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

The Padres have made history on the international market over the past few years due to the high-ranking nature of their signees. After landing the then-No. 1 players in their respective classes, Ethan Salas in 2023 and Leo De Vries in ‘24, the club was heavily involved in the Roki

Like many organizations, the Dodgers have long turned to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the nation’s capital, to land some big fish on the amateur international market. This year is no different as the club has agreed to a deal with 6-foot-3 switch-hitting shortstop Ezequiel Melburne, the No. 29 prospect in

Despite being in a transitional phase following the departure of longtime international scouting director Donny Rowland and owning the smallest bonus pool in the league, the Yankees were active as the 2026 international signing period opened on Thursday, tapping into the two demographics traditionally most en vogue on the international

The Tigers will be heading to the Dominican Republic to play a pair of exhibition games on March 3-4 against the country’s national team ahead of the World Baseball Classic. But as the 2026 international signing period opens, the club continues to tap into its resources in the country to

The excitement still permeates throughout the Cubs organization after news came down last weekend that three-time All-Star Alex Bregman will be joining the club on a five-year pact, further bolstering one of the National League’s premier offensive units for seasons to come. And as the 2026 international signing period gets

For the second consecutive year, the Giants have opened the international signing period by landing the highest-ranked amateur player from Latin America. This time around, it’s Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez, the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 class.

For the first time since MLB Pipeline began ranking international prospects in 2012, the Cardinals have landed a member of the top 10 as the 2026 international signing period gets underway. Emanuel Luna, a tooled-up right-handed-hitting outfielder from the Dominican Republic, slots in at No. 8 on the Top 50.

The White Sox found themselves with a considerable windfall of talent at the catching position after acquiring former Top 100 prospects Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel in the span of five months via two high-profile trades. As the 2026 international signing period opens, they’re adding even more. Chicago has agreed

The Rays have long found success at the big league level through their thriving player development group. As the 2026 international signing period opens, a loaded farm system is set to get even more formidable. Tampa Bay signed shortstop Victor Valdez, the No. 11 prospect in this year’s class. The

Dating back to 2021, the Twins have signed 13 players who ranked among MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 International Prospects during their given year. Their headlining signee this time around is switch-hitting Venezuelan shortstop Enmanuel Merlo, who checks in at No. 34 among the ‘26 class. The Twins received $7,357,100 in

After a season in which Trade Deadline deals helped reinvigorate the club’s farm system, the D-backs once again will get a large infusion of talent as the 2026 international signing period opens. The club’s class is headlined by sweet-swinging shortstop Ruben Gallego, MLB Pipeline’s No. 42 international prospect. A switch-hitter,

For the fourth time in the past five years, the Rangers have landed a Top 10 prospect as the international signing period gets underway. Elian Rosario (No. 10) earns top-of-the-chart marks for his work ethic and has already produced significant exit velocities while continuously tapping into his considerable raw power.

In back-to-back years, the Pirates landed Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin, MLB’s current No. 1 overall prospect, in the first round of the domestic Draft. On the international market, they’ve landed Top 100 prospect Edward Florentino, Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr., all of whom are high-upside sluggers who look

An absolutely stacked Mariners farm system is getting even better. Seattle has opened the 2026 international signing period by landing three of MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 international prospects, including outfielders Juan Rijo (No. 12) and Gregory Pio (No. 32), and shortstop Leonardo Reynoso (No. 48).

The last time the Angels landed a Top 10 international prospect, he went on to become a two-time American League MVP and arguably the premier player of his generation. While Shohei Ohtani (No. 1, 2017) is in a stratosphere all his own, the excitement is palpable around Jeyson Horton, the

There may be no club that has utilized the international market as well over the past few years than the Brewers. Jackson Chourio in 2021. Jesús Made (MLB No. 4) and Luis Peña (No. 18) in 2024. And now, to begin the 2026 international signing period, the club has agreed

The Red Sox may not have signed David Ortiz as an international amateur, but the native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, went on to deliver a Hall of Fame career during his tenure with the organization before his No. 34 was emblazoned on the wall at Fenway Park. The D.R.’s

The Astros have already tapped into the international market this offseason, inking Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai to a three-year deal on Jan. 2. While the players they brought aboard when the 2026 international signing period opened Thursday are a few more years off, the club has long relied on the

It’s a new era of Rockies baseball with Paul DePodesta at the helm as the club’s president of baseball operations. For any organization seeking sustained success, a surefire way to maintain a competitive roster is to build from within, and the international market offers that kind of opportunity. So Colorado

The Reds have made a huge splash as the 2026 international signing period opens, doing what no other club has: landing a top six overall prospect in the class for the third time in the past four years. Angel Nuñez (No. 6) has some aura about him. A supremely high-energy

It’s already been an offseason of significant investment in the long-term future for the Blue Jays, who have signed Dylan Cease, Tyler Rogers, Kazuma Okamoto and others. Thursday marked another step forward, as the club made a splash at the start of the 2026 international signing period. Players who have

It’s been a landmark offseason for the Nationals, who are ushering in a new era after hiring 35-year-old Paul Toboni as the club’s president of baseball operations. There’s been some considerable moving and shaking throughout the organizational ranks since October, and the club is making an immediate impact upon Thursday’s

Since MLB Pipeline began ranking the top international prospects in 2012, just eight clubs had ever signed five ranked players (the list expanded from 30 to 50 in '22), last achieved by the Padres in ‘21. That group now has company in the form of the Orioles and their 2026

The Amateur Scouting League annually features some of the game’s premier up-and-coming talent during summer competition in the Dominican Republic. Shortstop Jose Manon, one of the circuit’s standout performers the past few seasons, headlines the Braves’ 2026 international signing class as the No. 15 prospect on this year’s Top 50