Atlanta Braves 2025 International Signings Review

Top Of The Class

The Braves signed outfielder Diego Tornes for $2,497,500, the top bonus for a player from Cuba this year and the No. 8 bonus overall in the class. At 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, Tornes turns 17 on July 2, so he’s young for the class and has long stood out for his offensive upside. He has fast bat speed and big power for his age that projects to be plus once he fills out. He recognizes spin, and while his swing can get in and out of the zone quickly, his barrel accuracy is good and it’s a relatively compact swing for a longer-levered hitter.

Early in the scouting process, a lot of clubs viewed Tornes as a likely left fielder who could potentially head to first base, but he has improved his speed and athleticism to give him a chance to handle center field. He’s an above-average runner underway with an average arm, potentially still fitting best long term in a corner outfield spot, but the Braves will give him the opportunity to stay in center.

Later in the process, the Braves added Dominican righthander Raudy Reyes, whose $1,797,500 bonus was by far the highest for any Latin American pitcher in the 2025 class. Reyes has outstanding velocity with a fastball that has touched 102 mph. He’s 16 until Aug. 22, so he’s also one of the youngest players in the class, albeit with a strong, physically mature build for his age at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds with a thick lower half.

Reyes can overpower hitters with his fastball, though he will have to prove himself beyond just the raw velocity. Some scouts thought his secondary pitches and control both needed significant work, particularly with his control, though others think more strikes could come once he learns to dial back the effort on each pitch. He throws a short, cutter-like slider that he’s working to add more sweep to, which could end up his best secondary pitch because of his arm speed, though some scouts think the changeup he has flashed could ultimately be the better offspeed weapon. 

Names To Know

Angel Carmona, SS, Venezuela: An athletic 17-year-old shortstop signed for $447,500, Carmona is a lean 6-foot-1 shortstop who looks comfortable at shortstop, where he has loose, easy actions with a strong arm and some flash to his game. He’s a righthanded hitter with an aggressive approach, good plate coverage, gap power and the physical projection to grow into 15-20 home runs once he fills out his high-waist frame.

Elias Reyno, OF, Dominican Republic: Reyno, 17, signed for $297,500 with a good mix of quick-twitch athleticism and raw tools. He’s a center fielder with above-average speed in a wiry strong 6-foot-1, 165-pound build and can snap the barrel through the zone with good bat speed from the right side of the plate. It’s an athleticism and tools-over-skills profile with a good chance to stay at a premium position. 

Yassel Garcia, 2B/3B, Dominican Republic: Garcia is a 5-foot-11, 185-pound switch-hitter the Braves signed for $247,500. It’s a strong build for his age, and while it’s not huge raw power, he’s able to drive the ball for extra-base damage in games with his mix of strength, barrel feel and approach. Garcia trained as a shortstop but is expected to get most of his reps at second or third base, with a chance to fit at either of those spots or potentially the outfield long term. 

Arlenn Manzanillo, C, Venezuela: Unlike the rest of Atlanta’s class, Manzanillo didn’t sign when the signing period opened in January, instead reaching a deal later and getting $167,500 in March. At 5-foot-9, 165 pounds, Manzanillo isn’t that big, but he has a smooth swing with loft from both sides of the plate and good bat speed, especially lefthanded. He’s a bat-first prospect who will need more development to stick behind the plate and could end up an offensive-oriented catcher if he does stay at the position.

Manuel Campos, SS, Venezuela: Campos was a smaller, 5-foot-7 shortstop early in the process who grew to 5-foot-11, 155 pounds by the time he signed with the Braves at 17 for $147,500. He has quick-burst actions at shortstop, where he is light on his feet with smooth, clean actions. Campos has a short swing from both sides of the plate with a line-drive approach and gap power. 

Sleeper Watch

The Braves signed lefthander Luisberth Valdez out of Venezuela for $127,500. He’s 6 feet, 165 pounds at 17 with a loose, athletic delivery and throws strikes at a high clip. His fastball can touch 92 mph and he shows feel to spin multiple breaking balls, with his slider likely more conducive to his arm slot long term than his curveball.