The Yankees kicked off international signing season by adding 17-year-old Cuban outfield prospect Brandon Mayea, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.
Mayea’s signing bonus is for $4.35 million and also includes a $100,000 “scholarship.”
Per Kirschner, Mayea is MLB Pipeline’s No. 9 prospect and Fangraphs’ No. 2. He has also trained in the Dominican Republic and seems built for speed at 5-foot-11, 170 pounds. Of course, he’s obviously expected to bulk up and fill out some more.
What’s interesting is Mayea is considered a “lockdown center fielder” by Yankees international amateur scouting director Donny Rowland.