Pitcher Michael Ynoa getting his shot with the Royals

Kansas City Royals Michael Ynoa on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Surprise, AZ. File photo

Once labeled as the best Latin American prospect since Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez, pitcher Michael Ynoa signed what was then a record $4.25 million bonus with the Oakland Athletics as a teenager in 2008.

“That’s a dream for any player, to play baseball in big leagues, too,” Ynoa said. “It was a surprising day for me. I was dreaming of that all day, and thank God I became a major-leaguer.”

After more than a decade, however, his patience is still being tested. Despite making a solid case for a bullpen spot during spring training, Ynoa opened the season in Class AAA Omaha.

For all his talents,…