January 15 is baseball’s global signing day—and it’s not a draft and not normal free agency. Here’s the complete breakdown of MLB’s international signing period: buscones, bonus pools, and the red flags that create bad deals.

In this episode & the blog, we explain:

• What the international signing period is (Jan 15–Dec 15)

• Who’s eligible and why “commitments” happen early

• How international bonus pools work (hard cap + trades)

• What a buscón does (mentor vs red flag)

• The most common “bad deal” patterns families must avoid How to follow top international prospects + where to watch them develop (DSL and beyond)

• The agent angle: the 90-day registration precipice and why paperwork timing matters

Read the companion blog: https://www.bnpsportsagency.com/blog//mlb-international-signing-period-buscones-bonus-pools-2026

Work with Ball ’N Play™ Sports Agency PLLC: www.bnpsportsagency.com

Disclaimer: This content is educational and not legal advice. Rules and policies vary by jurisdiction and player circumstances.