Chicago Cubs sign 17-year-old utilityman after playoff elimination
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 12:41 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Chicago Cubs officially signed 17-year-old Rodelvis Santiesteban following their elimination from the postseason by the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series. The Cubs agreed to a deal back in June, with reports stating a bonus of $20,000 plus a scholarship. Santiesteban, who runs a 6.3-second 60-yard dash, was trained at Punta Cana with Jorge Luis Toca at GT Baseball Academy. He is the 26th Cuba-born player to sign during the current international signing period.
- •Cubs eliminated by Padres in Wild Card Series
- •Santiesteban signed after playoff exit
- •Reported bonus of $20,000 plus scholarship
- •Trained at GT Baseball Academy in Punta Cana
- •26th Cuba-born player signed this period
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Sign 17-Year-Old After San Diego Padres Series
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Officially Sign Young Utilityman After San Diego Padres Series
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The Chicago Cubs officially signed a 17-year-old after being eliminated from the playoffs by the San Diego Padres. The post Chicago Cubs Sign 17-Year-Old After San Diego Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 12:41 AMChicago Cubs Officially Sign Young Utilityman After San Diego Padres Series
The Chicago Cubs officially signed a 17-year-old after being eliminated from the playoffs by the San Diego Padres. The post Chicago Cubs Officially Sign Young Utilityman After San Diego Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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