With the 2026 international amateur class now official, organizations across Major League Baseball have begun shaping the next wave of global talent — from seven-figure headliners at the top of the market to deeper signings that will define farm systems over the next several years.
On January 15, all 30 MLB organizations were eligible to sign international-born amateur players during the opening of the international signing period for the Class of 2026. The signing window runs through December 15.
World Baseball Network has tracked the signing period with a team-by-team ledger, documenting where each organization’s international prospects are coming from across the global landscape.
All players in the Top 50 international prospect group are 16–17 years old and signed with an MLB organization.
MLBPipeline.com also released its Top 50 international prospect rankings for the 2026 class on January 15.
Key Details of MLB International Signing Period
Requirements: Allows teams to sign amateur players not from the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico.
Dates: The period officially opens on January 15 and closes on December 15.
Eligibility: Players must be at least 16 when they sign and must turn 17 before September 1 of the signing year.
Bonus Pools: Each MLB organization has a limited pool of money to spend, with varying amounts based on factors such as draft picks and penalties.
Verbal Agreements: Teams often agree to terms with players months or even years in advance, but January 15 is when contracts are officially signed.
No Draft: International players sign as free agents, not through the MLB Draft, which is for domestic players.
2026 MLBPipeline.com Top 50 International Prospects
1 – Luis Hernandez – SS – San Juan de los Morros, Venezuela
2 – Wandy Asigen – SS – Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
3 – Francisco Renteria – OF – Maracaibo, Venezuela
4 – Angeibel Gomez – OF – Maracay, Venezuela
5 – Johenssy Colome – SS – San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
6 – Angel Nunez Jr. – OF – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
7 – Jeancer Custodio – OF – Peravia, Dominican Republic
8 – Emanuel Luna – OF – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
9 – Jeyson Horton – SS – Samana, Dominican Republic
10 – Elian Rosario – OF/3B – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
11 – Victor Valdez – SS – Peravia, Dominican Republic
12 – Juan Rijo – OF – Higuey, Dominican Republic
13 – Joniel Hernandez – SS – Havana, Cuba
14 – Jose Luis Acevedo – SS – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
15 – Jose Manon – SS – Sabana Grande de Boya, Dominican Republic
16 – Santiago Solarte – SS – Estado Merida, Venezuela
17 – Wilton Guerrero Jr. – SS – Bani, Dominican Republic
18 – Ariel Roque – OF – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
19 – Albert Fermin – SS – Samana, Dominican Republic
20 – Ricky Moneys – SS – La Romana, Dominican Republic
21 – Randy Santana – OF – Villa Hermosa, Dominican Republic
22 – Jaider Suarez – SS – Cuba
23 – Cleiner Ramirez – OF – Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela
24 – Diego Frontado – SS – Miranda, Venezuela
25 – Andri Hidalgo – LHP – San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic
26 – Samil Serrano – OF – San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic
27 – Ronny Muñoz – SS – San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
28 – Dawvris Brito – SS – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
29 – Ezequiel Melburne – SS – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
30 – Michael Mesa – OF – Arroyo Hondo, Dominican Republic
31 – Fernando Graterol – C – Valencia, Venezuela
32 – Gregory Pio – OF – San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
33 – Ricky Duran – SS – Pantoja, Dominican Republic
34 – Enmanuel Merlo – SS – Maracay, Venezuela
35 – Pedro Gomez – OF – Nagua, Dominican Republic
36 – Garielvin Silverio – OF – Dominican Republic
37 – Randy Arias – SS – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
38 – Svert Reinoso – SS – Santiago, Dominican Republic
39 – Juan Parra – SS – El Tigre, Venezuela
40 – Isaias Suarez – OF – Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic
41 – Gabriel Rosario – OF/1B – La Romana, Dominican Republic
42 – Ruben Gallego – SS – Cuba
43 – Adrian Lunar – C – Caracas, Venezuela
44 – Fabricio Blanco – SS – Caracas, Venezuela
45 – Jose Perdomo – C – Anzoategui, Venezuela
46 – Kendri Fana – RHP – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
47 – Frandel Pineda – RHP – San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
48 – Leonardo Reynoso – SS – Dominican Republic
49 – Jose Rodriguez – SS – Maracay, Venezuela
50 – Diego Pacheco – C – San Felipe, Venezuela
Top 50 MLBPipeline.com International Signing Amounts
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Luis Hernández, SS, Venezuela, Giants: $5,000,000
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Wandy Asigen, SS, D.R., Mets: $3,900,000
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Francisco Renteria, OF, Venezuela, Phillies: $4,000,000
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Angeibel Gomez, OF, Venezuela, Royals: $2,900,000
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Johenssy Colome, SS, D.R., Athletics: $4,000,000
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Angel Nuñez, OF, D.R., Reds: $3,000,000
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Jeancer Custodio, OF, D.R., Pirates: $900,000
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Emanuel Luna, OF, D.R., Cardinals: $2,300,000
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Jeyson Horton, SS, D.R., Angels: $2,000,000
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Elian Rosario, OF/3B, D.R., Rangers: $2,500,000
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Victor Valdez, SS, D.R., Rays: $3,500,000
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Juan Rijo, OF, D.R., Mariners: $2,200,000
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Joniel Hernandez, SS, Cuba, Padres: $1,400,000
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Jose Luis Acevedo, SS, D.R., Orioles: $2,300,000
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Jose Manon, SS, D.R., Braves: $1,497,500
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Santiago Solarte, SS, Venezuela, Marlins: $1,000,000
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Wilton Guerrero Jr., SS, D.R., Pirates: $1,950,000
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Ariel Roque, OF, D.R., Orioles: $1,700,000
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Albert Fermín, SS, D.R., Astros: $2,147,500
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Ricki Moneys, SS, D.R., Brewers: $1,200,000
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Randy Santana, OF, D.R., Tigers
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Jaider Suárez, SS, Cuba, Royals: $1,700,000
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Cleiner Ramirez, OF, Venezuela, Mets: $1,372,500
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Diego Frontado, SS, Venezuela, Brewers: $1,600,000
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Andri Hidalgo, LHP, D.R., Orioles: $600,000
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Samil Serrano, OF, D.R., Nationals: $1,960,000
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Ronny Muñoz, SS, D.R., Marlins: $1,450,000
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Dawvris Brito, SS, D.R., Red Sox: $1,200,000
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Ezequiel Melburne, SS, D.R., Dodgers: $747,500
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Michael Mesa, OF, D.R., Blue Jays: $797,500
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Fernando Graterol, C, Venezuela, White Sox: $1,600,000
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Gregory Pio, OF, D.R., Mariners: $2,900,000
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Ricky Duran, SS, D.R., Athletics: $1,050,000
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Enmanuel Merlo, SS, Venezuela, Twins: $1,497,500
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Pedro Gomez, OF, D.R., Orioles: $1,250,000
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Garielvin Silverio, OF, D.R., Red Sox: $1,400,000
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Randy Arias, SS, D.R., Astros: $1,447,500
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Svert Reinoso, SS, D.R., Guardians: $820,000
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Juan Parra, SS, Venezuela, Phillies: $550,000
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Isaias Suarez, OF, D.R., Nationals: $1,900,000
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Gabriel Rosario, OF/1B, D.R., Orioles: $1,000,000
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Ruben Gallego, SS, Cuba, D-backs: $1,800,000
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Adrián Lunar, C, Venezuela, Royals
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Fabricio Blanco, SS, Venezuela, Rays: $1,000,000
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Jose Perdomo, C, Venezuela, Athletics: $600,000
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Kendri Fana, RHP, D.R., Angels: $525,000
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Frandel Pineda, RHP, D.R., Rangers: $350,000
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Leonardo Reynoso, SS, D.R., Mariners: $750,000
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José Rodríguez, SS, Venezuela, Brewers: $1,500,000
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Diego Pacheco, C, Venezuela, Reds: $700,000
International Bonus Pool Breakdown for 2026
$8,034,900 – AZ, BAL, CLE, COL, KC, PIT, STL
$7,357,100 – ATH, CIN, DET, MIA, MIL, MIN, SEA, TB
$6,679,200 – ATL, CHC, CWS, LAA, LAD, PHI, TEX, WSH
$5,940,000 – BOS, SD, TOR
$5,440,000 – HOU, NYY, NYM, SF
Prospects Who Signed for $300,000 or More
Houston Astros
Imanol Feliz, OF, Dominican Republic — $797,500
Athletics
Edward Suazo, SS, Dominican Republic — $675,000
Toronto Blue Jays
Juan Caricote, C, Venezuela — $1,847,500
Aneudi Severino, OF, Dominican Republic — $697,500
Milwaukee Brewers
Moises Salazar, C, Venezuela – $700,000
Atlanta Braves
Starlyn De La Cruz, OF, Dominican Republic — $1,197,500
Edelson Cabral, SS, Dominican Republic — $597,500
St. Louis Cardinals
Carlos Carrion, INF, Dominican Republic — $1,100,000
Rafeli Moronta, RHP, Dominican Republic — $450,000
Luis Estrella, OF, Dominican Republic — $300,000
Arizona Diamondbacks
Brayan Figueroa, IF, Dominican Republic — $597,500
Yohendi Hernandez, OF, Dominican Republic — $547,500
Jeremy Suriel, OF, Dominican Republic — $497,500
Los Angeles Dodgers
Rubel Arias, OF, Dominican Republic — $997,500
Ariel Reynoso, INF, Dominican Republic — $597,500
Jose Victorino, INF, Dominican Republic — $547,500
Jose Requena, OF, Venezuela — $372,500
Cleveland Guardians
Rafeliz Lara, IF, Dominican Republic — $800,000
Carlos Martinez, C, Venezuela — $500,000
Oswaldo Bracho, OF, Venezuela — $355,000
Jhoseph Leta, IF, Dominican Republic — $300,000
Miami Marlins
Carlos De Los Santos, OF, Dominican Republic — $475,000
Enyer Antonio, INF, Dominican Republic — $450,000
Raunny Figueredo, OF, Venezuela — $350,000
San Diego Padres
Timothy Mogen, INF, Curacao — $600,000
Ricardo De La Paz, OF, Dominican Republic — $325,000
Jordan Perez, RHP, Cuba — $300,000
Philadelphia Phillies
Justin Burgos, RHP, Dominican Republic — $300,000
Pittsburgh Pirates
Alexander Pio, INF, Dominican Republic — $500,000
Boston Red Sox
Joskairo Ramirez, OF, Dominican Republic — $800,000
Esterlin Casanova, SS, Dominican Republic — $620,000
Claudio Pereira, RHP, Brazil — $500,000
Isaac Velasquez, SS, Colombia — $370,000
Cincinnati Reds
Carlos Hernandez, INF, Venezuela — $1,000,000
Diego Pacheco, C, Venezuela — $700,000
Jose Colina, OF, Venezuela — $450,000
Eliezer Arias, INF, Dominican Republic — $332,500
Gilventon Josephina, OF, Curacao — $300,000
Colorado Rockies
Richard De Los Santos, INF, Dominican Republic — $1,000,000
Ismael Contreras, RHP, Dominican Republic — $700,000
Brandol Fernandez, RHP, Dominican Republic — $550,000
Jose Gudino, C, Venezuela — $350,000
Detroit Tigers
Manuel Bolivar, C, Venezuela — $2,297,500
Oscar Tineo, IF, Venezuela — $1,447,500
Randy Santana, OF, Dominican Republic — $1,097,500
Eduardo Tusen, IF, Dominican Republic — $312,500
Minnesota Twins
Abel Sosa, OF, Venezuela — $797,500
Juan Holmann, INF, Nicaragua — $497,500
Jendy Martinez, INF, Dominican Republic — $497,500
Misael Rodriguez, OF, Dominican Republic — $497,500
Anibal Beltre, INF, Dominican Republic — $487,500
Frederick Hiciano, RHP, Dominican Republic — $387,500
Jhon Gonzalez, OF, Dominican Republic — $372,500
Sebastian Echavarria, RHP, Dominican Republic — $357,500
