"The New York Mets continue to pick up crown jewels of the international market, signing No. 2-ranked prospect, shortstop Wandy Asigen, on Thursday for $3.9 million. The 16-year-old had originally worked out a verbal agreement with the Yankees, but the team moved on from international scouting director Donny Rowland in November. Asigen proceeded to back out of his agreement."
"A lefty bat, Asigen has made noise with a sweet swing that creates significant exit velocity as much as 110 mph. This is the second top international prospect that the Mets have nabbed in the last year. They won No. 3 international prospect Elian Pena's signature for a franchise record $5 million bonus last January. He is currently the club's 10th-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline."
The New York Mets added 16-year-old shortstop Wandy Asigen, the No. 2 international prospect, for a $3.9 million signing bonus. Asigen had a prior verbal agreement with the New York Yankees but withdrew after the Yankees moved on from international scouting director Donny Rowland in November. Asigen bats left-handed and pairs a smooth swing with exit velocities reaching as much as 110 mph. This signing follows the Mets' January acquisition of No. 3 international prospect Elian Pena for a franchise-record $5 million bonus; Pena is currently the club's 10th-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline.
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