They are expected to add one of the top international prospects when the 2026 signing period opens in January. Phillies expected to sign international free agent Francisco Renteria to second-highest bonusAccording to Baseball America, Renteria is expected to sign the second-highest bonus (subscription required) of the 2026 class with the club. It is worth noting that the Phillies' bonus pool money for the 2026 international signing period class is set for $6,679,200. Izaguirre was the newest addition to the club from the 2025 international pool and ranked as the No. The top overall international prospect last year was Roki Sasaki, who the Phillies were interested in before he ultimately signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.