The Oakland A’s have signed international free agent Robert Puason, reports MLB insider Jesse Sanchez. The team has not yet officially announced the deal, but it’s expected to be for at least $5 million.
Puason is a 16-year-old shortstop out of the Dominican Republic, whom MLB Pipeline ranks as the second-best international prospect of this summer’s class. Here’s their full scouting report:
Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 65 | Arm: 60 | Field: 55
Puason has been on the radar for international scouts for several years and it’s easy to see why.