SANTO DOMINGO . – Audo Vicente, Vice President of Operations and General Manager of the Tigres del Licey, offered a comprehensive report on the most recent integrations, physical advancements, and projections of native and imported players that will strengthen the blue roster in the coming weeks.
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Vicente assured that the club is in a decisive stage of adjustments, strategic incorporations, and talent evaluation with a view to raising the performance of the 24-time champions during the second half of the winter tournament.Immediate Integrations
The general manager confirmed that three important pieces are fully entering the action this very week:- Esteury Ruiz, outfielder, is ready to debut this Tuesday, after completing his physical conditioning.
- Luis Campusano, imported catcher, is already active, appearing in Monday’s lineup.
- Ramón Hernández is in the final phase of preparation and should join between Wednesday and Friday.
High-Impact Reinforcements on the Way
Vicente also revealed the arrival of several high-profile names that could change the team’s dynamics:- Ronny Mauricio is already in the country and will join the club next week, with the aim of being in play mid or end of the month.
- Ketel Marte, Major League star, will join the training this Tuesday, while the date of his official participation is being defined.
- Reliever Enyel De los Santos will throw live batting practice this Wednesday, and the team expects to have him next week.
Contractual Situation and Permissions
The blue executive reported that:- Reiver Sanmartín and Jordan Lawlar fulfilled their respective one-month contracts.
- In Sanmartín’s case, the bad weather prevented the club from taking advantage of his role as a lefty as expected.
- Regarding Miguel Andújar, a free agent, it was noted that the player continues to bat and face pitchers, but wishes to close his contractual process before making a final decision regarding the winter.
- Samuel Basallo continues training and batting, awaiting to join next week the parallel league, always subject to the permission of the Baltimore Orioles.
Offensive Adjustments and Mental Focus
Vicente acknowledged that the lack of timely hitting has cost the team approximately four victories this season.However, he highlighted that the coaching staff is working intensely with the players to improve their mentality in pressure situations.
“When there’s no one on base, we have the ability to get on base, but when opportunities arise, sometimes we try to do too much. That’s the same as not trying. The key is to relax, trust the history, and lower the tension,” he expressed.
The Tigres continue to evaluate players and refine details in search of the winning rhythm that characterizes them, while the fans eagerly await the integrations of high-caliber names that promise to transform the team’s offense and pitching.
