What I’ve seen from Cuba in this World Baseball Classic has been different in many ways. Not in terms of talent, but in the intangibles that are not often considered.
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Today I’m publishing my article on the top 10 best prospects not affiliated with MLB organizations who will be in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Scouting reports and insights, on Beisbol FR.
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International Notes is back, February edition!
Covers Dodgers’ international bonus money from the Anthony Banda trade, Yankees’ new international director, and busting fake news myths and much more.
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International news: The St. Louis Cardinals and 18-year-old right-hander Leonil De Leon have reached an agreement on a deal.
One of the top pitchers available in the current international signing period.
Full story and video at Beisbol FR.
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Sources: OF Yanquiel Fernández was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees from the Colorado Rockies.
In light of the ongoing debates about the World Baseball Classic and player participation, I spoke with several people within organizations and Player Development to get their perspective on the topic.
Here’s the story, free on Beisbol FR.
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14 hours before the 2025–26 international signing period begins:
-a list of 340+ players from 13 countries set to sign tomorrow,
-plus a Top 50 prospects list with videos and scouting reports
-20 Dark Horses
-Top 5 by tools
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Aaron Sanchez, 33, has drawn interest and multiple MLB team offers this offseason.
His agent, Chris Leible of Smooth Baseball, said, “We are considering our options.”
Sanchez had a strong winter with Toros del Este: 4-2, 1.55 ERA, 46.1 IP, 34 SO in the Dominican Winter League.
Source: Andy Ibañez passed his physical yesterday. It’s a one-year guaranteed contract with the Dodgers for $1.2M.
20 Dark Horses from the 2025–2026 international class. The top 5 by tools are off that list.
The next José Altuve, José Ramírez, or Junior Caminero of the upcoming class are now on Beisbol FR.
Read now.
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It’s live now.
MLB International Signing Period (2025–2026) featuring my Top 50 prospects, in-depth scouting reports, videos, insights, plus more than 300 player names organized by team, expected to sign starting January 15.
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In a few hours, I will publish my list of the top 50 prospects in the 2025–2026 international class, along with signings by team.
A project more than three months in the making, prepared in meticulous detail.
Looking ahead with great excitement.
The #Reds have agreed to terms with free-agent RHP Yunior Marte on a minor-league contract, per @francysromero.bsky.social
Marte, 30, spent the 2025 season in the NPB with the Chunichi Dragons—posting a 1.95 ERA over 32 1/3 IP with 25 Ks.
Sources: The Miami Marlins acquired Dominican outfielder Esteury Ruiz in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
BREAKING: Top prospect SS Wandy Asigen will land with the New York Mets at the start of the 2025-2026 international class on January 15, per multiple sources.
A massive move in the international market. Full story coming soon on Beisbol FR.
Former #Yankees farmhand Allan Winans is signing with the Seibu Lions of NPB, per @francysromero.bsky.social
BREAKING: OF Adolis Garcia and the #Phillies are finalizing a one-year, $10 million contract, pending a physical, per @francysromero.bsky.social.
The #Phillies are finalizing a 1 year $10M contract with free-agent OF Adolis Garcia, per @francysromero.bsky.social
Phillies are finalizing a one-year, $10 million deal with outfielder Adolis García, sources confirm @francysromero.bsky.social report. García, who was non-tendered by Texas, will slot into right field. Phillies hoping for a bounce-back season once again.
Sanó, 31, a nine-year MLB veteran, will wrap up his stint with the Estrellas Orientales in the Winter League, where he was having an MVP-caliber season, hitting .315 with 9 HR and 25 RBI.
Sources: Miguel Sanó is finalizing a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Chunichi Dragons for the 2026 NPB season.
The deal is pending a physical.
Today I’m publishing my second piece on Cuban players from the 2024–25 to 2030 classes.
Scouting or tracking Cuban players abroad is a challenging task, and in this work, I shed light on their paths and futures.
Exclusive content on Beisbol FR.
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#Brewers 1B Rhys Hoskins’ 2026 mutual option was declined and he will become a free-agent, per @francysromero.bsky.social
The Baltimore Orioles will not exercise the $5.5 million option on Jorge Mateo for 2026, per sources.
Mateo will become a free agent.
Trained by Bárbaro Rodríguez and represented by Wasserman.
He becomes the 39th player born in Cuba to sign during the current 2024-2025 international signing period.
Cuban LHP 🇨🇺 Andey Garrido (18) has officially signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Bonus deal: $175,000.
Garrido reaches 92-95 mph with excellent secondary pitches, including a sinker and changeup.
He wraps up a multi-year journey pursuing a deal in the Dominican Republic.
Several industry sources believe that the Yomiuri Giants will not post 3B/1B Kazuma Okamoto after the season.
Okamoto, 29, is one of the best hitters in Japanese baseball, with 248 career home runs.
Tarik Skubal became the third pitcher in Detroit Tigers history to record 13+ strikeouts in a postseason game. Per @francysromero.bsky.social
Today I'm publishing a piece offering an inside look at the Brewers’ scouting and player development system.
I spoke with key figures to break down this new model.
Read it now on Beisbol FR.
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