MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers announced today the signing of 22 international free agents as the 2026 international signing period officially opened.
“This is a proud day for our international scouting department and marks the first step toward the Major Leagues for our 22 signees,” said Director of International Scouting and Player Personnel Taylor Green. “This class has the potential to be special. Years of hard work and dedication from our staff led to this moment, and we’re thrilled to welcome these players and their families to the organization.”
The Brewers’ class features five players ranked among Baseball America’s Top 100 international prospects, including Venezuelan shortstops Diego Frontado (No. 24) and José Rodríguez (No. 28), and Dominican shortstop Ricki Moneys (No. 39). Milwaukee also signed Venezuelan catcher Moises Salazar (No. 68) and Dominican shortstop Angeni Fernandez (No. 98), both of whom appear on Baseball America’s list.
Moneys (No. 20), Frontado (No. 24), and Rodríguez (No. 49) are additionally ranked inside MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 international prospects for the 2026 class.
“I want to thank our international scouting and front office staff for their tremendous work throughout the year,” said Director of International Player Evaluation Luis Pérez. “We’re excited about this group — their athleticism, tools, physical projection, and diverse skill sets will make a meaningful impact on our organization.”
The Brewers have a strong track record of success on the international market. Outfielder Jackson Chourio, who in 2025 became the youngest player in Major League history (21 years, 199 days) to record multiple 20‑HR/20‑SB seasons, was signed on the first day of the 2021 international signing period. Infielders Jesús Made and Luis Peña, ranked as the club’s top two prospects entering 2026 by Baseball America, were both signed on the opening day of the 2024 international signing period.
