Giants Sign Cuban Pitcher Roibal

The San Francisco Giants have added to recent influx of Cuban signings in the MLB, as they agreed to terms with Cuban defector Reinier Roibal, who could be considered a starter or a reliever.

The Scouting report on Roibal, thanks to Cuban Ball Players, is that he features a fastball that can reach 96 MPH, while also being able to throw a slider and a sinker. He will likely start in class A with the Giants. At the age of 20, Roibal still is considered to be a raw prospect, meaning he will likely need 2 to 3 years in the minors before being able to contribute to the major league team.