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Washington Nationals reportedly sign shortstops Yasel Antuna, Luis Garcia as International Signing period begins

According to reports from MLB.com and Baseball America, the Washington Nationals have signed a pair of 16-year-old shortstops out of the Dominican Republic, agreeing on a $3.9M bonus with Yasel Antuna and a $1.5M bonus with Luis Garcia.

MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez reported this morning that the Washington Nationals have signed 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Yasel Antuna to a $3.9M bonus.

Antuna was ranked No. 14 on MLB.com's list of the top international prospects available during the current signing period, which began today (July 2nd).

In their scouting report on the young infielder, MLB.