1.#28 - CF Cleiner Ramirez
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Cleiner Ramirez is a promising young outfielder prospect
recently signed by the New York Mets as part of their 2026 international free
agent class (the signing period opens January 15, 2026).
He's ranked as one of the top prospects in the 2026
international class. According to Baseball America, he was the #21 overall
prospect in the class.
From recent discussions among prospect watchers and Mets
insiders:
He's described as a smaller-built player but generates solid
power despite his size.
He's solidly built and viewed as a solid to plus defender.
He transitioned from infield to center field (CF), which aligns with the Mets' needs for
athletic outfield talent.
The Mets appear committed to him, even exploring trades for
additional international bonus pool money after securing Asigen (who required
shifting funds). This suggests Cleiner was a priority signing they wanted to
protect and fund.
He's still very early in his pro career—likely debuting in
the complex leagues or rookie ball in 2026—and hasn't played professional games
yet under the Mets.
As an international signee from the Dominican Republic
(common for top IFA talents), his development will be watched closely for his
power-defense combo in center field.
For context, this is a fresh signing in the current
offseason cycle, so detailed scouting reports and stats are limited until he
starts playing in the system.
He's one to follow as part of the next wave of international
talent joining guys like the recent draft picks and other prospects.
1-9-2026
Daniel Wexler @WexlerRules
As previously reported at Baseball America
Mets signing 2 of the
top 50 players in the class
#3 SS Wandy Asigen
#21 OF Cleiner Ramirez when
signings become official on 1/15
Cleiner Ramirez is a
highly regarded international baseball prospect from Venezuela, projected as a
top outfielder (OF) in the 2026 international free agent (IFA) class.
He's a 17-year-old right-handed hitter known for his
excellent bat speed and potential as a power-hitting outfielder, with some
sources also listing him as capable of playing infield positions (INF/OF).
As of early January 2026, multiple reports indicate that
Cleiner Ramirez is set to officially sign with the New York Mets on January 15,
2026, when the 2026 international signing period opens.
He's considered one of the Mets' top targets in this class,
with projections of a signing bonus around $1.3 million, and rankings place him
around #23-24 in the overall 2026 international prospect list according to MLB
Pipeline and Baseball America.
He's reportedly the brother of Leiner Ramirez, a shortstop
who signed with the Mets in the 2024 international class but has been
injury-plagued and hasn't played professionally yet.
Cleiner is often highlighted for his athleticism,
bat-to-ball skills, and upside in the outfield, making him a promising addition
to the Mets' farm system once the deal becomes official.
3 comments:
Cleiner and Leiner? If you have another child, “Scleiner”? Whatever. Never understood people that named their children like it was a joke.
The last few years of international signings were a terrific way of obtaining talent, particularly when we were being penalized in the draft for the team salary.
I would hope that Asigen and Cleiner are both outstanding
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