Tag: International free agency

Top IFA Bonuses in Mets Team History

The New York Met signed 20 international free agents on Monday, with one of them being the top catcher in the IFA class and one of the top players overall, Yovanny Rodriguez. The 17-year-old received a $2.85 million signing bonus ($150K additionally for education), setting the new record for the highest in Mets franchise history. Let’s take a look at the highest IFA bonuses in Mets...

Morning Briefing: Mets Sign Five International Free Agents

Good morning, Mets fans! The 2023 International Free Agency period began yesterday and the Mets were active on the market. They inked three players ranked in Baseball America’s top 40 players list: 17-year-old catcher Daiverson Gutierrez of Venezuela (No. 20), Venezuelan shortstop Christopher Larez (No. 25), and Dominican outfielder Anthony Baptist. The team also signed Cuban left-handed...