Today is the official start of the 2023 International Free Agency period. The Mets are signing 3 of the top 40 players on Baseball America’s list. #20 C Daiverson Gutierrez (picture below) #25 SS Christopher Larez #31 OF Anthony Baptist

The Mets have officially signed C Daiverson Gutierrez, their top player in this class. At 17, he has an advanced bat with many 100+ exit velos. He likely stays behind the plate long-term. The last time the Mets' top signing was a Venezuelan catcher, it worked out pretty well.

Venezuelan catcher Daiverson Gutierrez signing with the Mets baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-m…

Welcome to Port St. Lucie, Daiverson Gutierrez! 🌴 The 18 year old backstop was slashing .300/.472/.475 with 7 XBH through 14 games in the DSL. #LGM

Daiverson Gutierrez makes his U.S. debut batting fifth as the DH. Here’s today’s starting lineup ⬇️

Posted a 0⃣ to end the week! Simón Juan: 2-4, 2B, RBI, SB Daiverson Gutierrez: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI Omar Victorino: 3.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 K Irving Cota: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 K

Mets minors notable performances: Triple-A Brett Baty 1-for-3, HR, BB, 3 RBI Mike Vasil 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 K Double-A Ryan Clifford 2-for-4, BB, 2B Kevin Parada 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, BB Nolan McLean 4 IP, 2 ER, 3 K High-A Dakota Hawkins 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 K Wilfredo Lara 2-for-3, BB,

Step by step 💯⏳

Stay hot, Daiverson Gutierrez! Daiverson Gutierrez belted his second homer in as many games (103 EV) in today's win over the Marlins 🚀 #LGM

Mets minors notable performances: Triple-A Luisangel Acuña 4-for-5, HR, 2 SB Drew Gilbert 0-for-3, 2 BB, 2 SB Brandon Sproat 4.2 IP, 4 ER, 5 K Double-A Ryan Clifford 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI Wyatt Young 1-for-4, BB, SB Jordan Geber 6 IP, 2 ER High-A Christopher Suero 2-for-4, 2 2B