The White Sox are expected to announce the signing of outfielder Yoelqui Cespedes on Friday, the first day of the international signing period.
The White Sox announced the signing of Cuban outfielder Yoelqui Cespedes on the first day of the international signing period Friday. The deal for Cespedes ($2.05 million), which had been reported previously, adds the No. 1 prospect per MLB Pipeline to the Sox farm system.
The international signing period that was scheduled to begin last July started today because of the coronavirus pandemic. It ends on Dec. 15.
The Sox are also expected to sign several more international prospects, including right-hander Norge Vera from Cuba. The Sox are close to finalizing a $1.5 million signing bonus for Vera, the No. 15-ranked prospect.