The Texas Rangers have announced that they have made a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, acquiring international slot compensation money from the Orioles in exchange for minor league infielder Brallan Perez.
Perez, 21, is an infielder who has split the season between low-A Hickory, high-A Down East, and (for 2 games) AAA Round Rock. He’s considered more of an organizational depth player than a prospect.
MLB allows each team to spend a fixed amount on international free agents under the age of 25 each year, with the amount, under the new CBA, varying from $4.75 million to $5.