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By Zach Pressnell
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The New York Mets are one of the better markets in baseball, and they're building one of the better rosters in the league, too.
The Mets have quite a bit of talent in the minor leagues, which makes the future look quite bright in Queens. The Mets should be able to sustain this success going forward because of the talent and depth in the farm system.
On Thursday, the Mets' future got even brighter.
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The Mets signed international free agent shortstop Wandy Asigen to a $3.9 million deal. Asigen is the second-ranked prospect in the international free agency class, per MLB Pipeline.
CBS Sports' Mike Axisa reported that the New York Yankees had a verbal agreement with Asigen before he flipped to the Mets.
Asigen, 16, is the youngest player in MLB Pipeline's top 50 prospects, having been born in the second half of 2009. He's an incredible prospect with true five-tool potential. The left-handed swinger has incredible power with elite bat-to-ball skills. He's an athletic monster that should stick at shortstop for years to come.
The Mets landed a good one with Asigen, but they're likely going to need to wait four or five years to see the young infielder in the big leagues.
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