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NEW YORK — Shortstop Jose Perdomo agreed to a $5 million bonus with the Atlanta Braves, the largest amount on the first day of the 2024 international signing period and the highest for a Venezuelan-born international amateur. Perdomo, who turned 17 on Sept. 20, was rated the No. 3 eligible prospect by MLB.com. Leo De Vries, rated the top prospect, agreed to $4.2 million with the San Diego Padres. De Vries turned 17 on Oct. 11. Vladi Miguel Guerrero, an outfielder/infielder who is a son of Hall of Fame slugger Vladimir Guerrero, agreed with the New York Mets at $117,000.
