Toronto Blue Jays sign top international free agent Michael Mesa
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The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent outfielder Michael Mesa, the top left-handed hitting international prospect.
Shortly after the Blue Jays signed international free agent catcher Juan Caricote to a $1.95 million contract, Toronto signed the top left-handed hitting outfielder in the 2026 class.
According to a report from Baseball America's Ben Badler, the Blue Jays have signed free agent Dominican outfielder Michael Mesa to a $900,000 contract.
Dominican outfielder Michael Mesa signing with the Toronto Blue Jays for $900,000.
More on Mesa and the Blue Jays class: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-mlb-international-signings-tracker/
More on Mesa and the Blue Jays class: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-mlb-international-signings-tracker/
Mesa projects to be a corner outfielder with power from the left side of the plate
Mesa, 16, ranks as MLB Pipeline's 30th-best prospect in the 2026 International Free Agent class.
Standing at 6'2», 195 lbs, his scouting report notes that Mesa bats from the left side and has a good bat path and can lift the ball.
There's power potential with the outfielder, as Pipeline graded him to have a 50 power tool.
Michael Mesa stood out early in the scouting process for his offensive upside.
See where the expected Blue Jays signee lands on our expanded international bonus board: https://buff.ly/mgyJ0EX
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He'll likely move to the corner outfield as he fills out his frame, with the only other position he'll be able to play being first base because he throws left-handed.
He's an average runner, with an average hit and power tool, while being fringy with the arm and in the field.
A great international signing by the Blue Jays.
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JANVIER 15 | 82 ANSWERS Toronto Blue Jays sign top international free agent Michael Mesa Do you think Michael Mesa will be the outfielder / left-handed hitter scouts project him to be? | ||
| Yes | 34 | 41.5 % |
| No | 6 | 7.3 % |
| Too early to tell | 42 | 51.2 % |
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