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Everson Pereira is breaking out, after the Yankees played it slow

After two years of restrictions on their international free agent signings, the Yankees returned to the July 2, 2017 opening of the international free agent market with an aggressive showing. The team signed signed 5 of the top 30 prospects in the class. That group was highlighted by Venezuelan center fielder Everson Pereira. Still just 20 years old in 2021, Pereira has already jumped several levels and is putting up big offensive numbers in what could be his breakout season.

Upon joining the Yankees organization, Pereira quickly stood out from the crowd during his time at the team’s Dominican academy and in extended spring training.