Kansas City Royals Michael Ynoa on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Surprise, AZ. File photo
Once labeled as the best Latin American prospect since Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez, pitcher Michael Ynoa signed what was then a record $4.25 million bonus with the Oakland Athletics as a teenager in 2008.
“That’s a dream for any player, to play baseball in big leagues, too,” Ynoa said. “It was a surprising day for me. I was dreaming of that all day, and thank God I became a major-leaguer.”
After more than a decade, however, his patience is still being tested.