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Yankees invest $1 million in 15-year-old Dominican prospect Wilson Gomez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:37 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Yankees invest $1 million in 15-year-old Dominican prospect Wilson Gomez

Summary

The New York Yankees have agreed to a $1 million signing bonus for 15-year-old outfielder Wilson Gomez from the Dominican Republic. This pre-agreement, announced on August 19, comes six months ahead of the 2027 international signing period. Gomez is noted for his impressive speed and power, running a 6.5-second 60-yard dash and showing the ability to hit at every level. The Yankees plan to invest heavily in international prospects, having a pool of $5.4 million to $6.3 million available. This investment represents their largest bonus for an international player since signing Manny Cedeno for $2.5 million in January 2024.

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Key Details

•Yankees sign pre-agreement with Wilson Gomez for $1 million.
•Gomez is a 15-year-old outfielder from Monte Plata, Dominican Republic.
•Signing period for international prospects starts in January 2027.
•Yankees have $5.4 million to $6.3 million for international signings.
•This is the largest bonus since signing Manny Cedeno in January 2024.

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The New York Yankees are entering a pivotal stretch of the MLB season as the postseason slowly approaches.However, that hasn’t stopped them from building for the future and bolstering their farm system, which is exactly what they did Wednesday.Yankees Reach Pre-Agreement With 15-Year-OldIn a story first reported by Dominican journalist Wilber Sanchez, the Yankees reached […] The post New York Yankees Make $1 Million Investment in 15-Year-Old Dominican Prospect appeared first on HEAVY.
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