Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris traveled to the Dominican Republic. During the trip, he shook hands with Cris Rodriguez.

Ben Badler, a prospect expert for nearly 20 years with an expertise in international prospects, breaks down everything to know about Cris Rodriguez.

Dominican Republic outfielder Cris Rodriguez, known for elite raw power, signed with the Detroit Tigers on Day 1 of 2025 international signing period.

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the Detroit Tigers right now. After they made an improbable run to the American League Division Series following their

In unveiling Wednesday their first six picks from MLB’s 2025 international class, the Tigers were heavy on big bats — and big bodies.

Elian Pena was rated the No. 3 prospect in the international class for this year by MLB.com behind Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki.

NEW YORK — Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned 17 in October, agreed to a $5 million bonus with the New York Mets on Wednesday that was the largest amount on the first day of the 2025 international signing period.

MLB Pipeline has been ranking international prospects since 2012. For the first time, the Tigers have landed a player in the Top 5 at the opening of the international signing period, agreeing to a deal with the No.

There have been some long, drawn-out storylines this MLB offseason, but none seems longer and further from a resolution than the saga of the New York Yankees and their second base position. Since they cut ties with two-time All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres,

Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned 17 in October, has agreed to a $5 million bonus with the New York Mets that was the largest amount on the first day of the 2025 international signing period.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers announced the signing of six prospects on Wednesday, including their top-ranked international prospect in recent memory. Dominican outfielder Cris Rodriguez headlined the first day of the interactional signing period for the Tigers, signing for a franchise-record $3.2 million.

With the first day of the international signing period beginning on Jan. 15, the Detroit Tigers made headlines with their signing. According to Evan Petzold of