Los Angeles Dodgers International Bonus Pool Money Remaining For 2024 Signing Period

The Dodgers devoted a large portion of their original funds to shortstop Emil Morales, who headlines the group. It’s their third consecutive season in which their top signee is from the Dominican Republic.

Overall, the Dodgers agreed to terms with 19 international amateur free agents, with Morales being the No. 14 prospect in the 2024 class.

Usually active in the international signing period, the Dodgers had a fair amount of restraint, which signals their intent to make a possible larger move later this year.

Dodgers bonus pool money for Roki Sasaki?

With a fairly top-heavy international class, the Dodgers have set themselves up to be heavy players for Roki Sasaki. The young right-hander recently agreed to a one-year deal with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), but he’s expected to explore the possibility to making the jump to Major League Baseball at the end of the season.

The Dodgers have been rumored as being interested in the 22-year-old, who has the potential to be an MLB ace.

Although not confirmed, there may be a clause in Sasaki’s current contract that would allow for him to leave NPB earlier than the league’s typical service time rules. If posted later this year, Sasaki’s immediate earning potential would be capped, similar to that of Shohei Ohtani when he join MLB prior to the 2018 season.

Ohtani signed for just a $2.3 million signing bonus with the Los Angeles Angels.