The Cleveland Guardians are projected tohave a little under $7 million to give away in the upcoming 2025 international free agency class.
They have two options: trying to lure Japanese starter Roki Sasaki and spent most, if not all of their allocated money on him or spread the wealth and secure multiple high-upside prospects.
Even if they already have agreements in place to sign some Latino players, they could break them if it means they have a realistic chance at Sasaki.
Since the talented Sasaki is not a lock to go to Cleveland, the team must keep doing its scouting job and identify the right players from the 2025 Class in Latin America.
Team insider Guardians Prospective posted a list of names linked to the Guardians ahead of the signing period.
“Cleveland #Guardians are currently linked to signing the following 24 players listed below for their 2025 International Free Agent Class. The official signing date for the class is January 15th, 2025. Top two signings monetarily are: C- Hiverson Lopez, SS – Heins Brito,” he wrote.
Cleveland #Guardians are currently linked to signing the following 24 players listed below for their 2025 International Free Agent Class. The official signing date for the class is January 15th, 2025.
Top two signings monetarily are:
C – Hiverson Lopez
SS – Heins Brito… pic.twitter.com/6Ka87t0y7o— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) November 29, 2024
The Guards and all MLB teams will be able to sign these players starting on January 15.
Since Sasaki is expected to be posted long before then, that’s probably the date in which he will become available.
The Guardians are currently focused on Lopez, Brito, and the rest of the 24 names listed here.
Part of their recent success can be attributed at how well they scout and develop talent.
Keeping the farm competitive and replenishing it with quality players like Lopez and Brito is what makes Cleveland such a sustainable force.
Sasaki or not, they will remain highly competitive for years to come.
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