Dodgers agree to terms with 22 International amateur free agents

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers had themselves a busy first day of the International signing period, as they inked 22 international free agents, including four of the Top 100 international prospects in Baseball America's rankings. 

In total, Los Angeles signed seven pitchers, five catchers, five infielders, and five outfielders to open up their 2026 signing period.

The 2026 group is led by four players hailing from the Dominican Republic: outfielder Rubel Arias, shortstop Ezequiel Melburne, and infielders Ariel Reynoso and Jose Victorino. 

Arias is ranked the No.46 prospect according to Baseball America, with a quality eye and a smooth stroke from the left side of the plate. The switch-hitting shortstop Melburne ranks No.67 in the International class, with his ability to hit from both sides of the plate, more so from the right side. 

The two infielders round out the quartet. Reynoso, who ranks No.86, and Victorino, who ranks No.93, have tremendous talent defensively, with the ability to play multiple positions inside the diamond, and pair that with their above-average offensive productivity. 

Another major signing from the class is highly touted left-handed prospect from Cologne, Germany, Tom Apfelbaum. 

Apfelbaum is regarded by experts as the best pitching prospect out of Europe, as he showcases strong physical projection and an advanced three-pitch mix. 

Down below is the full list of Dodgers International signees: 

OF, Venezuela, Jose Requena

OF, Venezuela, Jeibert Rondon

RHP, Venezuela, Anderson Carias

RHP, Venezuela, Diego Paez

RHP, Cuba, Luis Ricart

LHP, Colombia, Kenry Alvear

LHP, Germany, Tom Apelfbaum 

LHP, Venezuela, Miguel Herrera

LHP, Venezuela, Victor Tovar

C, Venezuela, Oliver Chapman

C, Venezuela, Aaron Guzman 

C, Venezuela, Haram Hernandez 

C, Russia, Ricardo Pulles

C, Mexico, Roberto Saucedo

SS, Dominican Republic, Ezequiel Melburne 

SS, Dominican Republic, Jose Victorino 

IF, Panama, Willy Bergolla 

IF, Panama, Adrian Del Cid

IF, Dominican Republic, Ariel Reynoso 

OF, Dominican Republic, Rubel Arias 

OF, Curacao, Fran-Jean Haseth

OF, Venezuela, Helvin Mendoza