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The Astros reel in another Cuban prospect in Yanquiel Sanchez, a couple days after landing Carlos Espinosa.
The Cuban pipeline has run even deeper, as the Houston Astros are expected to add their 16th prospect from Cuba. This number leads all of MLB, while the organization will sign left-handed pitcher Yanquiel Sanchez in about two weeks, as reported by Francys Romero.
The 20-years-old defected from Cuba in 2020, while he comes with a three-pitch arsenal. The lefty hurls a 92 MPH fastball, a 78 MPH curveball and a 80 MPH changeup.