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Report: Spencer Torkelson to sign for record bonus

The Detroit Tigers made Arizona State infielder Spencer Torkelson the first overall draft pick on June 5. Now, they are prepared to sign him to the highest signing bonus ever paid, according to Lynn Henning of the Detroit News.

Avila said Wednesday they expect to get a deal done. Most likely, Torkelson’s deal will be finalized in the coming days. He is expected to be considered for the Tigers’ 60-man Spring Training roster, which would allow him to take part in camp and work out the rest of the summer as part of the taxi squad.