{"id":497492,"date":"2026-01-12T20:20:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T00:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/aguilas-cibaenas-reinforce-their-roster-with-amador-foster-and-chavez-for-the-final-stretch-of-the-round-robin\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T20:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T00:20:23","slug":"aguilas-cibaenas-reinforce-their-roster-with-amador-foster-and-chavez-for-the-final-stretch-of-the-round-robin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/sports\/baseball\/aguilas-cibaenas-reinforce-their-roster-with-amador-foster-and-chavez-for-the-final-stretch-of-the-round-robin\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as reinforce their roster with Amador, Foster and Ch\u00e1vez for the final stretch of the Round Robin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SANTIAGO.\u2013<\/strong> The <strong>\u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as<\/strong> continue to strengthen their path towards the number 23 crown after announcing the incorporation of infielder <strong>Rodolfo Amador<\/strong> and relief pitchers <strong>Matt Foster<\/strong> and <strong>Lupe Ch\u00e1vez<\/strong>, who immediately join the team to face the decisive stage of the <strong>Round Robin 2025-2026<\/strong> of the LIDOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You may be interested in<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/ab.deultimominuto.net\/deportes\/beisbol\/toros-anuncian-nuevo-receptor-y-definen-su-rotacion-para-la-semana-final-del-round-robin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toros announce new catcher and define their rotation for the final week of the Round Robin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\nThe move comes at a key moment, with the team embroiled in a <strong>tie for second place<\/strong> and only <strong>five games<\/strong> left to play in the semifinal schedule, so management seeks to ensure depth, experience, and balance in all areas of the game.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immediate Impact Reinforcements<\/h3>\n\n\nThe three players bring proven tools both on the mound and on offense:\n\n<strong>Matt Foster<\/strong>, 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 <strong>Naranjeros de Hermosillo<\/strong>, where he recorded an <strong>ERA of 1.16<\/strong>, <strong>14 saves<\/strong> and <strong>31 strikeouts in 31 innings<\/strong> during the regular season. His presence significantly strengthens the final innings of the Aguiluchos bullpen.\n\n<strong>Rodolfo Amador<\/strong>, a standout infielder with the <strong>Ca\u00f1eros de Los Mochis<\/strong>, is coming off a solid season in the Mexican Pacific League, in which he batted <strong>.270<\/strong>, with <strong>seven home runs<\/strong> and <strong>33 RBIs<\/strong>. His defensive ability, plate discipline, and experience make him a key piece to stabilize the infield and add depth to the lineup.\n\n<strong>Lupe Ch\u00e1vez<\/strong>, also from the Ca\u00f1eros, 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 <strong>2-4<\/strong> and <strong>4.21 effectiveness<\/strong>, offering a reliable alternative for the pitching staff.\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SANTIAGO.\u2013 The \u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as 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 Ch\u00e1vez, who immediately join the team to face the decisive stage of the Round Robin 2025-2026 of the LIDOM. 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