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New York Mets sign 3 top international free agents

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The New York Mets signed three international free agents yesterday who were all ranked in MLB.com’s top 50 international players list.

New York Mets sign catcher Daiverson Gutierrez:

They added Daiverson Gutierrez, a 17-year-old catcher, who was ranked 27th on the top 50 list MLB.com has. Gutierrez is listed at 6-foot-2, 206 pounds, is from Venezuela, and got a $1.9 million signing bonus with the Mets. The young prospect is well-known for his talent as a right-handed hitter with some power while being a steady player defensively at catcher, having a notable arm. Gutierrez has been lauded for his leadership intangibles.