The way that Cuban baseball players sign with MLB teams is changing. Players from Cuba will be able to sign without first having to emigrate.

Previously players had to leave Cuba, which is easier said than done, without any knowledge of what awaited them. Many of the risks still exist, though it’s easier now than it used to be. But when players do leave Cuba, they’ll know that there’s an MLB team awaiting them in the USA.

The report from Francis Romero of Cibercuba.com (which was translated into English) did note that there are three guidelines.