Happy International Free Agency Day to all those who celebrated, and it looks like the Twins have a potential for celebration if all things go their way. This is the day when young athletes from Central and South America have the opportunity to sign with a Major League Team, continue to work out, and grow with the team. 

Baseball America says that the Twins’ 2025 class was one of the best classes in the DR last year and produced a solid prospect turnout. This year is about the same and shows that the Twins are certainly using all their new technology and scouting potential.

The Twins’ IFA pool is $7,357,100 this year, and it sounds like they have plenty of places to spend it. 

A few prospects mentioned by not only MLB, but Baseball America as well, that the Twins have reportedly been watching, have the proverbial handshake with, and we will watch throughout the signing period: 

• Abel Sosa, OF, Venezuela: Abel Sosa is one of the more intriguing bats in the 2026 international class. The Venezuelan outfielder won’t turn 17 until June, yet already stands 6-foot-3, 185 pounds with broad shoulders and plenty of physical upside. Baseball America has noted his impressive raw power for his age, and there’s reason to believe that power could become plus as he continues to mature. Sosa plays with an aggressive approach and will expand the zone at times, but he’s made real progress over the past year, improving his contact against live pitching, allowing his power to show up more consistently in games. He’s a plus runner with a strong arm, giving him a legitimate chance to begin his career in center field, though long-term he could profile well in right if he outgrows the position.

• Enmanuel Merlo, SS, Venezuela: 29th highest signing bonus in this class. Merlo is set to make an impact at 6’1”, another switch-hitter with top-notch offensive skills. He is a little more advanced than his peers with exit velo, the ability to be patient at the plate, and take a walk if he can. Fast on the plates and the infield, shortstop may end up being home for him with his agility and speed. 

• Juan Holmann, SS/OF, Nicaragua: one of the top prospects from Nicaragua in 2026 – in an interview with 8 Deportivo during a workout, Holmann told the reporter that he is excited to have the opportunity to sign with the Twins and intends to sign with the club. Touted as an average runner by Baseball America, the shortstop will more than likely find his home between second and third base and the outfield. His bat will take some honing, but he has a great read on the ball and is a gap hitter, which is something the organization definitely needs.
  
• Jendy Martinez, SS, Dominican Republic: One of the shortest prospects on the list, Martinez makes up for his height as a switch-hitter. There is not much to him, as of yet; however, reports say that he does hit the ball hard for someone his size. Martinez has plus running, power, and could be an asset as a utility, but there is going to be some work to be done to capitalize on his physical strength to match his bat. 
  
• Misael Rodriguez, OF, Dominican Republic: An athletic young center fielder, Rodriguez, according to Baseball America, has plus speed and has a good chance to stick in center field. He’s not very big, at just 5 feet 10 inches, he will work on making more consistent contact and driving the ball to all fields. 
  
• Frederick Hiciano, RHP, Dominican Republic: Eligible to sign in 2025, he decided to wait a year. He’s 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds and will likely fill out his frame, according to Baseball America. His fastball has reached 95 mph and sits in the low-90s. Like many young prospects, his off-speed pitches are a work in progress, but have potential to complement the fastball. His fastball is in the 99th percentile in his class, sitting at an average of 91 MPH.
  
• Sebastian Echavarria, RHP, Dominican Republic: Echavarria throws his fastball in the low 90s, but has the potential to add speed, like many young prospects. He also has a breaking ball and change up. From the Dominican Republic, Echavarria is 6 feet 3 inches and will likely continue to fill out. 

We will keep an eye on these prospects throughout the day and other Twins news regarding free agency.