As Jasson Dominguez makes his approach towards The Bronx, the Yankees made one other funding within the worldwide market on Sunday, agreeing to phrases with outfielder Brandon Mayea, in line with a supply.
The 17-year-old Mayea is from Cuba and is ready to get $4.35 million, in line with sources, which is almost all of the Yankees $5.2 million worldwide pool.
He provides to minor league depth that features Dominguez, in addition to final yr’s signee, Roderick Arias.
Yankees GM Brian CashmanCharles Wenzelberg / New York Po
The suitable-handed hitting Mayea was a shortstop earlier than switching to heart subject.
Scouts like his arm at brief, in addition to his promising energy on the plate.
Whereas some think about Mayea a top-10 worldwide expertise, some see him as one of many prime two gamers on the worldwide market this yr, together with Ethan Salas, a catcher signed by the Padres.