SANTIAGO.– The Águilas Cibaeñas continue to strengthen their path towards the number 23 crown after announcing the incorporation of infielder Rodolfo Amador and relief pitchers Matt Foster and Lupe Chávez, who immediately join the team to face the decisive stage of the Round Robin 2025-2026 of the LIDOM.
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The move comes at a key moment, with the team embroiled in a
tie for second place and only
five games left to play in the semifinal schedule, so management seeks to ensure depth, experience, and balance in all areas of the game.
Immediate Impact Reinforcements
The three players bring proven tools both on the mound and on offense:
Matt Foster, right-handed reliever with experience in Major Leagues with the Chicago White Sox, arrives in Santiago after a brilliant performance as a closer for the
Naranjeros de Hermosillo, where he recorded an
ERA of 1.16,
14 saves and
31 strikeouts in 31 innings during the regular season. His presence significantly strengthens the final innings of the Aguiluchos bullpen.
Rodolfo Amador, a standout infielder with the
Cañeros de Los Mochis, is coming off a solid season in the Mexican Pacific League, in which he batted
.270, with
seven home runs and
33 RBIs. His defensive ability, plate discipline, and experience make him a key piece to stabilize the infield and add depth to the lineup.
Lupe Chávez, also from the Cañeros, is a versatile right-handed pitcher who can contribute in both the middle relief and pressure situations. In his most recent campaign, he left a mark of
2-4 and
4.21 effectiveness, offering a reliable alternative for the pitching staff.
