LOS ANGELES -- Catching up on a busy day that saw the Dodgers sign nine amateurs and acquire four minor leaguers for approximately $1.3 million in international bonus pool slots, team senior vice president of baseball operations Josh Byrnes weighed in on the Dodgers' haul on the first day of the 2015-2016 international signing period.
The top bonus of the day was $16 million given to Cuban right-hander Yadier Alvarez, who will likely remain in the Dominican Republic in 2015.
Dominican outfielder Starling Heredia got $2.6 million from the Dodgers. The Dominican Prospect League called the 6'1, 190-pound 16-year-old "one of the strongest players in the 2015 class and one of the most aggressive in all phases of the game.