Cuban prospect Julio Pablo Martinez has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Texas Rangers.
Per Baseball America's Ben Badler, Martinez will receive a $2.8 million signing bonus from the Rangers.
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MLB.com's J.R. Sullivan noted an official announcement is expected soon.
Martinez defected from Cuba in November with the goal of playing in Major League Baseball. He was cleared by MLB last month and Tuesday was the first day he was eligible to sign with a team.