Primary Topic: Washington Nationals International Prospect Signing
Primary Keyword: Samil Serrano
Secondary Keywords: Nationals, MLB, International Signing, Baseball Prospects, Dominican Republic, Isaias Suarez, Victor Rodriguez, Jaime Ramos Academy.
The Washington Nationals signed 17-year-old left-handed outfielder Samil Serrano as a key part of their 2026 international signing class, offering him a $1.9 million signing bonus. Nationals director of international operations Victor Rodriguez highlighted Serrano’s fluid swing and potential for growth, noting his body type and athleticism.Serrano was ranked no. 26 among international prospects by MLB Pipeline, possessing scouting grades of 50 for hit, power, and run, 50 for arm, and 55 for field. He attended the Jaime Ramos Academy in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic and is considered an instinctual defender. The Nationals also signed Isaias Suarez, ranked No. 40 internationally, for the same $1.9 million amount. Serrano was scouted for several years by Oscar disla.