The New York Mets landed a significant international prospect Thursday, flipping a commitment from Wandy Asigen, a 16-year-old shortstop from the Dominican Republic, away from the New York Yankees, according to league sources.
mets Steal Top Prospect From Yankees
The Mets have secured a deal with one of the most highly touted young shortstops in the international market, signaling a potential shift in power in the upcoming signing period.
- Wandy Asigen, a top international shortstop, has committed to the Mets.
- Asigen previously had an agreement with the Yankees but backed out due to changes in their international scouting department.
- The deal is expected to be worth $3.8 million.
- Evaluators consider Asigen a potential five-tool player with a remarkably advanced offensive profile.
Asigen’s decision comes as the Yankees navigate turnover within their international scouting department. The international signing period officially opens Jan. 15, but teams frequently enough finalize agreements with top prospects before that date.
what makes Asigen so special? Scouts rave about his electric bat speed, advanced hitting approach, and impressive power for his age, suggesting he possesses “plus-hit tools.” One evaluator went so far as to describe him as a potential five-tool shortstop.
The agreement with the Mets is projected to be worth $3.8 million, as first reported by autonomous journalist Francys Romero. The Mets were able to allocate those funds after a previous deal with a Venezuelan teenager, valued at $2.7 million, fell thru, sources said.
MLB Pipeline currently ranks Asigen as the No. 2 prospect in his class, though many evaluators across the league believe he could easily be ranked within the top four. MLB Pipeline’s scouting report highlights his “arguably the most advanced offensive profile among his class,” noting his ability to consistently hit balls at 110 mph. His defence and speed also received favorable assessments.
