The Yankees and the Miami Marlins got their looks at Cuban outfielder Julio Pablo Martinez last week.

The Rangers got theirs this week.

Martinez, 21, attended a workout at the Rangers academy in the Dominican Republic earlier in the week. Per policy regarding free agents, Rangers officials did not discuss Martinez, a speedy, easy-swinging left-handed hitting center fielder. He is considered the cream of the crop among the remaining international free agents. Martinez has not yet been cleared to sign with clubs by Major League Baseball. Baseball America put Martinez on par with a first-round draft pick in terms of talent.

The Rangers still have more than $2 million in available in their international signing pool. The question for the club will likely be whether to invest most - or all - of it on one player or spread it around more evenly.

The Rangers, Marlins and Yankees are considered the favorites to land Martinez when and if he is declared eligible.