Unveiling the Brewers' 2026 International Signings: A Deep Dive
The Milwaukee Brewers have just unveiled their 2026 international free agent class, a group of 22 young talents from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. But who are these players, and what makes them stand out? Let's take a closer look at the prospects who could shape the team's future.
The Top Prospects
No. 24 Diego Frontado (SS, Venezuela)
Frontado, the second-highest-ranked prospect, commands a $1.6M bonus. At just 17 years old, he's an impactful hitter with a smooth glove. His nearly-perfect swing makes loud contact, and he can hit the ball to all fields. What's more, Frontado is incredibly fast for his age, already clocking 60-yard-dash times as low as 6.6.
No. 49 José Rodríguez (SS, Venezuela)
Rodriguez, another 17-year-old shortstop, has quick hands and a compact, efficient swing. But his best trait is his glove. With an above-average arm and the range to make difficult plays look easy, many scouts consider him one of the top defenders in this year's class. If he develops power with age, he could look like a steal in a couple of years.
No. 20 Ricki Moneys (SS, Dominican Republic)
Moneys, with a name that's sure to turn heads, has a high intensity for the game and a record of in-game production. Scouts believe he'll hit for even more power as he continues to get more reps. A right-handed hitter with lots of bat speed, he consistently puts together competitive at-bats and can produce moonshots when he runs into them. His hit tool and outstanding production in the Dominican Republic make him a standout.
The Rest of the Class
Moises Salazar (C, Venezuela): $700,000
Standout tool: Arm (60-grade, per Francys Romero)
Angeni Fernandez (SS, Dominican Republic): $500,000
Osiris Ramirez (SS, Dominican Republic): $450,000
Standout tool: Power
Manny De Los Santos (OF, Dominican Republic)
Standout tool: Contact
Leander Matos (SS, Dominican Republic)
Miguel Andrade (RHP, Venezuela)
Standout tool: Arm
Jordy Brache (RHP, Dominican Republic)
Standout tool: Arm
Sebastian Franeites (C, Venezuela)
Standout tool: Hands
Santiago Garcia (SS, Venezuela)
Standout tool: Athleticism
Joan Gonzalez (RHP, Dominican Republic)
Standout tool: Command
Enrique Lovera (OF, Venezuela)
Alexander Mercedes (LHP, Dominican Republic)
Standout tool: Arm (triple-digit upside on his fastball)
Francisco Mir (C, Dominican Republic)
Standout tool: Arm
Daniel Muñoz (RHP, Venezuela)
Ruben Revost (SS, Dominican Republic)
Standout tools: Speed, contact
Jean Rivero (RHP, Venezuela)
Standout tool:
Josue Rodríguez (SS, Dominican Republic)
Standout tools: Plate discipline, switch hitter
Diego Trillo (RHP, Venezuela)
Marcos Veras (RHP, Dominican Republic)
Standout tools: Command, arm
But here's where it gets controversial... What do you think? Which of these prospects do you think will make the biggest impact in the big leagues? Share your thoughts in the comments!
