The Red Sox came to terms with close to 70 international prospects during the 2017-2018 signing period, and this year, the club is once again a big player on the market.
According to industry sources, the Red Sox agreed to a $1.15 million deal with outfielder Eduardo Lopez of the Dominican Republic, ranked No. 23 on MLB.com's Top 30 International Prospects list. The Red Sox have not confirmed the deal.
Lopez is viewed as a skilled prospect with emerging tools. He has shown improvement in his overall game and increased strength in the last several months.