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MLB Investigation Reveals Padres Prospect from Dominican Republic Falsified Age, Now 19 Instead of 14 for $4 Million
Nov 3, 2024, 02:05 AM
An investigation by Major League Baseball (MLB) has uncovered that a top prospect from the Dominican Republic, who had verbally agreed to sign with the San Diego Padres for approximately $4 million, falsified his age. The player, who had claimed to be 14 years old, is actually five years older, making him 19. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding age fraud among international amateur players, a significant issue within the sport. The findings were reported by sources including Jorge Castillo and Alden Gonzalez.
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