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Report: Dodgers agree to $15.5M deal with Cuban prospect Diaz

Brett Davis / USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly secured the services of coveted Cuban outfielder Yusniel Diaz on Sunday, signing the teenage phenom to a $15.5-million deal, according to MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez.

Diaz, 18, has been on the major-league radar for years after thriving against more experienced competition in Cuba's Serie Nacional. According to Sanchez, Diaz slashed .348/.448/.440 with 13 doubles and three triples during his first season with the Havana Industriales last season.

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Diaz ranked No. 3 on MLB.com's top international prospects list.

The Dodgers also agreed to a $6-million deal with infielder Omar Estevez, according to Sanchez. Estevez, 17, projects as a solid defender at second base with above-average power.

Both deals are reportedly pending physicals.

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