Updates on some notable Cuban players still on the market:
OF Yoelki Cespedes, 23, has a deal with the White Sox for between $2.0 and $2.2 million, according to a source. He’s set to sign Jan 15, 2021, the first day of the next signing period. He’s the younger brother of Yoenis.
OF Yoelki Cespedes, 23, has a deal with the White Sox for between $2.0 and $2.2 million, according to a source. He’s set to sign Jan 15, 2021, the first day of the next signing period. He’s the younger brother of Yoenis.
OF Oscar Colas, 22, is officially a free agent and will likely have a workout early in 2021. He's is in much better shape, posting plus run times. Real shot he waits 13 months to get his best deal, with much of the money in the market that opens Jan 15 already committed.
Colas' market will come into focus post-workout, likely well into the seven figure area, 8-10 clubs keeping close tabs, including White Sox and Astros. @JesseSanchezMLB and @BenBadler have been on both stories.
OF Luis Mario Piño (16), per a source, will wait until the 2021-22 signing class (period opens Jan 15, 2022) to sign. Has multiple offers for the upcoming period, multiple more for ’21-'22 class that are better. https://twitter.com/kileymcd/status/1329853995603664899
Piño is also likely to have a workout early in 2021, with a chance to clarify his market (new execs/scouts available to travel) and reach an agreement soon after. Market looks to be near Cespedes’ price, possibly higher.