The Miami Marlins have reached a preliminary agreement with 16-year-old shortstop Robinson Canó Jr. for a $1 million signing bonus, according to reports. The deal would make him part of the club's 2028 international signing class.
Baseball lineage
Canó Jr. is the son of former MLB star Robinson Canó, an eight-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner who amassed 2,639 hits and 335 home runs over 17 seasons, primarily with the New York Yankees. The elder Canó won a World Series with the Yankees in 2009 and finished his career with 68.7 WAR, though two suspensions for performance-enhancing drugs have complicated his Hall of Fame prospects. Canó Jr.'s grandfather, José Canó, also appeared in the majors with the 1989 Houston Astros, putting the family on track for a third generation of major leaguers.
The Dominican Republic native bats right-handed and is considered a highly regarded prospect. MLB rules require international amateur free agents to be at least 17 by September 1 of their signing year, and the signing period runs from January 15 to December 15.
