Major League Baseball suspends a Dominican Republic prospect tied to the Cleveland Guardians after an investigation finds he allegedly falsifies his age and identity. Multiple outlets report that the prospect was portrayed as being nearly two years younger than his actual age, using an extended scheme intended to affect eligibility and evaluation.
According to ESPN reporting cited by outlets, the alleged plot goes beyond simple document changes. It includes falsifying school and medical records, creating a fake identity (including a different name), and submitting altered birth and death certificates. The Athletic and The Guardian also report that the scheme involves staging a gravesite as part of the effort to support the falsified information.
CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports report that the prospect had a $2.8 million agreement with the Guardians, which is described as being impacted or canceled as a result of the league’s action. The Athletic adds that the agreement reportedly targets a future signing window (2029), while all sources attribute the central details to the league investigation and reporting by ESPN.
