DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers announced the signing of six prospects on Wednesday, including their top-ranked international prospect in recent memory. Dominican outfielder Cris Rodriguez headlined the first day of the interactional signing period for the Tigers, signing for a franchise-record $3.2 million.

The Tigers are expected to sign one of the top available prospects when the international signing period begins Wednesday.

Detroit Tigers executives Miguel Garcia and Rob Metzler talk to reporters January 15, 2025, about signing top international prospect Cris Rodriguez.

With the first day of the international signing period beginning on Jan. 15, the Detroit Tigers made headlines with their signing. According to Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press, they have officially signed Dominican Republic outfielder Cris Rodriguez to a franchise-record $3.

On the first day 2025 international signings can be formalized, the Tigers got four quick signatures, including prized prospect Cris Rodriguez.

Baseball America's Ben Badler shares what fans should know about the Detroit Tigers top-ranked international prospect Cris Rodriguez in 2025 class.

The 2025 international signing period opened on Wednesday, and the Tigers quickly locked up their top target. Dominican outfielder Cris Rodriguez agreed to a signing bonus of $3.2 million. The Tigers also signed four other international prospects,