The Israel Baseball League has become a minor league for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, who have signed up two Israel League players and are trying out another two. Eight of last year players in the initial season of baseball in Israel are joining teams in North America and Japan.

 Eladio Rodriguez and Jason Rees have signed up with the Yankees, and the Red Sox are trying out Josh Doane and Noah Walker. Four other players have signed up with minor league teams and with teams in Japan and Mexico. Other players are planning to play on university teams this summer.