Prized Dominican shortstop Sano passes MLB inspection

The prized prospect of this year's July 2nd international free agent class, Miguel Angel Sano, passed his Major League Baseball age and identity investigation, a source in the Dominican Republic tells SI.com.

An official announcement is expected later next week. Sano, a 16-year-old shortstop, is expected to receive the largest signing bonus -- rumored to be north of $3 million -- of a position player from the baseball-rich island. At 6-foot-3, some believe Sano would be best suited at third base or in the outfield. He boasts power to all fields and a solid throwing arm.

The Pirates, Orioles and several other American League teams are said to be interested in signing Sano.