Cardinals Had Interest In Osvaldo Hernandez

Hernandez, who was declared a free agent last month, drew interest from several other teams, including the Astros, Cardinals and Braves. The 6-footer has a fastball that reaches 94 mph. His secondary pitches — a curveball, slider and change-up — are considered advanced for his age.

San Diego Union Tribune

Cuban RHP Michel Baez Cruz Declared A Free Agent

The wave of Cuban baseball players who claim to enter Major League barely exceed 20 years seems to grow by the day and soon could touch her turn to Michel Baez Cruz a pitching prospect who is raising a lot of interest and is literally a giant.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

Padres Sign Cuban RHP Ronald Bolanos For $2M

The Padres are close to adding another player to their international signing haul, with an agreement in place to sign 20-year-old Cuban righthander Ronald Bolanos. Once finalized, the deal is expected to be for a little more than $2 million.

Baseball America

Ronald Bolanos Declared A Free Agent

Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Mayabeque Hit Hard By Defections From Cuba

2015 was the year of emigration of Cuban baseball. In 12 months they left Cuba around 155 players, a frightening figure. Almost all teams lost premier prospects. Mayabeque was no exception.  (Translated)

Diario de Cuba

MLb Makes Major Changes For Cuban Players

It appears that Cuban players will now be given exemptions from Major League Baseball’s registration policy, which would have a major impact on Cuban talent and what teams will be able to sign certain players.

Baseball America

Ronald Bolanos Leaves Cuba

Another one of Cuba’s promising young players has left the country to pursue a contract with a major league team. The latest, according to multiple sources, is righthander Ronald Bolanos, who pitched for Cuba’s junior national team in Mexico last year in September at the 18U COPABE Pan American Championships.

Baseball America