Elian Peña, a top 17-year-old shortstop prospect, has signed a $5 million bonus to join the Mets out of the Dominican Republic.

At a younger age, Peña drew comparisons to Boston Red Sox star third baseman Rafael Devers, also from the Dominican Republic.

The Mets lost out on Roki Sasaki but ended up with what they hope is a pretty good consolation prize in 17-year-old shortstop Elian Peña from the Dominican Republic. Considered by some scouts ...

Elian Peña was one of the most impressive players in the international market this year. Now that the international signing period has officially opened, the Mets can claim the promising ...

The Mets signed Pena for $5 million Wednesday, Baseball America reports. One of the top prospects in this year's international signing class, Pena is arguably the best pure hitter expected to sign ...

On Wednesday, the Mets officially signed 17-year-old shortstop Elian Peña from the Dominican Republic. Peña's deal, worth $5 million, is the largest bonus the Mets have ever awarded an ...

NEW YORK -- Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned 17 in October, agreed to a $5 million bonus with the New York Mets on Wednesday that was the largest amount on the first ...

NEW YORK — Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned 17 in October, agreed to a $5 million bonus with the New York Mets on Wednesday that was the largest amount on the ...

T he New York Mets signed 17-year-old Dominican shortstop Elian Pena on Wednesday to a $5 million deal, according to a source. It's a decent consolation prize for the Mets after they were unable ...