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The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed international prospect Wilton Guerrero Jr., a shortstop from the Dominican Republic, for $1.95 million according to MLB Pipeline.
Guerrero is Pipeline’s No. 17 international prospect in the 2026 cycle. The 16-year-old as a plus-runner with 70-grade speed. He also has an above-average arm and is considered a solid defender with a 50-grade hit tool. One of the younger players available in this year’s class, talent evaluators feel Guerrero, who measures 5 feet 10 inches, weighs 165 pounds and bats right handed, has plenty of upside and more power potential than currently present.
Guerrero’s father, Wilton Sr., played eight years in the big leagues (1996-2002, 2004) with the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals.
The newest Pirates’ prospect is also the nephew of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr. and the cousin of current Toronto Blue Jays first baseman and five-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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