The Red Sox are expected to sign amateur international free agent outfielder Miguel Bleis during the 2020-21 signing period, Baseball America reported.

Baseball America considers the Dominican Republic native, who is listed 6-foot-2, 170 pounds, as one of the top prospects on the international market.

BA’s scouting report on the 16-year-old notes, “Bleis is one of the top athletes in the 2020 international class. He has a sleek, athletic frame with high physical upside. He glides around center field with an easy gait and long strides, with average speed that might tick up as he gets stronger along with a strong arm. He has a quick bat with gap power and a chance to turn more of his doubles into home runs once he gets stronger. The Red Sox are expected to sign Bleis, who trains in the Mejia Top 10 program.”

As new chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom tries to rebuild the Red Sox farm system, it’s important he hits on several international free agents and draft picks in the coming years. Baseball America ranked Boston’s farm system No. 20 entering spring training.

The new signing period begins July 2 each year, but the 2020-21 period could be pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has suspended the MLB season indefinitely.