{"id":28223,"date":"2025-01-22T11:21:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T11:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=28223"},"modified":"2025-01-22T11:21:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T11:21:37","slug":"international-infield-prospect-manny-cedeno-expected-to-sign-with-yankees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=28223","title":{"rendered":"International Infield Prospect Manny Cede\u00f1o Expected to Sign with Yankees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Major League Baseball\u2019s international signing period is well underway. The festivities began on January 15th and ball clubs are beginning to stack their organizations with foreign-born talent. The New York Yankees have a few names in mind in their shopping cart. A young shortstop named Manny Cede\u00f1o may be the top priority.<\/p>\n<p>The market is hot this year, as it is every year. Talents from Central America, the Caribbean, and Japan are among the top-represented regions. Like most teams, the Yankees will prioritize position players in this department, as they did last year with some huge infield and outfield signings.<\/p>\n<p>Pitching can be a great target from the international pool as well. However, pitching in the amateur draft is far more relevant, as those players will have more experience against top-tier collegiate or high school competition.<\/p>\n<p>That said, Cede\u00f1o will be the Yankees\u2019 focus for this class and he\u2019s expected to sign this week, It is believed that Cede\u00f1o has a verbal agreement with the Yankees, and should be in pinstripes if things go as planned.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83c\udf99\ufe0fManny Cede\u00f1o (NYY Top IFA) putting in work before his official signing day! #RepBx #Yankees pic.twitter.com\/Ttp2DClhwV<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 YankeesFarm (@YankeesFarm) January 21, 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>International Prospect Manny Cede\u00f1o: Background\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Manny Cede\u00f1o originates from San Pedro de Macoris in. the Dominican Republic. The international scouting departments of most MLB clubs have recognized the talents of the 16-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>MLB Pipeline has Cede\u00f1o ranked 11th out of their top 50 international prospects, and rightfully so. The young infielder is also a part of MLB\u2019s trainer partnership program.<\/p>\n<p>The Dominican talent plays shortstop; one of many to emerge from his hometown.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Evaluation and Synopsis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The 16-year-old middle infielder has an athletic form, standing at a height of 5\u201911\u201d and weighing in at 181 pounds. Nine months ago compared to the present day shows a significant change in his physical maturity.<\/p>\n<p>Cede\u00f1o has developed stronger and has filled out muscularly in the entirety of his body. This physical change has been reflected in his fundamentals and tools, making those more impactful.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AhoPXAJ5O1E?si=Q0iOIyrPyq2mG4WO\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>He is already showing a lot of potential, as his tools come from both sides of the game. His ability to hit and play his position makes him extremely valuable and is what puts him within the top 15 names of the pool.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Offensive Breakdown<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Cede\u00f1o has a presence at the plate, with a noticeable size and athletic structure. He digs in with confidence and deploys a healthy and consistent swing, with a good bat path and compact approach.\u00a0 The infielder has great bat speed and uses his hands and lower half well to turn on it.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s able to connect both the inner and outer parts of the plate, making his two-strike approach effective, and raising his contact ability. His swing is level and more of a line-drive swing, but he can definitely put the ball over the wall.<\/p>\n<p>Cede\u00f1o is loose, relaxed, and focused in the box. His fundamentals and kinetics are key, as his load and weight transfer are very healthy and workable. He\u2019s shown raw power, and the ability to place the ball gap-to-gap, with the pull side being his strength.<\/p>\n<p>At the plate, his job will primarily be to compile extra-base hits and work the defense on hard contact rips off the barrel. His baseline skills as a hitter could be enhanced really quickly at the minor league levels.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Defense is Key to a Wholesome Evaluation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>His tools in the hole are also impressive. The shortstop flashes leather with soft hands, quick pick-up, and snap reactions. His arm is a plus to his profile and is evidently strong and reliable. He\u2019s able to cover ground with quick feet and agility.<\/p>\n<p>Evaluators see a lot of potential in Cede\u00f1o defensively. It is understood that second base is always an option if shortstop does not pan out. However, he\u2019s expected to excel at his position while presenting a strong bat. He could get a quick promotion once he\u2019s in the minor league system.<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Yankees reportedly are linked to international prospect Manny Cedeno. 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