The 2025 international signing window opens Wednesday, and this will be perhaps the most interesting period for that since Shohei Ohtani joined the Angels in 2017. Roki Sasaki has until Jan. 23 to sign with a Major League organization as part of the NPB posting rules, so he might not put ink to a contract right out of the gate. But if history tells us anything, multiple future Top 100 prospects, All-Stars and maybe even MVPs and Cy Young winners will begin their careers this week.

Twenty-one players on MLB Pipeline¡¯s current Top 100 Prospects list were signed as international amateurs. This year¡¯s NL MVP Ohtani and AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil fall under the same category, as does the $765 million man, Juan Soto.

To get you in that mindset, here¡¯s the top internationally signed prospect from each organization heading into 2025. (Note: we¡¯re updating the Top 100 and team Top 30s later this spring, so consider this a small preview of that endeavor.)

Jump to: AL East | AL Central | AL West | NL East | NL Central | NL West

AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST

Blue Jays: Orelvis Martinez, 2B/3B (No. 2)
It¡¯s been an up-and-down life as a prospect for Martinez since he signed for $3.5 million in 2018, and last year¡¯s 80-game suspension for the banned substance Clomiphene was a relative low. But at his best, the right-handed slugger shows at least plus power potential with the elite exit velocities to match. His 103 homers since 2021 rank third in the Minors over that span, and it¡¯s that pop that will keep him in Toronto¡¯s infield conversation in his age-23 season in 2025.

Orioles: Samuel Basallo, C/1B (No. 2/MLB No. 13)
Basallo represents the start of the Orioles¡¯ return to the international market, signing for $1.3 million in January 2021. His bat has carried him up the ladder and the Top 100 in a hurry, and he reached Triple-A in 2024 shortly after he turned 20. He hits the ball hard consistently with power now and more to come in the future. He has a 70 arm behind the dish, though the rest of his defensive game remains a work in progress.

Rays: Brailer Guerrero, OF (No. 6)
It¡¯s been a slow go for the left-handed-hitting outfielder since he signed for $3.7 million in January 2023. A torn right labrum required surgery after only seven games in the Dominican Summer League that year, and lingering shoulder issues limited him to 28 games in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League last season. But he was productive in that first stateside campaign with a .330/.452/.466 line, two homers and 13 steals. The Rays -- some of the best internal scouters in the industry -- are enthused by the early returns on Guerrero¡¯s loud contact at the plate, and as he learns to elevate the ball and stays on the field, he could soar in 2025 and beyond.

Red Sox: Franklin Arias, SS/2B (No. 4/MLB No. 95)
Known more for his defense when he signed for $525,000 out of Venezuela in 2023, Arias won Florida Complex League MVP honors and topped the circuit in hitting (.355), on-base percentage (.471), slugging (.584) and OPS (1.055) while stealing 30 bases in 51 games last summer. He's a quality shortstop who makes advanced swing decisions for a teenager, and the Red Sox have helped him add strength and bat speed.

Yankees: Jasson Dom¨ªnguez, OF (No. 1/MLB No. 14)
The most hyped international amateur ever, Dom¨ªnguez signed for $5.1 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2019 and homered off Justin Verlander in his big league debut four years later. He could have solid or better tools across the board if he improves his outfield defense and stands out most with his well-above-average raw power from both sides of the plate. He missed time recovering from Tommy John surgery and dealing with an oblique injury last year yet still slashed .287/.363/.465 with 13 homers and 21 steals in 76 games between four levels, mostly at Triple-A.

AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL

Guardians: Jaison Chourio, OF (No. 3/MLB No. 64)
Chourio can't match the pure power and speed of his older brother, Jackson, but he might offer better bat-to-ball skills and defensive value. Signed out of Venezuela for $1.2 million in 2022, he was named the Carolina League's MVP and top prospect last year after leading the Single-A circuit in walks (86 in 98 games) and ranking second in on-base percentage (.414) and third in OPS (.812) at age 19 before breaking his left wrist diving for a fly ball in late August.

Royals: Yandel Ricardo, SS (No. 8)
There¡¯s something to be said for catcher Ramon Ramirez, who has gone from a $57,500 signing to a powerful catcher at 19. For now, we¡¯ll lean on last year¡¯s big international signing in Ricardo. The Cuban native is a switch-hitting shortstop who is still filling out his 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame, meaning more power should come as he prepares for a move stateside. In the meantime, he has the actions of someone who should stick at the six for a long time, helping his prospect status.

Tigers: Thayron Liranzo, C/1B (No. 6)
Just a $30,000 signing out of the Dominican Republic in 2021, Liranzo built up his stock in the Dodgers system before taking a step back at High-A in 2024. He was traded to the Tigers at the Trade Deadline for Jack Flaherty and immediately took off with High-A West Michigan, hitting .315/.470/.562 with five homers in 26 games in his new organization. An impressive Arizona Fall League confirmed his status as a potential Top 100 prospect as the 21-year-old backstop continued to show plus power and arm strength.

Twins: Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF (No. 2/MLB No. 29)
Rodriguez was one of the highest-ranked outfielders in the 2019-20 international class, and the Twins nabbed him for $2.75 million. Injuries have slowed him down some, with a torn meniscus in 2022, an abdominal strain in 2023 and a thumb issue last year, but the offensive potential is obvious with a .932 career OPS despite all the time missed. He¡¯ll be at the upper levels at age 22 this season and he could really pop if he can stay on the field.

White Sox: Edgar Quero, C (No. 6/MLB No. 59)
A Cuba native who signed with the Angels for $500,000 in 2021, Quero joined the White Sox as part of the Lucas Giolito/Reynaldo L¨®pez trade in July 2023. An offensive-minded catcher, he's a switch-hitter with an advanced approach and developing power. He reached Triple-A at age 21 last year and led all Minor League catchers his age or younger in OPS (.829) and wRC+ (139).

AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST

Angels: Joswa Lugo, SS (No. 6)
Lugo has likely surpassed Nelson Rada, even though he¡¯s currently behind the outfielder on the current Angels Top 30. No. 37 on MLB Pipeline¡¯s Top 50 international list at the start of the 2024 signing period, Lugo joined the Angels for $2.3 million. He had a strong debut in the Dominican Summer League (.301/.370/.466), and as a bigger infielder with a lot of pop who might eventually need to slide to third, he reminds some tools-wise of the Reds¡¯ Noelvi Marte.

Astros: Miguel Ullola, RHP (No. 8)
Though outfielder Luis Baez ranks ahead of Ullola on our current Astros Top 30, the right-hander will surpass him when we update the list in early March. Signed for just $75,000 out of the Dominican Republic as an 18-year-old in January 2021, Ullola led the Minors in average-against (.163) and finished third in strikeouts (171 in 130 1/3 innings) last season while compiling a 4.28 ERA, mostly at Double-A. His best weapons are an electric mid-90s fastball that touches 98 mph and features exceptional carry and a short upper-80s slider.

A¡¯s: Luis Morales, RHP (No. 3)
A highly ranked pitching prospect in the 2023 international class, Morales signed that January for $3 million. The former Cuba Serie Nacional star hasn¡¯t broken out as many anticipated but the premium stuff is still very much there, with a fastball touching the upper 90s and high-spin breaking stuff, with some evaluators still believing he¡¯s a future frontline starter.

Mariners: Lazaro Montes, OF (No. 3/MLB No. 47)
Montes has been productive at every level since signing for $2.5 million in January 2022, finishing with an OPS of 1.000 or better in 2022 and 2023, then hitting 21 homers with 105 RBIs while reaching High-A in 2024. The exit velocities from the left side of the page really jump out, and so does the fact that he¡¯ll play all of this season at age 20.

Rangers: Sebastian Walcott, SS/3B (No. 1/MLB No. 23)
Walcott earned South Atlantic League all-star honors last year, topping the High-A circuit in triples (nine), extra-base hits (50) and total bases (192) while batting .261/.342/.443 as its youngest regular (age 18), then dominated in a five-game cameo at Double-A. Signed for $3.2 million out of the Bahamas in 2023, he has tremendous bat speed, earns top-of-the-scale grades for his raw power from some scouts and also features a plus-plus arm.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST

Braves: Jose Perdomo, SS (No. 8)
Perdomo was close to the top of the 2024 international prospect rankings and the Braves went all in, using nearly all of their bonus pool to sign him for $5 million. His pro debut in the Dominican Summer League was limited to eight games because of a hamstring issue. He has the chance to be a really good hitter with a solid approach, above-average speed and the skills to stay at shortstop for a long time. The Braves are excited to see him play stateside in 2025.

Marlins: Starlyn Caba, SS (No. 3/MLB No. 81)
Arguably the best defensive prospect in the Minors, Caba signed with the Phillies for $3 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2023, then joined the Marlins as part of the Jes¨²s Luzardo deal last month. He's also a patient hitter with plus speed who led the Rookie-level Florida Complex League in walks (52 in 51 games), runs (44) and steals (37) before struggling after a promotion to Single-A at age 18 last season.

Mets: Luisangel Acu?a, SS (No. 12)
A former Top 100 prospect, the stock of Acu?a ¨C the younger brother of Braves superstar Ronald ¨C dropped at Triple-A Syracuse last season when he chased outside the zone and put the ball on the ground too much, leading to a .258/.299/.355 line and 69 wRC+ in 131 games. But his stock was buoyed in a brief Major League spell as he exhibited electric speed and a good middle-infield glove while Francisco Lindor dealt with a back injury. Acu?a still has age on his side and could be in line for second-base opportunities in 2025 if the bat turns around.

Nationals: Jarlin Susana, RHP (No. 4/MLB No. 90)
Susana¡¯s triple-digit heat has intrigued the industry ever since he signed with the Padres for $1.7 million in January 2022. Acquired by the Nats in the Juan Soto blockbuster, the 6-foot-6 right-hander has pushed himself into the Top 100 by improving his control to the point at which he walked ¡°only¡± 10.8 percent of batters in 24 starts between Single-A and High-A. His slider gives him another plus pitch, and while there¡¯s still some feeling he¡¯s more of a future closer than starter, it looks more and more like he could pitch important innings for future Major League teams.

Phillies: Eduardo Tait, C (No. 4)
The recent trade of Starlyn Caba to the Marlins opens the door for Tait, who is a more than worthy pick. Signed in January 2023 for just $90,000 out of Panama, Tait¡¯s path reminds some in the organization, especially international scouting senior advisor Sal Agostinelli, of former Phillies backstop Carlos Ruiz, who Agostinelli inked for just $8K back in 1999. Could Tait be Chooch v2.0? He¡¯s off to a very good start with a .917 OPS in the DSL in 2023 and then reaching full-season ball in 2024 before he turned 18, finishing with a combined .302/.356/.486 line with 11 homers.

NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL

Brewers: Jesus Made, SS/3B (No. 4)
Ranked 22nd in the 2024 international class, Made signed with the Brewers for $950,000, so he wasn¡¯t completely off the radar. But he became one of the talks of the industry after slashing .331/.458/.554 with six homers, 28 steals and a 28/39 K/BB ratio in 51 games in the DSL. Typically, such stats are taken with a healthy amount of salt, but the switch-hitting shortstop¡¯s underlying data was just as good if not better. He controlled the strike zone. He hit the ball hard for any age, but especially for a 17-year-old. The hype heading into Made¡¯s move stateside is massive.

Cardinals: Leonardo Bernal, C (No. 9)
Bernal was signed for $680,000 out of Panama in January 2021 and already has upper-level experience, having reached Double-A ahead of his 21st birthday. The switch-hitting backstop has been a consistently above-average offensive performer at each level, and that continued last year at High-A Peoria, where he slashed .270/.343/.419 in 96 games. His 35.2 percent caught-stealing rate in the Midwest League also showed how good he can be behind the plate and highlights his high floor.

Cubs: Moises Ballesteros, C/1B (No. 4/MLB No. 44)
Ballesteros has won Cubs Minor League player of the year accolades the past two seasons and batted .289/.354/.471 with 19 homers in 124 games between Double-A and Triple-A at age 20 in 2024. Signed for $1.2 million out of Venezuela in 2021, he has some of the best bat-to-ball skills in the Minors and at least average power, though his defense behind the plate is still a work in progress.

Pirates: Yordany De Los Santos, SS/3B (No. 13)
De Los Santos was a key signing for the Pirates in 2022, getting $1.2 million to sign in January. He¡¯s seen time at three infield positions, with third base perhaps the best long-term home if he settles into one spot. He¡¯s yet to show he¡¯s ready for full-season ball after two tries in 2023 and last year, but he¡¯s hit .340/.404/.494 in 74 total games in the Florida Complex League and cut down his strikeout rate considerably overall in 2024, with an eye toward conquering the Single-A Florida State League at age 20 this season.

Reds: Alfredo Duno, C (No. 7)
Duno was one of two catchers in the top five on the 2022 international prospect rankings (Ethan Salas was the other). The Reds got him for $3.1 million, and while he couldn¡¯t catch because of an elbow issue during his summer debut in the DSL, he impressed at the plate with a .944 OPS. The Reds moved him to full-season Daytona for his U.S. debut in 2024 and he held his own at age 18 for 32 games before a broken rib in late May ended his season. He has the chance to hit, and with power, while sticking behind the dish with a plus arm.

• Subscribe to the MLB Pipeline Newsletter

NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST

D-backs: Yilber Diaz, RHP (No. 6)
Diaz officially signed with the D-backs as a 20-year-old for $10,000 out of Venezuela in February 2021. On July 8, 2024, he debuted in the Majors. It¡¯s been a quick climb for the 6-foot right-hander, thanks to his mid-90s fastball and two above-average breaking balls in a slider and knuckle curve. Diaz struck out 140 in 104 1/3 innings between Double-A and Triple-A in the Minors and made seven total appearances (four starts) for Arizona in the bigs last year. He has the arsenal to squeeze back into the Snakes' rotation at some point in ¡¯25.

Dodgers: Josue De Paula, OF (No. 2/MLB No. 48)
Few players in the Minors can match De Paula's combination of hitting ability, power potential and plate discipline, and he slashed .268/.404/.405 with 10 homers and 27 steals in 107 games between two Single-A levels at age 19. The second cousin of former NBA guards Stephon Marbury and Sebastian Telfair, he was born in Brooklyn but signed out of the Dominican Republic for $397,500 in 2022.

Giants: Rayner Arias, OF (No. 5)
Since signing for the second-highest international bonus in franchise history ($2,697,500 out of the Dominican Republic in 2023), Arias was slowed by injuries to his left wrist during his first two pro seasons. His .250/.371/.364 line in 25 games last summer in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League doesn't do justice to his advanced hitting ability, huge power potential and impressive exit velocities.

Padres: Leodalis De Vries, SS (No. 2/MLB No. 28)
Last year¡¯s top international signing will squeeze past top 2023 international talent Ethan Salas when we update the Top 100 later this month after his impressive first taste of the Minors. The switch-hitting shortstop opened with Single-A Lake Elsinore and gained momentum down the stretch, posting a .996 OPS from July 1 onward before a right shoulder strain ended his season early. He could be a plus hitter with plus power and the athleticism needed to remain at a premium position. In other words, he¡¯s just getting started.

Rockies: Robert Calaz, OF (No. 9)
While Calaz is currently behind other international signings Adael Amador and Yanquiel Fernandez, he appears to have surpassed them in terms of perceived upside as we head into 2025. Still at the lower levels, Calaz signed for $1.7 million in January 2023 and has hit at every stop, with a .984 OPS in the DSL during his summer debut and a combined 1.079 OPS between the Arizona Complex League and full-season Fresno in 2024. He¡¯ll have to show he can clear the hurdles of the upper levels that have tripped up Amador and Fernandez some, but the Rockies are bullish on the 19-year-old outfielder.