“We’re going to utilize all our departments,” he told The Athletic in his first interview since accepting the international scouting director job. The Yankees, however, are hardly the only team that’s had trouble mastering the inexact science of projecting international prospects. While Minaya noted that signing international prospects and developing them are two separate endeavors, “blending of the departments” will be key. He’s going to be involved in the big decisions. Oswaldo Cabrera is among the former international prospects who appreciates Mario Garza’s impact on them.

Source: International New York Times February 18, 2026 12:09 UTC