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AL East: Rays sign top international prospect

Check out what’s going on in the American League East.

WBC: Dominican Republic v Cuba Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images

The Rays have officially signed number one international prospect Wander Samuel Franco. The deal is reportedly cashing in for $3.8M. Franco has two older brothers in the Royals and Astros systems, respectively. The freshly signed Ray is a switch hitting shortstop from the Dominican Republic.

For more on Franco, check out Ben Bader’s video:

Here’s what else is happening in the American League East: