White Sox adding Cuban outfielder Loidel Chapellí Jr. to international class

In a not-so-surprising twist, the White Sox are reportedly in agreement with another Cuban prospect who recently defected from the country. Francys Romero of beisbolfr.com notes that the 20-year-old Cuban outfielder will sign with the White Sox for $500,000 during the current international signing period that began this past Jan. 15. Chapellí left the the U-23 Cuban team last year while playing in Mexico along with 12 other players who could be looking to sign with major league clubs. He was the MVP of the U-15 World Cup in 2016 and was named Rookie of the Year in Cuba in…

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