A prime Dominican shortstop will possible quickly belong to the Mets.
Wandy Asigen, a 16-year-old prospect, has opted out of his contract with the Yankees, an trade supply confirmed Thursday, and agreed to signal with the Mets for $3.8 million.
The worldwide signing interval begins on Jan. 15.
Asigen, based on MLB pipeline scouting report, has a “particular” left-handed swing and is able to commonly producing contact that registers 110 mph plus off the bat, along with constantly discovering the barrel throughout sport motion.
Asigen, from Puerto Plata, D.R., is the No. 2 rated worldwide prospect behind 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez.
Francys Romero first reported Asigen’s choice to signal with the Mets.
