The San Diego Padres, known for signing top international prospects, have begun their 2026 signing window with $5.94 million available. They secured significant bonuses for Cuban shortstop Joniel Hernandez ($1.4 million) and Mexican lefty Diego Serna ($1 million), both ranked in the top 100 by Baseball America, along with Curacao shortstop Timothy Mogen ($600,000). Additional signings include Venezuelan RHP Joel Duarte and catcher Jhoneiker Leon, with expectations for more players to join as they start their professional careers in the Dominican Republic.
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