Carlos Correa isn't the only star shortstop, the Twins hope, that they signed to a contract in the past week. We'll have to wait a decade or so to see if they're right.
Hendry Chivilli, a 17-year-old who is one of the top-rated infield prospects in the Dominican Republic, has agreed to a contract with the Twins worth $1.1 million, according to Baseball America, a magazine that closely tracks international signings. Chivilli is one of 12 players to agree to a contract with the Twins over the first two days of the annual international signing period.
The biggest chunk, however, of the Twins' nearly $6.4 million bonus pool for international amateurs — they are one of eight teams allowed to spend this year's maximum — went to a 16-year-old outfielder from Cuba. Ariel Castro, who scouts say has significant potential as a power-hitting outfielder, accepted a $2.5 million contract, according to mlb.com.
In addition, the Twins have added five prospects from Venezuela: righthanders Miguel Cordero, Adrian Bohorquez and Jeicol Surumay; catcher Carlos Silva; and shortstop Juan Hernandez.
Dominican players signed are Chivilli, infielder Moises Lopez, pitcher Cristian Hernandez, second baseman Dameury Pena, and outfielders Ewing Matos and Angel Trinidad.
Garlick, Ortega clear waivers
Kyle Garlick and Oliver Ortega cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Twins and will be non-roster invitees to major-league camp.
Garlick, an outfielder, accepted an assignment to St. Paul. He has played in 102 games for the Twins over the past two seasons, with 14 home runs. Garlick was DFA'd when the Twins signed Carlos Correa.
Ortega, a righthanded pitcher, was sent outright to the Saints. He had been claimed off waivers after Angels DFA'd him on Dec. 22.
