Summary
Wandy Asigen, a young baseball prospect from the Dominican Republic, originally expected to sign with the New York Yankees, will now sign with the New York Mets. This change happened after the Yankees' international scouting director was dismissed, an event that has reportedly influenced several player decisions recently.
Key Facts
- Wandy Asigen is a 16-year-old shortstop prospect from the Dominican Republic.
- He was set to receive a $3.8 million signing bonus from the Yankees.
- Asigen decided to sign with the New York Mets instead of the Yankees.
- This decision followed the dismissal of Donny Rowland, the Yankees' international scouting director.
- It is uncommon for a player of Asigen's level to change teams so close to signing.
- The Yankees have also recently lost other players to the Mets, including two pitchers.
- Asigen has played for the Dominican Republic in international tournaments.
