The Arizona Diamondbacks sign Cuban pitching prospect Yoan Lopez to a bonus of $8.27 million, the highest ever for an international amateur signing. The 21-year-old defected from Cuba in 2014 and established residency in Haiti before being declared a free agent by Major League Baseball in November.

January 12, 2015October 18, 2019 This Day In Baseball

On January 12 2015 — The Arizona Diamondbacks sign Cuban pitching prospect Yoan Lopez to a bonus of $8.27 million, the highest ever for an international amateur signing. The 21-year-old defected from Cuba in 2014 and established residency in Haiti before being declared a free agent by Major League Baseball in November.

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