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In today’s Opener, Kyle Tucker’s market appears close to a decision with the Mets, Blue Jays, and Dodgers as top suitors; Alex Bregman will hold a Cubs introductory press conference at 10:30 a.m. CT as the team reshapes its infield; and MLB’s 2026 international signing period opens with team bonus pools and top prospects like Luis Hernandez, Francisco Renteria, and Wandy Asigen awaiting signings.
Vladi Miguel Guerrero, son of Hall of Fame slugger Vladimir Guerrero and half-brother of Toronto star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Mets as part of the 2024 international signing period. The Mets also reached deals with top prospects Yovanny Rodriguez, Yensi Rivas, and Edward Lantigua as the signing period opened for eligible players born between Sept. 1, 2006, and Aug. 31, 2007.
The Atlanta Braves have signed 12 international free agents on the first day of the signing period, with Venezuelan infielder Jose Perdomo receiving a reported $5 million signing bonus. Other signings include players from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, with bonuses ranging from $440,000 to $10,000.
The 2024 international signing period has opened, with the Braves and Padres making notable prospect signings. The Braves signed Venezuelan shortstop Jose Perdomo to a team-record $5 million bonus, while the Padres inked shortstop Leodalis De Vries. Other teams, such as the Orioles, Cubs, Reds, Guardians, Tigers, Astros, Dodgers, Twins, Mets, A's, Giants, and Mariners, also made significant signings, adding promising talent to their farm systems.