Ben Badler, a prospect expert for nearly 20 years with an expertise in international prospects, breaks down everything to know about Cris Rodriguez.

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris traveled to the Dominican Republic. During the trip, he shook hands with Cris Rodriguez.

In unveiling Wednesday their first six picks from MLB’s 2025 international class, the Tigers were heavy on big bats — and big bodies.

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the Detroit Tigers right now. After they made an improbable run to the American League Division Series following their

MLB Pipeline has been ranking international prospects since 2012. For the first time, the Tigers have landed a player in the Top 5 at the opening of the international signing period, agreeing to a deal with the No.

Elian Pena was rated the No. 3 prospect in the international class for this year by MLB.com behind Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki.

NEW YORK — Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned 17 in October, agreed to a $5 million bonus with the New York Mets on Wednesday that was the largest amount on the first day of the 2025 international signing period.

Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned 17 in October, has agreed to a $5 million bonus with the New York Mets that was the largest amount on the first day of the 2025 internati

Outfielder Cris Rodriguez just became the highest-paid and highest-ranked international amateur the Tigers have ever signed.