop -- high school or college -- he also has at least solid power and homered twice in his first eight pro games in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League. His 6-foot-3 build and his game prompt comparisons to Salvador Perez, but he's a better pure hitter than the seven-time All-Star. The signing period is now neatly confined to a single calendar year and runs from Jan. 15 to Dec. 15. Here are a few of the other top prospects for the 2023 international signing period, listed alphabetically: Dominican SS Felnin Celesten: Celesten, 17, has arguably the best tools seen in international free agency since Wander Franco. Robert Calaz, OF, D.R. Updating the 2023 Draft Prospect Rankings; . This is also when I start to collect biographical data like dates of birth, height/weight, position, and handedness, all of which later finds its way on The Board. Cubs: Cristian Hernandez, SS (No. Carlos Silva, C, Ven. Rangers: Jack Leiter, RHP (No. There are about a dozen players who are expected to receive $1 million or more who didnt make the cut, either because I had insufficient scouting information to rank them or because I think they arent very good. -- $350,000, YankeesJerson Alejandro, RHP, D.R. Theres no reason to doubt that the pop wont keep showing up in his first full season next year, and even if he needs to move off short, his offensive ceiling is considerable enough to make him a potential No. Korean baseball reporter Daniel Kimsays Shim is on the verge of signing with the Pirates. Led by Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Mariners outfielder Julio Rodrguez and Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., seven of the eight highest-rated prospects on our end-of-season 2021 Top 100 should graduate to the Majors this year. With college ball right around the corner and more industry insight at our fingertips, it's time to dive into the top college prospects for the 2023 class. Ethan Salas, C, Ven. His speed will be an asset at any outfield spot, but he does have a fringy arm that may preclude him from right field. : Tigers+ ($1,250,000) More 33. 8)Kansas City sent Pea to its alternate site last year when he was still only 17 -- a sign of how advanced they believe the July 2019 signee was. Major League Baseball's international signing period for 2023 opens on Sunday, Jan. 15. All rights reserved. A very well regarded prep bat, Troy built off a strong freshman campaign at Stanford with an arguably stronger summer at Wareham. Jobe sports four above-average to plus-plus pitches, headlined by a killer wipeout slider, and the Tigers have a recent history of developing top-pick hurlers into Major Leaguers in Casey Mize and Matt Manning. Miller is a consistent high-performer on the amateur circuit and his mammoth power finds it way into games already. 1 pick in the 2021 Draft, Davis is showing early on that his bat is as advertised, with six of his first eight professional hits of the extra-base variety while moving quickly to High-A ball. Meyer offers a mid-80s changeup that lags behind his other two weapons, but shows enough promise for scouts to slap a future 50 grade on the off-speed offering. Signing Bonus Pool B: $6,366,900 Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers Miami Marlins Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners Tampa Bay Rays, Signing Bonus Pool A: $5,825,500 Arizona Diamondbacks Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Guardians Colorado Rockies Kansas City Royals Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres, $5,284,000 Pool Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Houston Astros New York Mets New York Yankees San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Toronto Blue Jays Washington Nationals, $4,644,000 Pool Boston Red Sox Los Angeles Angels Philadelphia Phillies, $4,144,000 Pool Los Angeles Dodgers Texas Rangers, CLICK HERE FOR THE 2023 MLB INTERNATIONAL PROSPECT BONUS BOARD. One of this year's top international pitcherswho won't sign for a high bonus or get attention in public rankings (yet)was a solid, projectable arm up to 90 mph during the scouting process who has since reached 97 mph and shown feel for a good breaking ball. Skenes velo sits in low-to-mid 90s, though when he rears back he's been up to 99. Wilson showcases 40-grade power but many believe he'll grow into fringe-average pop in the pros. St. Louis Cardinals. He's shown feel for spinning the baseball, primarily a low-to-mid 70s curveball with tight tilt that projects. The argument can be made he's the best college pitching prospect in over a decade. TCU's Brayden Taylor handled himself very well against the older and stiffer competition on the Cape this past summer for Falmouth after two big years at TCU. He batted .346/.469/.500 with three extra-base hits and a pair of steals in his first seven pro games in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League. He is an average runner. 10)Basically, the only way lvarez isnt at the top of the Mets list come 2023 is if he somehow graduates next season. International players under 25 can sign minor-league contracts only. For many scouts, the top international prospect this year is Ethan Salas, a 16-year-old catcher from Venezuela who is also the brother of Jose Salas, a shortstop in the Marlins' system. The consensus top prospect in this year's international class is Venezuelan catcher Ethan Salas. He has touched 100 mph, has a wide array of secondary pitches, and has been praised for his poise and makeup, per MLB.com. From Mick Abel to Nelson Keljo, Jesuit has a knack for developing arms. February 27, 2023. -- $640,000Rafhlmil Torres, SS, Ven. It's a deceptive slot that's tough to pick up too. Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: 10-Team, Late Pick (2023) MLB Prospects to Stash in Redraft (2023 Fantasy Baseball) Deep Sleepers: Matt Carpenter (2023 Fantasy Baseball) Luis Almeyda, SS, D.R. Emerson showcased a whole lot of tools on the circuit in 2022 with an impressive hit tool and sneaky power. 28)The Marlins were delighted to find Watson, MLB Pipeline's No. His profile projects somewhere between Andrew Benintendi and Michael Harris II. Sunday marks the open of the 2023 international signing period, one of two ways MLB teams can acquire amateur talent each year. February 26, 2023. -- $400,000Andres Valor, OF, Ven. Still, the impact and track record against velocity and spin has evaluators believing this is a big league regular bat. -- $600,000Hector Liriano, OF, D.R. -- $450,000Ruben Menes, RHP, D.R. Braves: Michael Harris, OF (No. Given his size, his move down the mound and subsequent extension, the baseball explodes on hitters with life at the top of the zone. The international signing period ends on Dec. 15, 2023. The 2023 MLB Draft will take place from July 9 through July 11 during All-Star festivities in Seattle, Washington. CLICK HERE FOR 2023 MLB INTERNATIONAL PROSPECT BONUS BOARD. Sunday marks the open of the 2023 international signing period, one of two ways MLB teams can acquire amateur talent each year. ), where he also holds the career basketball scoring record. Welbyn Francisca, SS, D.R. Notes: JV's changeup; Max's pace; Mauricio's clout. Tony Ruiz, OF, D.R.31. 1 pick in the Korea Baseball Organization's amateur draft a few weeks back, but he withdraw his name to pursue opportunities with MLB teams. : White Sox+ ($700,000) More 42. No matter if you're a diehard to the format or relatively new, everyone loves prospects and wants to establish a rock-solid core on their dynasty team. February 26, 2023. prospect Winn take on Angels' MVPs. 5 Dodgers prospects to watch this spring. The international signing period runs through Dec. 15, 2023. Prospects Live Staff MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft A new year, a new board and new ranks. He can run a fastball into the low-90s on the mound, but his future is likely swinging a bat. : Cubs ($1,000,000) More 15. It's one of the more impactful bats available in 2023. He just turned 19 in July, meaning there could be fits and starts in his development ahead, but barring an even better prospect coming in the 2022 Draft, he should be in the drivers seat of the Arizona pipeline for the foreseeable future. : Astros+ ($897,500) More 22. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. : Athletics+ ($750,000) More 41. He can run it up to 99 and hold mid-90s. 69)Signed for $1.3 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2017, Valera was one of the best offensive prospects in that year's international class. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Bahamas: Rangers+ ($3,200,000) More 9. : Angels ($900,000) More . A draft likely wont address all of the abuses of the current system, but it should curtail the practice of teams and 14-year-olds coming to multi-million-dollar agreements. Accurate information on international players can be hard to find, but bonus size is generally a good proxy for prospect status. 2023 600 PA / 200 IP Projections . by Handedness, Board Update: 2023 International Amateur Prospects, Official Professional Baseball Rules Book, recently-filed lawsuit in the Dominican Republic, the league and the MLBPA had until July 25, New Brewer Owen Miller Is Evolving as a Hitter (Or at Least Trying To). -- $340,000Jose Pirela, OF, Ven. He's already incredibly strong and the physical projection portion of his profile may be lacking. As has been the case with past classes, after these players sign, they will be pulled off the International Players section of The Board and warehoused in a ranking of their signing class for record-keeping purposes. February 26, 2023. Washington Nationals. -- $347,500, PhilliesWen-Hui Pan, RHP, Taiwan -- $350,000, PiratesJonathan Rivero, C, Ven. Pfaadt 'fantastic' in debut -- and he made sure to have fun . He offers a four-seam and a two-seam fastball, the latter being more consistent, though McGraw showed a willingness to elevate the four-seamer on the Cape last summer. This year's newly eligible players were born between Sept. 1, 2005, and Aug. 31, 2006. International bonus pools, the money teams can spend on players, are tied to revenue and market size, with small-market teams getting the biggest bonus pools and large market teams getting the smallest. At this stage, both of his secondaries are a work-in-progress, but show big promise. : Tigers+ ($1,100,000) More 49. White has been a totem on the prep scouting scene since he was 13 years old. Combine that with notes from in-person looks (there are sometimes workouts and showcases in Arizona or in close proximity to big MLB events like the Winter Meetings) and supplementary video analysis of my own, and the list is pretty much baked. He's a pro hitter. Former Braves top prospects shine for A's in spring debuts. An outstanding international find for $175,000, Peraza is a plus-run, plus-glove shortstop with . The Top 300 is here. That tendency applies here as well. As always, the FV grade is a more important measure for readers to focus on than the ordinal rankings here. 1 prospect for the Blue Jays since he signed for $3.5 million back in July 2018, and he's backed that up with his performance in his first full season. He doesn't have to sellout for power or force things to his pull-side. In the field, he's comfortably a plus defender in center. A new year, a new board and new ranks. There isnt an official source from which to draw that info early on. Even though it seems likely there will eventually be a draft, in the immediate-term, teams are behaving as if there wont be one to avoid being caught flat-footed in the event one doesnt materialize, or that it takes a while for the infrastructure that would support a draft to be put in place. + indicates that the club has officially announced the signing. After a slow start in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League, he has tripled and doubled in his last two games. February 28, 2023. 1. San Francisco Giants. Strong eyes and quick twitch gives him the ability to make good swing decisions consistently, and it is rare to see him post poor at-bats. Taylors profile is actually carried by the bat, showcasing loud line drive and fly ball exit velocities to his pull-side. : Guardians+ ($850,000) More 38. Clark doesn't try to hit homers. -- $300,000Osvaldo Heredia, OF, D.R. Still, some of the best prospects in baseball were prominent amateur players who signed million-dollar bonuses. Hes going to move fast, with how his catching develops the only thing that will slow him down at all. : Twins ($2,100,000) More 39. Brando Mayea, OF, Cuba: Yankees ($4,350,000) More 10. As Ive honed a process for this over the years, my first step is to source rumored bonus amounts, often hopping on the phone with people who are involved with international players or scouting to see who they know will be receiving $1 million or more. Some scouts question the swing mechanics at the next level as Gonzalez has a tendency to throw open his hips and can step in the bucket at times, but his production has never wavered against premium college stuff. Cuban OF Brandon Mayea: According to MLB.com, one evaluator dubbed 17-year-old Mayea "mini Gary Sheffield" for his explosive bat speed. The North Carolina high school product has well above-average speed and otherwise solid tools across the board. January 2023 has been relatively quiet for the Atlanta Braves, punctuated by a few big days. An international player is eligible to sign with a Major League team between Jan. 15 and Dec. 15. -- $900,000Anyelo Marquez, SS, D.R. Cristian Perez, OF, D.R. Hurley comes packed in an athletic frame with well-proportioned strength and organic loft built into his swing. 1)Montgomery immediately became the White Sox's top prospect when they drafted him 22nd overall in July out of Southridge High (Huntingburg, Ind. Nationals: Brady House, SS (No. on September 15, 2022 Once the international signing period opens on Jan. 15, 2023, there should be 15-20 infielders who will sign for at least $1 million. Vargas is expected to sign with the Dodgers. Troy typically takes the field at second base, though hes played a ton of reps at shortstop too. Sure, this is a bet that CJ Abrams (still only 20 years old) will graduate prior to 2023, but the way San Diego was aggressive with sending Abrams to Double-A this summer (and Fernando Tatis Jr.s recent move to the outfield) could be signs he would take that jump next year. 02:24. 5)Luciano has been better than advertised since the Giants signed him for $2.6 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2018, part of an international haul that included two more potential impact bats in outfielders Luis Matos and Jairo Pomares. As a 6-foot-4 lefty-hitting shortstop with a lofty offensive ceiling, he draws comparisons to Corey Seager at the same stage of their careers. Top 100 MLB prospects 2023: Keith Law's rankings, with Corbin Carroll at No. MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft A new year, a new board and new ranks. 29)The Dodgers have landed the best Venezuelan prospect in the last three international classes: Cartaya in 2018, outfielder Luis Rodriguez in 2019 and shortstop Wilman Diaz in January. MLB has pushed for an international draft for years (decades, really), but the union has resisted because it would strip players of the freedom to pick their team, not to mention limit their earning potential. There are those that believe White is the best prep southpaw prospect available in any draft since Steve Avery was selected no. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. The younger Salas has all the tools to be an impact player at the game's most demanding position. : Dodgers+ ($697,500) More 24. 12)We gave 2021 first-round pick Chase Petty a long look, but Urbinas upside is too hard to ignore. This is a premium power bat with easy plus raw power to all fields. The 2021 Futures Gamer would be second in the Low-A West in slugging and OPS if he had enough at-bats to qualify, while hitting over .300 to boot. Compreshensive MLB draft prospect rankings in a sortable, easy-to-read, feature-rich table. Youve probably been battered with this question over the past couple months, but any chance the team lists will start rolling out next week? Cristopher Larez, SS, Ven. Pittsburgh Pirates. He'll ambush pitches over the right field fence, but it's not necessarily his game. A buttery delivery with a low-launch, three-quarter arm slot and electric arm speed. 5)While Paris missed a chunk of this season with a fractured fibula, he came back and hit well enough to earn a promotion from Low-A to High-A, and hes still a teenager. There are bonus pool penalties for signing major-league free agents who have a qualifying offer attached, and teams can once again trade for an additional 60 percent of their original bonus pool this year. . Hes played primarily in center field as well, only helping his case as a high-end prospect. : D-backs+ ($950,000) More 19. -- $800,000Luis Merejo, INF, D.R. Meyer burst onto the scene during the 2022 showcase circuit with a fastball up to 98 featuring arm-side run and some ride. Honeyman really began to turn heads as one of the better hitters on the Caps this past summer. By Eric Cross Last updated Jan 9, 2023 A massive part of fantasy baseball dynasty leagues always has been and always will be prospects. 5/MLB No. Taylor has a short, simple swing from the left side with good upper body rotation and whippy bat speed. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Some evaluators compare the way he moves to Jacob deGrom. Arnaldo Lantigua, OF, D.R. More Prospects News. An ultra-aggressive swinger of the bat, Hurley will need to polish up his approach as he sees more advanced pitching at the next level. 60)The biggest asset on Houses scouting report was his plus power. The scouting summaries were compiled with information provided by available data and industry sources, as well as from our own observations. He's a Kenny Lofton type of spark-plug that provides far more value than his slugging percentage will ever indicate. Orioles: Gunnar Henderson, SS (No. Notable International Signings: 1/15/2023. Bonus pool trades were put on hold the last few years, during the pandemic. : Mets+ ($1,100,000) More 30. : Cardinals+ ($500,000) More 37. -- $300,000, BravesJohn Estevez, OF, D.R. 48) Martinez has been pegged as a potential future No. 4/MLB No. He's making his pro debut as a 17-year-old in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, where he's hitting .224/.337/.329 with two homers and nine steals in 24 games. And thats not just for right now, or even next year. -- $409,000. Below is how much money each team has available to spend in their international bonus pools. : Padres+ ($5,600,000) More 2. The reigning ACC Pitcher of the Year, Lowder has some of the best pitchability in the entire class. It's a compact, strong, sometimes rotational cut that creates big pound-for-pound pull-side power, though McGonigle is in no rush to sellout for the juice. Lawlar earns 55s and 60s across the board as a shortstop who can hit for both average and power and steal his fair share of bags too. Others have referred to it as the international day of joy. -- $750,000, RaysWilian Trinidad, INF, D.R. 46 INF Dayan Frias. Jun-Seok Shim, RHP, S. Korea: Pirates+ More 11. The slider is thrown firm and short with late two-plane tilt that Waldrep gets hitters to chase regularly. Clark figures to stick in centerfield where his 70-grade run times and strong routes should age beautifully. He started tapping into big power on the showcase circuit but still remains super projectable and likely to add plenty more strength. 1/MLB No. He stays up the middle of the field, letting his bat speed handle the rest. He's performed at every stop along the amateur circuit and earned a spot on Team USA 18u as an underclassman. Crews is as close to a 5-tool talent as youll find in this class and could move quickly through the minor leagues given his position and skillset with the bat. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio, Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, Dodgers catcher Diego Cartaya, Giants shortstop Marco Luciano, Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte, Guardians outfielder George Valera, Twins outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguezand Rockies shortstop Adael Amador were all seven-figure signings. MLB's international prospect signing period starts today and the Twins are expected to sign three of the top 25 players in the 2023 class, per Baseball America's rankings. February 27, 2023. -- $450,000Fabian Lopez, SS, D.R. Luis Reyes, RHP, D.R. 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