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Guardians’ international signings include speedy shortstop, toolsy centerfielder

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From Paul Hoynes:

The Guardians on the first day of the international free agent signing period announced the signing of 24 players.

The top two players they signed were shortstop Welbyn Francisca and outfielder Yerlin Luis. Francisca and Luis are from La Romana in the Dominican Republic and were rated among the top 50 international free agents by mlb.com.

Francisca, ranked No. 24, signed for $1.375 million. Luis, ranked No. 37, signed for $850,000. Francisca, 16, is a 5-10, 175-pound switch-hitter.