SANTO DOMINGO. Outfielder Mel Rojas Jr. and utility player Cristhian Adames stand out among the names that joined the Tigres del Licey’s training at the International Prospect League facilities, located in the municipality of Guerra.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Cristian Hernández also joined the integrations of the 24-time champions, Houston Astros utility player Yamal Encarnación, and Baltimore Orioles shortstop Elis Cuevas.
Pitchers César Valdez, Albert Abreu, Jairo Asencio, Ulises Joaquín, Dany Jiménez, Ovis Portes, Elison Joseph, Reidis Sena, catchers Maxwell Romero and Jommer Hernández, infielder Domingo Leyba and outfielder Luis Barrera had already integrated into the blue camp.
Also present were first and second year players Manolfi Jiménez, Yophery Rodríguez, Luis Beltrán, Yerald Nin, Elis Cuevas and Ángel Ortiz.
The Licey’s manager was accompanied by a large group of coaches such as Héctor Borg, José Umbría, Anderson Hernández, Carlos Lugo, Manny Aybar, Fidel Peña and César Cabral.
The 2023-24 Lidom season kicks off on October 15th, when the Tigres del Licey host the Leones del Escogido at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM.
