Rays Released Yoel Araujo

MiLB Official Site

Yankees Sign Dominican Shortstop Christopher Tamarez For $650,000

Dominican shortstop Christopher Tamarez has agreed to terms with the Yankees for $650,000.

Baseball America

Steroids Cloud Hurting Dominican Prospects

The international signing period opened on July 2 amidst a cloud of controversy in the Dominican Republic, where numerous top prospects allegedly tested positive for steroids. But while MLB scouts and officials were treading cautiously in Santo Domingo, several prospects in Venezuela were reaping seven-figure bonuses to develop their skills in the U.S. minor leagues.

Baseball World

Rays Sign Dominican Outfielder Yoel Araujo

The Rays have signed Dominican center fielder Yoel Araujo for $800,000, according to an international source.
Baseball America

The Rays have signed free agent Yoel Araujo, a 16-year-old outfielder from the Dominican Republic.
St. Petersburg Times

The Dominican Prospect League is proud to announce that July 2nd prospect Yoel Araujo (Patriotas) has signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. Araujo is 6'2, 180 lb, XL frame, athletic and wiry.

Dominican Prospect League Official Site

July 2 Notebook: Five-Tool Talent

Baseball America

Dominican Prospect League Will Play In San Pedro de Macoris April 29th

The D.P.L will resume play in San Pedro de Macoris on Thursday April 29th, we will have a selected group of players participating in this week's game, Edwin Moreno, Yoel Araujo, Hector Veloz, Geronimo Fransua, Luis Marte, Esteilon Peguero, Christopher Tamarez and Carlos Pereira are some of the July 2nd prospects attending.

Dominican Prospect League Official Site

Video Of December Domincan Prospect League Player Of The Month Outfielder Yoel Araujo

Araujo is 6'2, 180 lb, XL frame, athletic and wiry. He's probably the most complete player in this years July 2nd class, his tools range from, hitting ability, above avg speed (6.6 -60 yd), solid avg arm, raw power and can run down fly balls like a gazalle. He's an exciting player to watch and at 16 yrs old his body and tools are beyond his years. He was named the DPL player of the month in December.

Dominican Prospect League Official Site