The St. Louis Cardinals announced today the signing of 11 free-agent players representing the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico and Cuba on the first day of Major League Baseball’s international signing period for 2024. Five pitchers, three outfielders, two shortstops, and one first baseman were among the signees who will all be assigned to the Dominican Summer League.
All of the players are being signed for the 2024 minor league season and are subject to MLB approval. A complete listing of the Cardinals international player signings is below:
Name Pos. B/T HT WT DOB Age Hometown
Brayan Amoroso OF R/R 6’1” 204 7/7/2007 16 Tacarigua, Venezuela
Gabriel Chinchilla RHP R/R 6’2” 170 10/20/2006 17 Caja Seca, Venezuela
Branneli Franco RHP R/R 6’3” 209 2/5/2007 16 San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
Jesus Garcia RHP R/R 5’11” 150 1/25/2006 17 Bobare, Venezuela
Edward Guribe OF R/R 6’1” 195 11/16/2006 17 San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
Cristofer Lebron SS R/R 6’1” 167 3/20/2007 16 Santo Domingo Oeste, Dominican Republic
Yaxson Lucena OF L/R 5’10” 185 7/23/2007 16 Barquisimeto, Venezuela
Yairo Padilla SS S/R 6’2” 173 6/28/2007 16 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Ryan Rodriguez RHP R/R 6’0” 166 8/31/2007 16 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Christian Saez 1B L/R 6’1” 207 2/20/2007 16 Cienfuegos, Cuba
Earle Zulueta RHP R/R 6’3” 205 12/20/2006 17 La Habana, Cuba
