Overview
- The agreement becomes official only when the international signing period opens Jan. 15 under MLB rules.
- Asigen previously opted out of a Yankees contract to pursue this move, according to multiple reports.
- MLB Pipeline ranks him No. 2 in the class, highlighting a refined left-handed swing and 110+ mph exit velocities.
- Scouts cite plus speed with a 6.5-second 60 and an above-average arm that gives him a chance to remain at shortstop.
- Mets international scouting head Kris Gross is credited with securing the commitment, and Asigen is expected to start in the Dominican Summer League at age 16.