The international signing period began Tuesday with a flurry of signings and the acquisitions won’t stop coming until the period ends next June.

All 30 teams were active on the first two days, including the Braves, who have no bonus pool money and can only sign players for $10,000 or less as part of their penalty for violating signing guidelines.

You can argue the Yankees claimed the biggest prize by signing outfielder Jasson Dominguez, the No. 1 player on MLB.com’s Top 30 International Prospects list, for $5.1 million. The A’s, who signed No. 2 Robert Puason for the same amount could say the same.

The real winners of the 2019-20 international signing period will not be determined for years, but what we do know is that the D-backs, Orioles, Red Sox, Reds, Dodgers, Angels, Brewers, Mets, Yankees, A’s and Pirates were among the most active this week. The Padres, Mariners, Giants, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Rays also signed more than a dozen players to start the period.

Here are five takeaways from the start of the international signing period.

The Dominican reigns again

The Dominican Republic is sometimes referred to as the island of baseball, and the numbers prove why. Of the 450 prospects to sign during the first two days of the international signing period, 220 of them, including Dominguez, were from the Dominican Republic. More prospects from the D.R. are expected to sign in the days, weeks and months to come.

With the steady flow of international talent each year, it’s no surprise that the Dominican Republic led the Major Leagues among players born outside the U.S., with 102 players on Opening Day. Dominican-born players represent 11.6 percent of the pool of 882 Major Leaguers and most, if not all, of these players took their first step toward fulfilling their big league dream by signing during the international signing period.

Top 30 Prospects: (# Indicates signing is official)

1. Jasson Dominguez, OF, Dominican Republic -- Yankees ($5,100,000) # More »

2. Robert Puason, SS, Dominican Republic -- Athletics ($5,100,000) # More »

3. Bayron Lora, OF, Dominican Republic -- Rangers ($4,200,000) More »

4. Luis Rodriguez, OF, Venezuela -- Dodgers ($2,667,500) More »

5. Erick Pena, OF, Dominican Republic -- Royals ($3,800,000) # More »

6. Ronnier Quintero, C, Dominican Republic -- Cubs ($2,900,000) More »

7. Yiddi Cappe, SS, Cuba

8. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Dominican Republic -- Twins ($2,500,000) More »

9. Arol Vera, SS, Venezuela -- Angels ($2,000,000) More »

10. Jose Salas, SS, Venezuela -- Marlins ($2,800,000) # More »

11. Kevin Made, SS, Dominican Republic -- Cubs ($1,500,000) More »

12. Adael Amador, SS, Dominican Republic -- Rockies ($1,500,000) More »

13. Luis Medina, OF, Venezuela -- Brewers ($1,300,000) More »

14. Dauri Lorenzo, SS, Dominican Republic -- Astros ($1,800,000) # More »

15. Ismael Mena, OF, Dominican Republic -- Padres ($2,200,000) # More »

16. Andry Lara, RHP, Venezuela -- Nationals ($1,250,000) More »

17. Maximo Acosta, SS, Venezuela -- Rangers ($1,650,000) More »

18. Jhon Diaz, OF, Dominican Republic -- Yankees ($1,200,000) More »

19. Brayan Medina, RHP, Venezuela -- Padres ($700,000) # More »

20. Cristopher Cruz, RHP, Dominican Republic -- Pirates ($850,000) More »

21. Kristian Cardozo, RHP, Venezuela -- Dodgers More »

22. Reginald Preciado, SS, Panama -- Padres ($1,300,000) # More »

23. Esmerlin Vinicio, LHP, Dominican Republic -- Giants ($750,000) More »

24. Junior Sanchez, SS, Dominican Republic -- Marlins ($1,150,000) # More »

25. Jose Pastrano, SS, Venezuela -- Indians ($1,500,000) More »

26. Alexander Ramirez, OF, Dominican Republic -- Mets ($2,050,000) More »

27. Rikelvin de Castro, SS, Dominican Republic -- Blue Jays ($1,200,000) More »

28. Adrian Placencia, SS, Dominican Republic -- Angels ($1,100,000) More »

29. Luis Gutierrez, LHP, Venezuela -- Padres More »

30. Brayan Altuve, C, Venezuela -- Cubs ($1,000,000) More »

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Baseball still thrives in Venezuela

Baseball is alive and well in Venezuela despite the political unrest and economic issues that have plagued the country in recent years.

Twelve players from Venezuela were listed on MLB.com’s Top 30 International Prospects list, including No. 4 Luis Rodriguez, who signed with the Dodgers and is considered the best international prospect in the country. What’s more, close to 175 prospects from Venezuela have signed during the two-day period since the international signing period began.

Circumstances have forced some prospects to train and showcase their skills in places like the Dominican Republic, Aruba and Colombia, but Venezuela’s youth are still playing baseball and it remains one of the top sports, if not the most popular sport, in the country. More prospects from Venezuela are expected to sign throughout the current signing period and for years to come.

Cuban players remain in demand

The days when players from Cuba headlined the top international prospects list are gone for now, but Cuban prospects remain among the most intriguing batch of young talent on the international market.

Yiddi Cappe, who ranked No. 7, highlights this year’s class (2019-20). He remains unsigned and it’s unclear if he is going to ink a deal during the current international signing period, or the next. But those who have signed are worth noting. First, there’s infielder Yolbert Sanchez, a highly-ranked prospect from the 2018-19 period, who signed with the White Sox for $2.5 million Tuesday. The Tigers signed outfielder Roberto Campos for $2.85 million on the first day.

Additionally, the Reds signed shortstop Michel Triana for $1.3 million on the first day players could sign with teams.

The signings are an indication that teams will still invest millions of dollars for Cuban prospects they want to insert into their Minor League system. One thing is certain, top Cuban prospects have the type of training and baseball experience that makes it’s impossible -- and not very wise – for international scouts to ignore them.

The Bahamas, the next frontier

There has been a rise in popularity of baseball in the Bahamas and as a result, more Bahamian players are getting signed by Major League clubs.

Four players -- shortstop Ian Lewis (Marlins), outfielder Zion Bannister (Rangers) and outfielders Everette Cooper (Astros) and Dax Stubbs (Orioles) -- were signed during the first two days of the international signing period. First baseman James Rolle signed with the Orioles at the end of the last signing period. Outfielders Lahiem Bell, D'Shaughn Forbes and Adrian Edgecombe, are also expected to sign during the period.

Add those players to a list of Bahamian Minor Leaguers that includes Lucius Fox, Jazz Chisholm, Kristian Robinson, Keithron Moss, Chavez Young, Trent Deveaux along with twins D'Shawn Knowles and D’Vaughn Knowles and it’s easy to see why the industry finds the Bahamas so appealing. International scouts are always looking to tap into a new market, and there’s a chance that the Bahamas could be it.

Orioles are back

It appears the rumors of Baltimore’s demise on the international market has been greatly exaggerated.

Baltimore announced 27 international signings on the first day of the international signing period, highlighted by outfielder Luis Gonzalez, left-handed pitcher Luis Ortiz and shortstop Leonel Sanchez, all of the Dominican Republic.

The Orioles were never players on the international market in the past, and they did not have a strong presence in Latin America or the Caribbean, but that’s changed under the guidance of general manager Mike Elias and international scouting director Koby Perez.

The club is taking an aggressive approach to the global market and will not be left behind any longer.

“These young players from all parts of Latin America will bolster our burgeoning farm system and jumpstart the continual flow of talent we are building,” Elias said in a statement. “[Tuesday] is only the beginning of our efforts, as we will continue to sign more players throughout the 2019-20 signing period. Our International Scouting staff has already begun laying the groundwork for future classes.”

Here's a look at players outside the Top 30 who have agreed to deals for $300,000 or more:

Angels
Jose Bonilla, shortstop, Dominican Republic -- $600,000

Astros
Juan Santander, C, Venezuela ($700,000)
Fernando Caldera, C, Venezuela ($350,000)
Everett Cooper, OF, Bahamas ($325,000)
Richi Gonzalez, OF, Dominican Republic ($310,000)

Blue Jays
Robert Robertis, OF, Venezuela –- $750,000
Peniel Brito, OF, Dominican Republic -- $600,000
Cesar Ayala, RHP, Venezuela -- $450,000
Christian Feliz, OF, Venezuela –- $325,000
Victor Mesia, C, Venezuela –- $300,000
Estiven Machado, SS, Venezuela – ($775,000)

Brewers
Hedbert Perez, OF, Venezuela – ($700,000)
Jheremy Vargas, SS, Venezuela – ($650,000)
Alexander Perez, SS, Venezuela – ($600,000)
Alberto Ciprian, INF, Dominican Republic – ($500,000)
Beyker Pastran, SS, Venezuela – ($300,000)

Cardinals
Jeremy Rivas, SS, Venezuela
Jose Davila, RHP, Venezuela

D-backs
Franyel Baez, OF, Dominican Republic -- $1,000,000
Darlin Sano, RHP, Dominican Republic -- $350,000
Jiter Heredia, INF, Dominican Republic -- $325,000
Juan Corniel, SS, Dominican Republic -- $325,000
Juan Aparicio, SS, Venezuela -- $305,000
Riquelmin Cabral, INF, Dominican Republic -- $300,000
Sheng-Ping Chen, SS, Taiwan -- $300,000

Dodgers
Yeiner Fernandez, C, Dodgers ($717,500)

Giants
Aeverson Arteaga, SS, Venezuela -- ($1,000,000)
Antony Rodriguez, SS, Venezuela -- ($800,000)
Yeison Lemos, SS, Dominican Republic -- ($600,000)
Adrian Sugastey, C, Panama -- ($525,000)
Manuel Mercedes, RHP, Dominican Republic -- ($400,000)
Elian Rayo, INF, Nicaragua -- ($350,000)

Indians
Luis Durango, OF, Panama -- $500,000
Jose Devers, SS, Dominican Republic --$450,000

Mariners
George Feliz, OF, Dominican Republic -- $900,000
Jose Corniell, RHP, Dominican Republic -- $630,000
Andres Mesa, SS, Dominican Republic -- $500,000
Carlos Jimenez, OF, Dominican Republic -- $480,000
Edryn Rodriguez, SS, Dominican Republic - $430,000
Luis Suisbel, INF, Venezuela -- $350,000

Marlins
Ian Lewis, SS, Bahamas -- $950,000

Mets
Eric Santana, OF, Dominican Republic -- ($350,000)

Nationals
Pablo Aldonis, LHP, Dominican Republic -- $1,000,000
Roismar Quintana, OF, Venezuela -- $820,000
Dawry Martinez, IF, Dominican Republic -- $600,000
Juan Garcia, SS, Dominican Republic -- $300,000

Orioles
Luis Gonzalez, OF, Dominican Republic -- $475,000
Luis Ortiz, LHP, Dominican Republic --$400,000
Leonel Sanchez, INF, Dominican Republic --$400,000

Padres
Jose Cordero, OF, Dominican Republic -- $625,000
Oswaldo Linares, C, Venezuela -- $550,000
Carlos Rodriguez, C, Venezuela -- $550,000

Philllies
Randy Vazquez, SS, Dominican Republic -- $350,000
Jean Hernandez, RHP, Dominican Republic -- $300,000

Pirates
Enmanuel Terrero, OF, Dominican Republic -- $600,000
Yojiery Osoria, LHP, Dominican Republic -- $600,000
Gilberto Alcala, RHP, Venezuela -- $450,000
Roelmy Garcia, RHP, Dominican Republic $350,000

Rangers
Zion Bannister, OF, Bahamas -- $836,000

Rays
Jose Pena, OF, Dominican Republic -- $750,000
Wilmer De La Cruz, Dominican Republic -- $675,000
Odalys Peguero, SS, Dominican Republic -- $400,000
Angel Guaiquirian, RHP, Venezuela -- $375,000
Roylems Rangel, C, Venezuela -- $340,000
Christian Cerda, C, Dominican Republic -- $325,000

Reds
Michel Triana, SS, Cuba -- $1,300,000
Deivid Alcantara, OF, Dominican Republic -- $550,000
Andrew Salcedo, C, Colombia ($300,000)

Red Sox
Juan Chacon, OF, Venezuela -- $900,000
Lyonell James, INF, Dominican Republic -- $440,000
Rivaldo Avila, C, Venezuela -- $405,000
Jhostynxon Garcia, OF, Venezuela -- $350,000

Rockies
Albert Pacheco, LHP, Dominican Republic --$400,000
Oscar Aude, OF, Dominican Republic --$400,000
Esneider Gomez, INF, Venezuela -- $400,000

Tigers
Roberto Campos, OF, Cuba --$2,850,000
Abelado Lopez, OF, Dominican Republic -- $700,000
Manuel Sequeda, SS, Venezuela – ($750,000)

Twins
Malfrin Sosa, OF, Dominican Republic -- $900,000
Yonardy Soto, INF, Dominican Republic -- $550,000
Breillin Ramirez, INF, Dominican Republic -- $400,000

White Sox
Yolbert Sanchez, SS, Cuba -- $2,500,000
Elijah Tatis, SS, Dominican Republic -- $400,000