Summary
The New York Yankees quietly signed Yostin Peña, an 18-year-old free agent outfielder from the Dominican Republic. Peña, who was previously signed by the St. Louis Cardinals, had his contract voided due to age-related concerns. This signing is part of the Yankees' efforts to improve their minor league system.
Key Facts
- The Yankees signed Yostin Peña, an 18-year-old outfielder from the Dominican Republic.
- Peña is 6-foot-4 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds.
- The signing was not publicly announced by the Yankees and has been surrounded by confusion about the exact date.
- Peña's contract with the St. Louis Cardinals was voided because of age-related concerns.
- Age and identity fraud is a known issue in signing international baseball prospects.
- Peña was signed with a $300,000 bonus by the Cardinals but never played a game for them.
- Despite the previous issues, the Yankees seem to see potential in Peña's abilities.
