Report: 18-year-old Cuban standout inks deal with Twins

Remember the name: Yandro Hernandez

A name for Minnesota Twins fans to monitor over the years to come is Yandro Hernandez, the 18-year-old from Cuba who has reportedly signed with Minnesota. 

According to MLB reporter and published author Francys Romero, the Twins and Hernández are in agreement on a contract that includes an $800,000 bonus. 

"The deal will be official when he receives free agency in a few days. I ranked him as the best hitter for average in the U-18 class 2023 in Cuba," Romero said, noting that Hernandez has "advanced hitting skills" and his father played for the Cuban national team. 

"His father, OF/1B Stayler Hernández, was a member of the Cuban National team in 2015," Romero said. 

In January, Romero reported that Hernández is a switch-hitting outfielder who "projects power and batting average."

Cuban OF and switch hitter Yandro Hernández (18) is in agreement with the Minnesota Twins, per sources.

Estimated bonus: $800,000. The deal will be official when he receives free agency in a few days.

I ranked him as the best hitter for average in the U-18 class 2023 in Cuba. pic.twitter.com/WOLcfbcBLf

— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) February 15, 2024

The Cuban national team jersey during the 2023 World Baseball Classic / © Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports