The Yankees had fewer opportunities to acquire and develop prospects than any other franchise in 2020.
They had only three draft picks, after giving up second and fifth round places after hiring free agent Gerrit Cole.
In addition, MLB’s temporary ban on making changes to buy bonds for international companies due to the pandemic has led to an agreement with Venezuelan Jesús Galiz, the best available receiver.
The Yankees and Cardinals were the two organizations that decided not to hold their training leagues in the fall. This left New York-based Dominican Republic as the only development location for a limited group of prospects.
The minor league system has a significant share of Latin talent, led by Dominican outfield Jasson Domínguez, who has the potential to have above average tools and has not yet made his debut.
New York has signed 11 of its 17 best prospects in the international market, including pitchers Quisqueyan Deivi García, Luis Medina and Alexander Vizcaíno, Venezuelan shortstop Oswald Peraza and climber and Venezuelan Yoendrys Gómez.