Pirates signed Dominican OF Tony Blanco Jr.
The headliner of the Pirates’ numerous international spending spree, Blanco Jr. will receive a $900,000 signing bonus. The 11th-ranked international prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, is the son of former major leaguer Tony Blanco Sr. The 16-year-old outfielder was recently described by Pirates international scouting director Junior Vizcaino as a “middle-of-the-lineup type hitter who will drive the baseball with power.” He projects long-term as a prototypical, rocket-armed corner outfielder and is worth monitoring for fantasy managers in keeper and dynasty league formats.
