Mets Officially Sign Wandy Asigen
Key Points:
- The New York Mets have begun their 2026 International Free Agency signings by securing top shortstop prospect Wandy Asigen, ranked second-best in the class, with a bonus increased from $3.8 million to $3.9 million.
- To fund Asigen’s signing and previous agreements, the Mets traded left-handed pitching prospect Franklin Gomez to the Guardians for $1.5 million in International Free Agency pool money, raising their total bonus pool to $5.44 million.
- Venezuelan outfielder Cleiner Ramirez, ranked 23rd in the class, was also signed by the Mets with a $1,372,500 bonus; Ramirez is noted for his strong bat speed and defensive versatility.
- Asigen