The Pirates made a splash to open the new international signing period Saturday, inking two of MLB Pipeline’s top 12 prospects.
According to Jesse Sanchez, the Pirates have signed outfielder Tony Blanco Jr. (ranked as the No. 11 prospect by MLB Pipeline) for a $900,000 bonus, and shortstop Yordany De Los Santos (No. 12) for $1.2 million.
The Pirates have a bonus pool of $6,262,600, making them one of eight teams with the largest available pools. For the second consecutive year, teams will not be allowed to trade pool space.