We're still only about halfway through January, but it feels like spring training is right around the corner. There's still plenty of offseason left, however, and the Philadelphia Phillies are in hot pursuit of Bo Bichette, which would be a massive get. While that excitement plays out, seeing as it's a new year we should turn our attention to the future with international free agency about to open.
Officially beginning on Jan. 15, the signing period will run to Dec. 15 before resetting next January. Still teenagers, the young prospects who will sign as international free agents are years away from making their potential MLB debuts.