Story byJoe RutlandFri, January 16, 2026 at 2:23 AM UTC·2 min readThursday was the day when all MLB teams signed international free agents, and the Texas Rangers collected 20 players and signed them to contracts. The Rangers Player Development account on X posted a list of all 20 players on Thursday afternoon. One of the top prospects signed is shortstop-third baseman Elian Rosario of the Dominican Republic. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs MLB Pipeline expert Jesse Borek of MLB. com reported, the Rosario signing is just another sign of the lifeline between the Rangers and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic."Already 6-foot-2 and a well-put-together 195 pounds at age 17, there’s tons of physicality to work with," Borek wrote. "Despite his significant power exploits, he receives high marks from evaluators for his ability to control the strike zone and not expand it in favor of hunting extra-base hits."Other players signed by the Rangers also include center fielder Jesus Chavez, shortstop Ariel Abreu, catcher Santiago Ramirez, shortstop Luis Jaques, and right-handed pitchers Frandel Pineda and Harley Fernandez. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"Pineda is already 6-foot-2 at age 17, and his fastball sits 92-94 mph with carry and has touched 95 on occasion," Borek wrote.