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ATLANTA, Ga.<\/strong> \u2014 The Atlanta Braves<\/strong> continued their strong presence on the international market Thursday, announcing the signings of 11 international free agents<\/strong>, highlighted by highly regarded shortstop Jose Manon<\/strong> from the Dominican Republic.<\/p>\n Manon is ranked No. 15 on MLB\u2019s Top 50 International Prospects list<\/strong>, making him one of the premier talents available during this year\u2019s signing period. The 17-year-old is expected to receive a signing bonus of approximately $1.5 million<\/strong>, according to multiple reports.<\/p>\n With Manon\u2019s signing, the Braves have now landed a top-15 international prospect for the third consecutive year<\/strong>, joining only the New York Mets<\/strong> and Seattle Mariners<\/strong> as the only franchises to accomplish that feat over the same span.<\/p>\n Manon has already impressed scouts with his combination of size, athleticism, and baseball instincts. Standing 6-foot-2<\/strong>, he is known for his high contact rate<\/strong>, advanced approach at the plate, and exceptional defensive ability<\/strong> at shortstop.<\/p>\n During his stint in the Amateur Scouting League<\/strong>, Manon went 8-for-26<\/strong> with seven RBIs<\/strong> across nine games. He also showcased his speed and baserunning instincts by going a perfect 7-for-7 in stolen-base attempts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Scouts view Manon as a well-rounded prospect with the potential to remain at shortstop long-term, a premium position that aligns well with the Braves\u2019 emphasis on athletic, up-the-middle defenders.<\/p>\n Atlanta\u2019s continued success on the international market reflects the organization\u2019s long-term development strategy. By consistently targeting elite young talent, the Braves have strengthened their pipeline while maintaining competitiveness at the major league level.<\/p>\n The international signing period runs from January 15 through December 15<\/strong>, allowing eligible players to sign with MLB organizations. To qualify, players must be at least 16 years old at the time of signing<\/strong> and turn 17 by September 1 of the following year<\/strong>. For the current signing window, eligible players were born between September 1, 2008, and August 31, 2009<\/strong>.<\/p>\n All international players must also be registered with Major League Baseball<\/strong> prior to signing.<\/p>\n The Braves\u2019 2026 international free-agent class includes a diverse group of players from across Latin America:<\/p>\n RHP Efrailin Caminero<\/strong> \u2014 Dominican Republic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n RHP Geowin Gomez<\/strong> \u2014 Colombia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n RHP Jonathan Hechavarria<\/strong> \u2014 Cuba<\/p>\n<\/li>\n RHP Matthew Luna<\/strong> \u2014 Dominican Republic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n C Jorwin Pulido<\/strong> \u2014 Venezuela<\/p>\n<\/li>\n INF Durban Arnedo<\/strong> \u2014 Colombia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n INF Edelson Cabral<\/strong> \u2014 Dominican Republic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n INF Luis Fortunato<\/strong> \u2014 Dominican Republic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n INF Jose Manon<\/strong> \u2014 Dominican Republic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n OF Starlyn De La Cruz<\/strong> \u2014 Dominican Republic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n OF Osmar Torrealba<\/strong> \u2014 Venezuela<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n While it will be several years before most of these players approach the major leagues, Manon\u2019s signing immediately stands out as a potential cornerstone for the Braves\u2019 future. Combined with their recent international success, Atlanta continues to position itself as one of baseball\u2019s most effective organizations at identifying and developing global talent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Braves Sign 11 International Free Agents, Headlined by Top Prospect Jose Manon ATLANTA, Ga. \u2014 The Atlanta Braves continued their strong presence on the international market Thursday,… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":142148,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142147","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"\nJose Manon Brings Five-Tool Potential<\/h3>\n
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