BOSTON — By 5 p.m. Friday, James Kaprielian and the Yankees have to have a contract signed or the first-round pick will no longer be able to negotiate with the club.
Kaprielian, the right-hander from UCLA the Yankees took with the 16th pick in June’s draft, is being advised by agent Scott Boras.
“We are negotiating. I hope we get it done,’’ amateur scouting director Damon Oppenheimer said Sunday.
Texas high school outfielder Trent Clark, taken by the Brewers with the 15th pick, signed for $2.7 million. Florida lefty Brady Aiken was taken with the 17th selection by the Indians and signed for $2.