Cuban outfielder Lazaro Armenteros could be a week away from becoming the hottest name on the free agent market, with a reported nine teams interested in bidding for his services, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Armenteros, 16, also known as “Lazarito” is advertised as a five-tool outfielder and is expected to draw interest from a few teams including the Dodgers, Cubs and Braves (who he held a private workout with).
It is thought that he will receive a bonus in the range of $15-20 million.
He’ll be eligible to sign on Feb. 10.
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There are nine teams who are now heavily involved in bidding for 16-year-old Cuban prospect Lazaro (Lazarito) Armenteros,
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 3, 2016
