Over the years, the Oakland A’s have become a force in international free agency. Since their surprise signing of Yoenis Cespedes, to their additions of Lazaro Armenteros and Robert Pauson, the A’s have become a familiar franchise when it comes to going after the best international players available.
Now, a familiar name is ready to enter the market. Yoelkis Cespedes, the 22 year old half brother of Yoenis, had defected from Cuba in June, landing in the Bahamas. There, he had been training with his brother, establishing residency, and getting ready to make the move stateside.