Top 20 Baseball International News

• Seattle Mariners Tied to Juan Rijo: The Seattle Mariners are favored to sign outfielder Juan Rijo, a top 20 international prospect for 2026, known for his strong hit tool, similar to Michael Arroyo
  Source: www.si.com.
• Pirates Sign Shortstops: The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Johan De Los Santos for $2.25 million and Darrell Morel for $1,778,600, both shortstops ranked in Baseball America’s top 20 international prospects
  Source: triblive.com.
• Yankees and Mets Miss Out on Roki Sasaki: The New York Yankees and New York Mets have been told that Roki Sasaki will not be signing with them
  Source: www.newsweek.com.
• Brazil Secures 2026 World Baseball Classic Spot: Brazil defeated Germany 6-4 to clinch the final spot in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Benji Gil to Manage Mexico: Benji Gil will manage Mexico at the 2026 World Baseball Classic
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Dominican Republic Announces Coaching Staff for 2026 WBC: The Dominican Republic announced its coaching staff for the 2026 World Baseball Classic
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Samurai Japan Dominates Netherlands: Samurai Japan swept the Netherlands with back-to-back one-hit shutouts
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Red Sox Sign Jose De Leon: The Red Sox signed Puerto Rico pitcher Jose De Leon to a minor league deal
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Colombia Secures 2026 WBC Berth: Colombia blanked Germany 10-0 to secure a 2026 WBC berth
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Hector Neris Signs with Braves: Dominican RHP Hector Neris signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• CTBC Brothers Add Mario Sanchez: The CTBC Brothers added Venezuelan pitcher Mario Sanchez for 2025
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Marcell Ozuna Declines to Play in WBC: Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna declined to play for the Dominican Republic in the 2026 WBC
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• LMB: Sultanes de Monterrey Release Julio Teheran: Sultanes de Monterrey released Julio Teheran, who had offers elsewhere
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Carlos Correa Committed to Puerto Rico at 2026 WBC: Carlos Correa is committed to play for Puerto Rico at the 2026 WBC
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Roki Sasaki Impresses in Debut: Roki Sasaki impressed in his spring training debut
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• The Five Highest Paid Players in the KBO for 2025: The five highest-paid players in the KBO for 2025 were revealed
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Bad Bunny Agency Announces Deal With Fernando Tatis Jr.: Bad Bunny's agency announced a deal with Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr.
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Texas Rangers Expect Adolis García Ready for Opening Day: The Texas Rangers expect Adolis García to be ready for Opening Day
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• George Mason Sets NCAA Record: George Mason set an NCAA record for the most runs in an inning
  Source: worldbaseball.com.
• Brewers Place DL Hall on Injured List: The Brewers placed DL Hall on the 60-day injured list and finalized José Quintana’s deal
  Source: worldbaseball.com.