Summary
The San Diego Padres had a deal with 16-year-old baseball pitcher Yoel King from the Dominican Republic, but it might not happen now. King and his representatives are considering offers from other Major League Baseball (MLB) teams that are willing to pay more money.
Key Facts
- Yoel King is a 16-year-old baseball pitcher from the Dominican Republic who can throw a baseball over 100 mph.
- The San Diego Padres reached a deal with King to sign him next year for a $1.5 million bonus.
- King's representatives believe he can get more money from other MLB teams, up to $2.0 million.
- International prospects like King can make informal agreements with MLB teams at any age, but these are not legally binding until they reach a certain age.
- Teenage athletes often change their minds about informal agreements.
- If the Padres sign King, he would play in minor leagues before appearing in a major league game.
- International players usually spend time in leagues like the Dominican Summer League before moving to the United States for more advanced training.
