Angels Sign 18 Players on First Day of International Signing Period

Maren Angus-Coombs | Jan 16, 2025

Nov 15, 2023; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian at press conference at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Angels announced the signings of 18 international free agents Wednesday afternoon.

Among the signing are 10 prospects from the Dominican Republic, seven from Venezuela and one from Cuba.

The signings feature Venezuelan catcher Gabriel Davalillo, ranked No. 14 by Baseball America and No. 17 by MLB Pipeline in the 2025 international class. Gabriel is the son of David Davalillo, who spent five minor league seasons with the Angels from 1994 to 1998, and the great-nephew of two-time World Series champion Vic Davalillo, who played for the Angels from 1968 to 1969.

Here is a list of all18 signees and the position they play:

Gabriel Davalillo, Catcher

Yavil De Paula, Shortstop

Yojancel Cabrera, Shortstop

Jose Santana, Shortstop

Cesar Paredes, Shortstop

Junior Suriel, Outfield

Yelinson Betances, Outfield

Albert Morel, Right-handed pitcher

Freddy Hernandez, Left-handed pitcher

Wilner Berroteran, Right-handed pitcher

Anthony Santa Cruz, Outfield

Felix Tapia, Right-handed pitcher

Steven Cabrera, Right-handed pitcher

Juan Jordan, Right-handed pitcher

Javier Rodriguez, Right-handed pitcher

Diego Rondon, Catcher

Miguel Liendo, Right-handed pitcher

Sebastian Caseres, Left-handed pitcher

Today’s signees include Venezuelan C Gabriel Davalillo, who is ranked #14 by @BaseballAmerica and as @MLBPipeline’s #17 prospect in the 2025 international class.

Davalillo's father, David, played five minor league seasons with the Angels (1994-98). His great uncle, Vic… https://t.co/aAqNTi2YaZ pic.twitter.com/QJs7SEuank

— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) January 15, 2025

Venezuelan right-handed pitcher Juan Jordan has signed with Angels -- banking on athleticism and delivery here, needs some strength gains https://t.co/oHRtfcIfiU pic.twitter.com/7pkijGNB5K

— Taylor Blake Ward (@TaylorBlakeWard) January 15, 2025

Angels announce all 18 anticipated 2025 international signees have signed including Venezuelan pitching projects RHP Javier Rodriguez and LHP Sebastian Caceres and Venezuelan bat-first catcher Diego Rondon

— Taylor Blake Ward (@TaylorBlakeWard) January 15, 2025

Dominican outfielder Yelinson Betances has signed with Angels for $300K -- high contact bat who rarely swings-and-misses, projectable frame but minimal current power, decent defender with chance at center future pic.twitter.com/ZTnVJGWfbY

— Taylor Blake Ward (@TaylorBlakeWard) January 15, 2025

Cuban outfielders Diego Tornes and Anthony Santa Cruz celebrating with their coach Alex Sanchez after officially joining the MLB system.

During Tornes' scouting process, scout Raul Gonzalez, currently working for the Yankees, played a key role. pic.twitter.com/p0BnHEvWli

— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) January 15, 2025

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