Dominican shortstop Alberto Triunfel has signed with the Rangers for $300,000. Triunfel, 16, is the younger brother of Mariners Double-A shortstop Carlos Triunfel, who signed with Seattle for $1.3 million in 2006.

Alberto Triunfel, who is around 5-foot-10, 160 pounds, is a righthanded hitter who stands out for his athleticism and smooth actions at shortstop. Baseball America subscribers can read a full scouting report on Triunfel and other top Latin American prospects from this year's signing class.