The Atlanta Braves DSL level squad, the lowest level in professional baseball, opened their play on June 1st to become the final affiliated league to get underway in 2026. I thought now would be a good time to take a look at that roster and give you some players to watch from that team.
Unlike the other rosters, this team is filled with all international signings, mostly between the ages of 16-18. Some of these guys are still very much unknowns, so there isn’t much talk or data surrounding them. However
there are definitely some players worth tracking this summer on this team as there are both some six and seven figure bonus guys and lesser known talents on the roster – and you never know who will grow into the next Ronald Acuna Jr, Didier Fuentes, or even Michael Martinez – all players the Braves signed for little money without a ton of hype.
Pitchers
Hector Aguiar is a 18-year-old Panamanian right-handed pitcher signed this year for an unreported signing bonus. He won’t turn 19 until mid-August, but has reportedly touched 97 MPH with his fastball already.
Jonathan Hechavarria only turns 17 on June 4th, but signed for $340k out of Cuba this year. He is presently listed as being out on the 60-day IL, but he is an outfielder turned pitcher that is already up to 94 MPH.
Diego Ramirez is a Venezuelan lefty who turns 17 on June 12th, but is already to to 92 MPH from the left side at the age of 16.
Efrailin Caminero is a 17-year-old who doesn’t turn 18 until after the season. The Braves signed him out of the Dominican for six figures this winter ($150k).
Catchers
Jorwin Pulido is a 17-year-old Venezuelan catcher that won’t turn 18 until after the season. The Braves gave him $350k this year as the fifth biggest bonus in their class. He’s an athletic catcher with some power in his bat that hit in the three-hole in his first game and went two for three with a walk.
Infielders
Jose Manon was the Braves biggest international signee this year, getting $1.5M out of the Dominican. He projects as a solid all around shortstop. In his first pro at bat he homered, and added another hit in that game. Manon already ranks on our refreshed Top 30 as reports on him have been positive.
Edelson Cabral is a 16-year-old Dominican who doesn’t turn 17 until July. He signed for $600k and has also earned a spot on our most recent Top 30 because of strong reports. Cabral is known for his advanced feel for hitting at a young age and is a solid runner with a chance to grow into average power, though there is some question about where he sticks defensively. He was one for three with a walk in his first professional game, and is sounding like a potential steal for under a million dollars.
Yassel Pena is formerly known as Yassel Garcia, a player the Braves signed last year for $247.5k out of the Dominican. He debuted last year and hit .202/.404/.282 in 38 games. He is a switch hitting middle infielder with some speed, though can definitely get a little more strength – though he will still just be 18 until December.
Angel Carmona got $447.5k out of Venezuela last year and debuted with a slash line of .253/.374/.453 with nine extra base hits in 20 games. Unfortunately the now-18-year-old is listed as being on the restricted list, but he is still young and has shown promise both before and after signing.
Durban Arnedo is a Colombian infielder who just turned 17 in mid-May. The Braves gave him $275k this winter and is seen as a potential source of power. He is likely to get looks at third base.
Luis Fortunato is a 17-year-old Dominican shortstop who signed for six figures this winter ($150k). Fortunato was in the lineup for the first game and scored a run.
Outfielders
Starlyn De La Cruz was the Braves second largest signing this year, getting $1.2M out of the Dominican. He is 17-years-old all season. His power and speed are what sticks out, despite not being especially big at 5’10, 170-pounds. The hope is that he will be able to stick in center defensively. De La Cruz was one for four in his pro debut.
Osmar Torrealba is a 17-year-old who won’t hit 18 until next February. The Braves signed him for $400k out of Venezuela. Torrealba went one for four in his pro debut.
Elias Reyno is an 18-year-old Dominican outfielder that signed for $297.5k last year. He debuted last year and hit .178/.397/.271 in 42 games. He only turned 18 back in April and has shown an ability to get on base.
Sherrintely Da Costa Gomez received $250k to sign out of Curacao this winter and made his debut in the team’s first game with a single and two walks in four plate appearances. He is seen as a contact hitter who could develop more power and already has strong athleticism. He won’t turn 18 until the winter.
