The Atlanta Braves have officially kicked off their 2025 international free agent signing class with a splash, bringing ten fresh faces into the organization.
This year’s group includes a balanced mix of talent—five right-handed pitchers and five position players—primarily hailing from the baseball-rich Dominican Republic.
But the real buzz? A 16-year-old Cuban phenom with serious star potential.
Five Promising Arms from the Dominican Republic
Let’s break it down. On the pitching side, the Braves are bolstering their arsenal with Raudy Reyes, Yostin Pinales, Yangel Martinez, Lionel Prevosti, and Wilmer Almonte—all right-handers from the Dominican Republic.
Definitely keep an eye on Raudy Reyes. MLB staff of The Atheltic said, “Two scouts with other teams said Braves have $1.8M agreement w/ 16-yo Dominican Raudy Manuel Reyes Abreu, an RHP who had growth spurt in past year, changed his mechanics, and increased his velo from low/mid 90s to 102 mph. He’s 6-3 and 210 lbs. Signing period starts Wednesday.”
That’s five live arms, each with untapped potential, ready to develop in a system that’s built its reputation on cultivating pitching talent.
These young hurlers bring raw velocity and movement, qualities that the Braves’ developmental staff is known for refining. You can almost hear the scouts buzzing over the next Spencer Strider in the making.
Position Players Bring Versatility to the Fold
On the position player side, the infield gets a boost with the additions of Yassel Garcia, Malvin Fernandez, and Juan Elejandro, all from the Dominican Republic.
Meanwhile, outfielder Elias Reyno, also from the DR, brings more athleticism to the table. The Braves clearly stayed close to one of their favorite international pipelines and with good reason.
Dominican prospects have historically been cornerstones for many MLB teams, including Atlanta.
Diego Tornes: The Star of the Braves Class
The headliner here, though, is Diego Tornes, a Cuban outfielder who’s only 16 years old but already turning heads as one of the top players in this year’s international class.
Scouts are raving about his potential—athleticism, instincts, and raw tools that seem tailor-made for the big leagues.
At 16, the ceiling for a player like Tornes feels limitless. You don’t get this level of hype without good reason.
Braves International Signing Isn’t Over
And the best part? This isn’t the end of the Braves’ international signing spree. While these ten signees are the first officially announced, reports are already swirling about additional names joining the fold.
The team hasn’t confirmed those rumors, but you can bet fans will keep their ears to the ground. Atlanta’s front office has a tendency for finding diamonds in the rough on the international stage. This year’s class seems to be no exception.
For Braves fans, this marks yet another exciting chapter in the organization’s commitment to building for the future. From the arms to the bats, and with Diego Tornes leading the charge, it’s clear the Braves are staying ahead of the curve in scouting international talent.
Get ready, Atlanta—the farm system just got a little deeper, and the future a little brighter.
