International signing period is open! Here's where top prospects are going

Today's opening of the international signing period means amateur prospects from across the world can officially put pen to paper and call themselves professional ballplayers. It’s a testament to years of hard work not only for the players, but their families, their coaches and the extensive network of scouts and evaluators who work for all 30 Major League organizations.

While there is no Roki Sasaki-sized force at the top of the rankings this go-round, this year’s class boasts its share of potential stars. You can check out video reports, scouting grades and much more for each of 2026’s Top 50 international prospects below.

Why should you lock in on the names to know? Take one look at last year’s pennant race: from perennial All-Stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr., José Ramírez and Juan Soto to potential future MVP candidates Julio Rodríguez, Elly De La Cruz and Jackson Chourio, the imprint made by Latin American players continues to grow.

Looking to the future, three of the current top six overall prospects all came from the international market -- Leo De Vries (Athletics), Jesús Made (Brewers) and Sebastian Walcott (Rangers). Having all hit Double-A by the age of 18, the trio is a microcosm of the future of the game: young, exhilarating and supremely talented.

Below is a look at which players from MLB.com's Top 50 International Prospects list have agreed to terms with clubs, and for how much. Figures in bold are official.

1. Luis Hernández, SS, Venezuela, Giants: $5,000,000 More »
2. Wandy Asigen, SS, D.R., Mets: $3,900,000 More »
3. Francisco Renteria, OF, Venezuela, Phillies: $4,000,000 More »
4. Angeibel Gomez, OF, Venezuela, Royals: $2,900,000 More »
5. Johenssy Colome, SS, D.R., Athletics: $4,000,000 More »
6. Angel Nuñez, OF, D.R., Reds: $3,000,000 More »
7. Jeancer Custodio, OF, D.R., Pirates: $900,000 More »
8. Emanuel Luna, OF, D.R., Cardinals: $2,300,000 More »
9. Jeyson Horton, SS, D.R., Angels: $2,000,000 More »
10. Elian Rosario, OF/3B, D.R., Rangers: $2,500,000 More »
11. Victor Valdez, SS, D.R., Rays: $3,500,000 More »
12. Juan Rijo, OF, D.R., Mariners: $2,200,000 More »
13. Joniel Hernandez, SS, Cuba, Padres: $1,400,000 More »
14. Jose Luis Acevedo, SS, D.R., Orioles: $2,300,000 More »
15. Jose Manon, SS, D.R., Braves: $1,500,000 More »
16. Santiago Solarte, SS, Venezuela, Marlins: $1,000,000 More »
17. Wilton Guerrero Jr., SS, D.R., Pirates: $1,950,000 More »
18. Ariel Roque, OF, D.R., Orioles: $1,700,000 More »
19. Albert Fermín, SS , D.R., Astros: $2,100,000 More »
20. Ricki Moneys, SS, D.R., Brewers: $1,200,000 More »
21. Randy Santana, OF, D.R., Tigers More »
22. Jaider Suárez, SS, Cuba, Royals: $1,700,000 More »
23. Cleiner Ramirez, OF, Venezuela, Mets: $1,372,500 More »
24. Diego Frontado, SS, Venezuela, Brewers: $1,600,000 More »
25. Andri Hidalgo, LHP, D.R., Orioles: $600,000 More »
26. Samil Serrano, OF, D.R., Nationals: $1,960,000 More »
27. Ronny Muñoz, SS , D.R., Marlins: $1,450,000 More »
28. Dawvris Brito, SS, D.R., Red Sox: $1,200,000 More »
29. Ezequiel Melburne, SS, D.R., Dodgers: $747,500 More »
30. Michael Mesa, OF, D.R., Blue Jays: $797,500 More »
31. Fernando Graterol, C, Venezuela, White Sox: $1,600,000 More »
32. Gregory Pio, OF, D.R., Mariners: $2,900,000 More »
33. Ricky Duran, SS, D.R., Athletics: $1,050,000 More »
34. Enmanuel Merlo, SS, Venezuela, Twins: $1,497,500 More »
35. Pedro Gomez, OF, D.R., Orioles: $1,250,000 More »
36. Garielvin Silverio, OF, D.R., Red Sox: $1,400,000 More »
37. Randy Arias, SS, D.R., Astros: $1,400,000 More »
38. Svert Reinoso, SS, D.R., Guardians: $820,000 More »
39. Juan Parra, SS, Venezeula, Phillies: $550,000
40. Isaias Suarez, OF, D.R., Nationals: $1,900,000 More »
41. Gabriel Rosario, OF/1B, D.R., Orioles: $1,000,000 More »
42. Ruben Gallego, SS, Cuba, D-backs: $1,800,000 More »
43. Adrián Lunar, C, Venezuela, Royals: More »
44. Fabricio Blanco, SS, Venezuela, Rays: $1,000,000 More »
45. Jose Perdomo, C, Venezeula, Athletics: $600,000 More »
46. Kendri Fana, RHP, D.R., Angels: $525,000 More »
47. Frandel Pineda, RHP, D.R., Rangers: $350,000 More »
48. Leonardo Reynoso, SS, D.R., Mariners: $750,000 More »
49. José Rodríguez, SS, Venezeula, Brewers: $1,500,000 More »
50. Diego Pacheco, C, Venezuela, Reds: $800,000 More »

Breakdown
We’re less two months away from the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the game’s preeminent global showcase. But look across the Major and Minor Leagues and you’ll see players from across the planet starring on the diamond. There are 10 countries other than the United States represented on the current Top 100 Prospects list alone.

While Venezuela holds down three of the top four spots in the 2026 international class, the Dominican Republic again rules the roost when it comes to sheer quantity among the Top 50. Thirty-three members of the list hail from the D.R., with 14 coming from Venezuela and three from Cuba. Position-wise, there are 26 infielders, 15 outfielders, four catchers, three pitchers and two outfielder/infielders.

Who is eligible?
There are guidelines for signing international prospects. A player is eligible to sign with a Major League organization between Jan. 15 and Dec. 15. He must turn 16 before he signs and be 17 before Sept. 1 the following year. In practical terms, that means players born between Sept. 1, 2008, and Aug. 31, 2009 (and older), will be eligible to sign in the upcoming signing period. Players have to be registered with Major League Baseball in advance in order to be eligible.

How do the mechanics of the signing period work?
Each organization enters the signing period with bonus pool money to sign international amateur free agents. The size of that pool is determined by a number of factors, including market size and revenue, as well the signing of Major League free agents who declined a qualifying offer. Trades, in which international bonus money can be dealt in increments of $250,000, also affect bonus pool sizes. But a team can not spend more than its allotment, no matter what -- there is no option to exceed the limit and pay a tax, for example.

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While teams are allowed to trade away as much of their pool as they choose, they can acquire only 60 percent of their original pool.

However, signing players for a bonus of $10,000 or less does not count against a bonus pool. It's possible, therefore, that a team could spend its entire bonus pool on one player and still sign many other players in relatively small deals.

The international bonus pool breakdown for 2026 is as follows:

$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

Here's a look at other prospects who signed for $300,000 or more:

A's
Edward Suazo, SS, Dominican Republic -- $675,000

Blue Jays
Juan Caricote, C, Venezuela -- $1,847,500
Aneudi Severino, OF, Dominican Republic -- $697,500

Braves
Starlyn De La Cruz, OF, Dominican Republic -- $1,197,500
Edelson Cabral, SS, Dominican Republic -- $597,500

Cardinals
Carlos Carrion, INF, Dominican Republic -- $1,100,000
Rafeli Moronta, RHP, Dominican Republic -- $450,000
Luis Estrella, OF, Dominican Republic -- $300,000

D-backs
Brayan Figueroa, IF, Dominican Republic, -- $597,500
Yohendi Hernandez, OF, Dominican Republic -- $547,500
Jeremy Suriel, OF, Dominican Republic -- $497,500

Dodgers
Rubel Arias, OF, Dominican Republic -- $997,500
Ariel Reynoso, INF, Dominican Republic -- $597,500
Jose Victorino, INF, Dominican Republic -- $547,500

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

Marlins
Carlos De Los Santos, OF, Dominican Republic -- $475,000
Enyer Antonio, INF, Dominican Republic -- $450,000
Raunny Figueredo, OF, Venezuela -- $350,000

Padres
Timothy Mogen, INF, Curacao -- $600,000
Ricardo De La Paz, OF, Dominican Republic -- $325,000
Jordan Perez, RHP, Cuba -- $300,000

Phillies
Justin Burgos, RHP, Dominican Republic -- $300,000

Pirates
Alexander Pio, INF, Dominican Republic -- $500,000

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

Rockies
Jose Gudino, C, Venezuela -- $350,000

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

Twins
Abel Sosa, OF, Venezuela -- $797,500
Misael Rodriguez, OF, Dominican Republic -- $497,500
Jhon Gonzalez, OF, Dominican Republic -- $372,500