Yoelkis Cespedes, brother of New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, will become a free agent and eligible to sign with any team on March 18, according to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com.
Sanchez previously reported the 22-year-old will take part in showcases in March in both Florida and Arizona.
Cespedes defected from Cuba last June while competing with the Cuban national team in New York.
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