On Monday, the Braves made what could be arguably their biggest move of the offseason in acquiring Oakland A’s catcher Sean Murphy. not from the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico) who are 16 years of age or older. e. Luis Guanipa - CF . 6) of the Dominican Republic, shortstop Ludwing Espinoza ( No. Atlanta Braves adding more pitching from the DR to their class, signing. Thirty-nine of the players on the 2023 Top 50 International Prospects list are from the Dominican Republic. The 16-year-old Almeyda, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound shortstop with the arm and range to potentially stay at the position, grew up in New Jersey and was considered a top college recruit, but ultimately. The Twins are limited, under MLB's international signing rules, to spending $5. 2023 November 22, 2023 Article PodcastsFor signing a qualified free agent, these teams would have to surrender their second-highest pick of the 2023 draft, and also $500K from their bonus pool during the next international signing. All Years 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985Photo credit: Los Angeles Dodgers. ATLANTA (AP) -- The Braves lost 13 prospects and former general manager John Coppolella was banned for life by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for circumventing international signing rules. 3 prospect in the 2022-2023 international class, shortstop Joendry Vargas and the No. The Braves are hopeful their investment on the international market pays off in the future. MLB international signings 2023: A look at the most notable players and where they landed. Major League Baseball’s international signing period for 2023 has officially opened up today, with many of the big names signing almost immediately. It is International Signing Day and while it doesn’t have the same pageantry that the MLB Draft has, it has a ton of importance to the health of a team’s minor league system and, in the Braves case, marks the end of the penalties that have hamstrung them since they were imposed in 2017. The 2024 international signing period -- when prospects from across the globe become eligible to sign with big league clubs -- starts on Jan. The star of the 2017 international signing period, Kevin Maitan was immediately one of the top rated prospects in the organization and was ranked as the #6 prospect in the Braves organization by us behind the names of: Ozzie Albies, Ronald Acuna, Kolby Allard, Max Fried, and Sean Newcomb - a few names you may have heard about. The 2024 international signing period -- when prospects from across the globe become eligible to sign with big league clubs -- starts on Jan. 7 (219): Justin Long, RHP, Rice. Breaking down Rays' noteworthy addition to 40-man roster. Looking back at some 2023 Braves prognostications Early in the 2023 season concerns were raised and predictions were made. The Braves have have signed Dominican infielder Ambioris Tavarez according to a report by Baseball America’s Ben Badler. November 17, 2023. 5, 2005. 50. Follow Battery Power online:The 2024 international signing period -- when prospects from across the globe become eligible to sign with big league clubs -- starts on Jan. Jan. By Steve Adams | August 9, 2023 at 1:18pm CDT. Tracking the status and signings of all 2024 MLB international players. This family-friendly event will feature player photos, Q&As, baseball clinics, familySources confirmed that Nebraska closer Shay Schanaman signed a free-agent deal with the Atlanta Braves. Ji-Hwan Bae has steadily climbed prospect rankings since the Pittsburgh Pirates signed him after the Atlanta Braves international signing scandal. Tavarez is the first significant international signee by the. Bradfield signed with the Orioles on July 17, as announced by the team. Around the league: Venezuelan infielder Kevin Maitan originally signed with Atlanta ($4. com's Jim Callis. m. With both Bogaerts and Turner receiving qualifying offers, the Braves would be taxed if they choose to sign either of them. Plus throwing arm. January 15th, 2023. Could the next superstar be on the horizon?. Among the club’s signings, SS Welbyn Francisca and OF Yerlin Luis headlined the group and rank among the top players in Latin America, respectively slotting in at No. Signing Bonus Pool B: $7,114,800. Unless otherwise noted, clubs have not confirmed the deals. The Dodgers and Blue Jays forfeited $500,000 from their pools for signing players who had rejected qualifying offers -- Trevor Bauer and George Springer,. For prospects around the globe hoping to sign with an MLB franchise, it kicks off a 11-month window for teams to. The 26-year-old has been with the Atlanta Braves minor league system since 2014 when he signed with the team as an international free agent. All the more reason to go big on Sunday, when the 2023 international signing window opens. Braves' Jesse Franklin Looks To Make Up For Lost 2022. 15, 2023. Tigers’ big ticket signing: Outfielder Roberto Campos ($2. Baseball’s international signing period for 2023 opens. Jones went on to play twelve season in Atlanta, winning ten straight Gold Gloves and being named an All-Star on five separate occasions (2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, & 2006). The MLB international signing period begins on July 2, and the Braves could make a splash by signing some high-dollar talent. Nov 20, 2023 4:12 PM EST. Atlanta was operating with a full bonus pool for the second straight year. Carlos Monteverde, OF: receiving the second largest bonus of the 2023 international signing period after Luis Guanipa, Monteverde will likely make his pro debut with the DSL Braves. Could the next superstar be on the horizon?. 1 (17): Enrique Bradfield Jr. 2023 stats: 12-9, 4. Schanaman is, as of now, the first Husker to be picked up in free agency following the 2023 MLB Draft. The Braves’ bonus pool – how much they can spend during the international signing period – is $5,284,000. At 5’11” and 175 pounds this kid is going to grow and is expected to be a 30 plus HR big league hitter one day. HOUSTON, TX -- The Houston Astros have agreed to terms on contracts with nine international free agents, including eight players from the Dominican Republic and one from Venezuela. Chicago White Sox traded LHP Aaron Bummer to Atlanta Braves for. By Anthony Franco | August 1, 2023 at 11:54am CDT. Kapler could not be reached for comment. ET deadline. The Cardinals, who have a base signing pool of $5,284,000, announced theThe Venezuelan presence is up and down Detroit’s signings list. An international player is eligible to sign with a Major League team between Jan. 22 overall prospect on the Top 50 International Prospects list, for $1. The Dodgers have agreed to terms with South Korean right-hander Hyun-seok Jang, his agency in South Korea announced ( link via Jee-ho Yoo of the. Considered the best prep catcher in the Draft class by a wide margin, Mitchell is a left-handed hitter with hit and power tools. The biggest issue remaining for the Atlanta Braves is their left field/designated hitter situation. $0. The Atlanta Braves announced the signing of reliever Reynaldo López to a three year deal this afternoon. The club has agreed to a deal with Venezuelan right-hander Reiner Lopez, who ranks No. January 15th, 2023. The signing period used to have a July 2 start date, but that was changed in. Braves sign multiple exciting prospects on day one of the international signing period Braves The Braves have bolstered their pretty bad farm system with a few international guys: Braves, prospect watch. The international signing period is underway. 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 - Sort by Team - ARI ATL BAL BOS CHC CHW CIN CLE COL DET HOU KC LAA LAD MIA MIL MIN NYM NYY OAK PHI PIT SD SF SEA STL TB TEX TOR WSH The ultimate destination for international prospects is playing in the Major Leagues, and the first step toward reaching that goal is only a few months away. The league voided the contracts of more than 10 players the Braves. The 2024 international signing period -- when prospects from across the globe become eligible to sign with big league clubs -- starts on Jan. Back in 2017, MLB came down HARD on former Braves GM John Coppolella and the organization for violating international signing rules by voiding the contracts of 12 international prospects, imposing. A team-by-team look at the most notable signings in the outset of the 2023 MLB international signing period. 1 (10): Noble Meyer, RHP, Jesuit High School. Bae, 23, originally was signed by the Braves,. 15 and ends on Dec. Here are the 2023 Blue Jays Organization All-Stars. Braves, Dodgers,. A year from now, the Padres, Cubs, and Braves will flex their financial muscles during the 2023-2024 international free agent period. e. Shohei Ohtani. 31 prospect in this international signing period. Maitan originally received a $4. The Rangers don’t have their second- or third-round picks after signing Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi. Minnesota Twins 2022 International Signings. Pick value: $4,169,700. The Official Site of Minor League Baseball web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips. February 14, 2022 Dave Funnell AL Central, General, MiLB, Twins 0. Here are the players whose ranks changed the most from the 2022 preseason list to the 2023 preseason list. 21. The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Monday that they signed 19 international prospects during a period from Jan. Player Review: Eddie Rosario. The 2021-22 signing period closes on Dec. The area scout who recommended him, Raul Leiva, was once a switch-hitting catcher signed out of. Nov 20, 2023. Now, the Padres have added another international signing who is ranked by MLB Pipeline and Baseball America as the top international prospect in 2023, 16-year-old Venezuelan catcher Ethan Salas. With both Bogaerts and Turner receiving qualifying offers, the Braves would be taxed if they choose to sign either of them. - Academia de Béisbol Grand Slam #FirmasEnero15 #Jan15SigningDay. 36 on the Top 50 International Prospects list. The series rolls on as we approach the top 15. Matt Powers 1/11/2023. — Antonio Puesán (@antoniopuesan) January 15, 2023. The biggest names will come off the board likely over the next couple of days. As of right now: - Brandon Mayea, an outfielder connected to the Yankees. The club announced Sunday it has signed infielder Diego Benitez, No. Latest roster transactions for the 2023 Toronto Blue Jays on ESPN. Here's everything you need to know going into the open of the 2023 international signing period. Out of every bat in the Braves system, McCabe may have the highest ceiling in terms of being a middle of the order slugger. 1) Outfielder/DH Trey Mancini. Let it be known that the Braves signed 9 total international players from Venezuela and that speaks volumes for what the team thinks of the talent coming from. League rules restrict teams from signing players to bonuses of more than $300,000 in the next international signing period if they go over their allotted amount by more than five percent. Jan 9, 2023. The Atlanta Braves were shut out of Baseball America’s Top 100 prospect list for the first ever. Thirty-nine of the players on the 2023 Top 50 International Prospects list are from the Dominican Republic. 5 million contract with the Dodgers, who later traded him to the Braves. 17 hours ago · The club was over the base threshold in 2023 and seems set to be a tax payor again in 2024, which comes with increasing penalties. J. . Top 5 Atlanta Braves international free agent signings since 2013. com transactions log. The signing period is open until Dec. Total 2017 signings: 39. Roster Resource currently has their 2024 payroll at $207MM but. The Braves signed 21 internationals free agents Sunday including outfielder Luis Guanipa. Grading the Atlanta Braves offseason. He must turn. 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. The DSL, or Dominican Summer League, is a league of teams composed of players at team academies that compete against one another in a three month span lasting from June until August. e. Yesterday we told you of the biggest signings as the International market opened. In total, the Dodgers signed six pitchers, one catcher, five infielders and one. The biggest signing came out of Venezuela, an OFer by the name of Luis Guanipa, who was rated by most to be in the top 10 of the international market and signed for $2. Charlie Culberson signed a 1 year / $720,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $720,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $720,000. Full Atlanta Braves transactions for the 2023 season including date of transaction, player's position and the transaction. MLB's 2023 international signing period opens on Jan. The 2021-22 international signing period opens on January 15, as for the second straight season, the usual July 2 opening date for the int’l was pushed back due to the pandemic. November 21, 2023 November 21, 2023 2024 Braves Top 10 Prospects Podcast Carlos Collazo joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Braves farm system, including A. com. Braves, Cubs, White Sox, Astros. m. They would lose their second-highest selection in the 2023 MLB Draft, as well as $500,000 from their international bonus pool for the upcoming signing period. The A’s, who have a base signing pool of $6,366,900, announced the. The 2024 international signing period -- when prospects from across the globe become eligible to sign with big league clubs -- starts on Jan. Subpoenas have already been issued. , to begin his professional career. , seven of the eight highest-rated prospects on our end-of-season 2021 Top 100 should graduate. November 17, 2023. : Padres+ ($5,600,000) More » 2. 15-20. Find out the latest on your favorite MLB players on CBSSports. 5 million. The sanctions, put in place in 2017 in the wake of former general manager John Coppolella being ostracized from baseball, cost Atlanta 13 prospects (hi, Kevin Maitan) and it was prohibited from inking any international players for more than $10,000 during the 2019. November 17, 2023. 5MM, Diego Benitez; Tigers, $2. Braves 2022-2023 International Free Agency Primer. January 15th, 2023 Jesse Sanchez @ JesseSanchezMLB Share The Braves are hopeful their investment on the international market pays off in the future. The league's final offer guaranteed $191 million for the 600 slots in an inaugural international draft in 2024, selling it as a $30-plus million increase from the most recent signing period. The size, the projectability and the stuff (a fastball up to 98. com’s Top 50 International Prospects list, to a $2. 11/14/23. Breakdown. ET. LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with 13 international amateur free agents, including the No. The signing period was pushed back to January 15, 2022 as a result of the pandemic. Tracking the status and signings of all 2024 MLB international players. 20. By David O'Brien. Albert Rivas, RHP, 19, Rookie (FCL) The back end of the Braves Top 50 finds many players that would not stand a chance of making most of the other teams’ top 50 rankings. 5 million deal. The DSL Braves compete in the San Pedro de Macorís. Now, the Padres have added another international signing who is ranked by MLB Pipeline and Baseball America as the top international prospect in 2023, 16-year-old Venezuelan catcher Ethan Salas. Braves Marlins Mets Nationals Phillies: NL Central. Team: Braves. The Atlanta Braves have officially announced the signings from the 2023 MLB Draft selections, and they came away with 20 of their 21 signed. They’re already at $207MM and $236MM per those same. Salas’ $5. Braves, $2. - Felnin Celestin, a shortstop connected to the Mariners. 71 million on eligible players, nearly all of them 16 years old, between now and December. Get ready for a lot of talented rookies in the big leagues and a lot of turnover atop MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list in 2022. Internationally, the Braves were already subject to a hard signing-bonus cap for the next two international cycles; they will now also be prevented from signing any player for more than $10,000. The 45-day window for teams to submit a contract to Yamamoto starter at 8 am CT on November 21, 2023. 5 million; shortstop Filippo Di Turi,Braves excited about international free-agent class and the Ronald Acuña Jr. November 17, 2023. effect. Here are 7 prospects standing out in winter ball. 15, 2023 Adrian Morejon’s signing bonus in July 2016 was $11 million. Photo credit: Los Angeles Dodgers. 22, 2017 1:31 p. Signing Bonus Pool A: $6,520,000. Aspromonte was the last original Colt . Major League Baseball’s international signing period opened Sunday and the Atlanta Braves were active signing 21 players. Braves. Five years after he was hit with a “lifetime” ban by Major League Baseball, former Braves general manager John Coppolella has been reinstated by the commissioner’s office from. “Our international scouting group will go anywhere inThat continued earlier this month, when the signing period opened and the Cubs agreed to terms with three of Pipeline's Top 20 international prospects: Shortstop Derniche Valdez ( No. That period, which opens on January 15th, is the period that previously began July 2 every year for international players that turn 16-years-old. 15 in the last two years. The 2021-22 international signing period opens on January 15, as for the second straight season, the usual July 2 opening date for the int’l. com. 10 on MLB. 2 million, which aside from the older Cuban signings was the biggest bonus for an international pitching prospect last year. The Atlanta Braves weren’t done, though. Tracker Team Spending; Positional Spending Player (1) Pos. 11/14/23. The Cardinals believe they have found an exciting young arm in the international signing period. Thirty-nine of the players on the 2023 Top 50 International Prospects list are from the Dominican Republic. 15: 2023 international signing period begins. At age 93, Warren Buffett is getting into baseball for the first time. The 2023 Draft's signing deadline day featured three seven-figure bonuses and relatively little drama. Soto, 22, was originally signed as an amateur by Atlanta but was one of several prospects later released when an MLB investigation found that the club violated various international signing rules. 15 and Dec. Ethan Salas, C, Ven. After signing with the Washington Nationals as an international free agent and debuting with. . 15. The Braves announced the signings of 21 international free agents on Day 1 of the international signing period. At age 93, Warren Buffett is getting into baseball for the. The Braves have been active in Venezuela for quite some time on the international scene. Total 2018 (Jan. There are 10 prospects from Venezuela and one from Curacao. Back in 2017, MLB came down HARD on former Braves GM John Coppolella and the organization for violating international signing rules by voiding the contracts of 12 international prospects, imposing. 15 for the 2021-22 class. Steve Martin signing autographs after a show at the stage doorRoyal Theatre Victoria. All Royals Draft signings. The pandemic certainly didn’t help, but there was optimism when he had a strong pro debut in 2021 in the Arizona Complex League. The international signing period normally runs from July 2 to June 15 of the following year, but COVID-related schedule changes have put adjusted the dates to Jan. Additionally, Baseball America reports that the Phillies have signed the following international prospects: Outfielder Jose Marchan — Venezuela ; RHP Joseph Diaz —. And they paid a record amount of money to do so. Not just because Atlanta won the 2021 World Series. 5MM. There are 10 prospects from Venezuela and one from Curacao. An international player is eligible to sign with a Major League team between Jan. When the international signing period opened on Jan. Well, it is now 2023, folks, and the Braves appear primed to make it another good year for the team. J. Standing at just 6-foot-1 with. The Braves have 7/8 fielders locked up through at least 2028-2034" - Mike Monaghan. May 17, 2023 May 17, 2023 Article News 2023 International Reviews: Miami Marlins. Tim Dierkes. 2020-21 International signing tracker. The Braves already cannot give an international signing bonus of more than $300,000 for 2017-18 and 2018-19 as penalties for exceeding their signing bonus pools. A team-by-team look at the most notable signings in the outset of the 2023 MLB international signing period. The Jiménez signing comes days after the Braves also solidified their bullpen by inking Pierce Johnson to a two-year extension. Minter from the 15-day IL. As part of their penalties, the Braves had their bonus pool reduced to $0 for the previous 2019-20 signing period, which opened July 2, 2019 and was extended through Oct. California. Scouting reports on the Braves’ international signing class. 9 million to spend on the international market starting July 2, 2012, without penalty. David McCabe looked like one of the better bats the Braves' drafted in 2022, but a meh pro debut combined with playing the same position as Nacho Alvarez has him starting the season in Augusta for. J. 5. With another strong showing in the draft and some international signings, the Braves can get right back into the middle of the pack for farm system rankings — especially if they continue to develop guys like Michael Harris & Vaughn Grissom at. ET on Monday, Aug. Ambioris Tavarez was the crown jewel of Atlanta’s 2020/2021 international signing class. There are 10 prospects from Venezuela and one from Curacao. Published Nov. The Braves lost nine players from their 2015-16 international signing class, and three from their 2017 group. 89 ERA in his six Los Angeles starts and was put on waivers, where the Guardians promptly. Image credit: Close up of signing contract with signature. MLB has been investigating the Braves’ international signings, with the team expecting to lose multiple players they signed in recent years. He made his debut in 2015 with the Gulf Coast Braves. The Jiménez signing comes days after the Braves also solidified their bullpen by inking Pierce Johnson to a two-year extension. January 26, 2023. Solid athlete. An international player is eligible to sign with a Major League team between Jan. The Braves are adding a big shortstop with even bigger potential to their. While this year's free-agent class doesn't have as many big names as last year's -- when players such as Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts. The signing period begins on Jan. The Orioles have signed one of the most recognized international prospects in the industry. He’s the fifth Nebraska player who earned a shot at the MLB in 2023. Ethan Salas, C, Ven. 2 million signing bonus) the Braves gave Cuban. Full Arizona Diamondbacks transactions for the 2023 season including date of transaction, player's position and the transaction. Major League Baseball’s international signing period opened Sunday and the Atlanta Braves were active signing 21 players. 31, 2018) signings: 23. 15. . We begin here with Benitez, who is one of the most recent international signings by the Braves, signing with Atlanta nearly a year ago on January 15, 2022 out of Venezuela. On to our top 50 free agents: 1. 25 million signing bonus in 2016. In 2022, Murphy was one of the best catchers in baseball with his 5. Braves. 5 million which would account for nearly all of Atlanta’s bonus pool. Fall: Arol Vera, SS (2022: 3 | 2023: 29) Vera was one of the top-rated prospects for the 2019-20 international signing period and joined the Angels in July 2019 for $2 million. The 2022-2023 Signing Period. Among the the most heralded is 17-year-old infielder Abdias De La Cruz, from. The announcement was made by Astros Assistant General Manager Charles. $150,000. R. While the period is open all year, almost all of the signings typically occur on the first day. received the second-largest signing bonus from the Braves at $600,000, followed by. February 16, 2023 Placed RHP Andrew Kittredge. The Braves are adding a big shortstop with even bigger potential to their Minor League system. Braves. What the signing period means, who is eligible to sign and more. How he got to the Atlanta Braves: 2023 international free agency. Because the Braves surpassed the luxury tax threshold in 2023, they’d also have to give up two 2024 draft picks and $1MM in international draft pool money to sign a qualifying-offer rejecting. 6. The Braves have a base signing bonus pool of $5,179,700. 15. 2023 MLB Draft signing deadline passes with few surprises. Bonuses of $10,000 or less are exempt from the pools. The Braves are hopeful their investment on the international market pays off in the future. Atlanta was operating with a full bonus pool for the second straight year after clearing international sanctions. The Braves have had a lot of luck with prospects out of Venezuela, namely a guy named Ronald Acuña Jr. According to Coffey, the price to land Pan was north of $400,000, with $350,000 given to him as a player and another $70,000 utilized so he can receive a college education. 15. . Because the Braves surpassed the luxury tax threshold in 2023, they’d also have to give up two 2024 draft picks and $1M in international draft pool money to sign a qualifying-offer rejecting. 15, 2023. Team Spending. 26 Nov 2023. He's also an agile defender and his strong throwing arm has generated 97 mph. Subscribe to newsletters Subscribe: $29. 2 days ago · Geraldo Quintero burst onto the scene in 2022, putting up a strong season for the Atlanta Braves’ A-ball affiliate in Augusta. The Marlins, who have a base signing pool of $6,366,900, also inked third baseman Breyias Dean ($325,000) and. The Braves’ bonus pool – how much they can spend during the international signing period. 2023 Atlanta Braves Free Agents. 5 overall pick Walker Jenkins, the last first-rounder to agree to a deal, signed with the Twins for $7,144,200 a couple of hours before Tuesday's 5 p. ATLANTA — When the Braves lost. In the middle of the month, the international free agency (IFA) signing period re-opened; a few days before that, MLB reinstated former Braves executive John Coppolella, who was ousted for improprieties in this market, and then banned from. The international signing period will open that day for international players (i. All Orioles Draft signings. twitter. Fuentes, 30 in February, was. received the second-largest signing bonus from the Braves at $600,000, followed by. The club on Sunday announced it has agreed to a deal with shortstop Luis Almeyda, who is ranked as the No. (The Braves also declined to comment; last November, MLB issued a lifetime ban to their former GM John Coppolella for violating the rules that govern international signings. The signing period begins on Jan. Jeff Francis. Here are the 2023 Nats Organization All-Stars. 1. Perdomo rose to prominence around the same time as 2023 catcher Ethan Salas, who signed with the Padres for $5. 24: The National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2023 will be announced live on MLB Network at 6:00 p. Bae, 23, originally was signed by the Braves,. 2023 International Reviews: Atlanta Braves. or Matt Brash. Atlanta Braves adding more pitching from the DR to their class, signing RHPs Cristobal Abreu, Enderson Garcia pic. Salas, 16, is widely considered the top overall. January 15th, 2023. The 2021-22 signing period closes on Dec. López, 29, was 3-7 with a 3. Signing bonus: $4,169,700. share. Cleveland Guardians. By Steve Adams | August 9, 2023 at 1:18pm CDT. 5 million deal. The Dodgers have agreed to terms with South Korean right-hander Hyun-seok Jang, his agency in South Korea announced ( link via Jee-ho Yoo of the. Bonuses of $10,000 or less are exempt from the pools. The Braves’ bonus pool – how much they can spend during the international signing period. 15, 2023. In recent years, the White Sox have used the International Signing Period to sign players such as Oscar Colas, Erick Hernandez, Bryan Ramos. 6 million this. The international signing period will open that day for international players (i. This is a series that I want to do each year to help dynasty managers get a leg up and lock down the Jackson Chourio, Eury Perez, and Francisco Alvarez types before they become untouchable assets. Optioned RHP A. Plus throwing arm. . Almost more interestingly, that is the only name in the “top” IFA prospects that the Braves are currently connected to. -. Geoff Pontes and Kyle Glaser break down Game 3 of the 2023 World Series. Prediction: No! The Astros have reached six straight League Championship Series and won four of them. Sam Navarro / USA Today Sports Images. Sunday, November 5, 2023. Top 2017-18 signing: Several at $300,000. Thirty-nine of the players on the 2023 Top 50 International Prospects list are from the Dominican Republic. However, they do have one prospect that could bust through at some point in 2023. November 17, 2023. 15.