Venezuela Professional Baseball League Christmas Eve (LVBP) performed Reinforcement and replacement draft facing Round Robin 2024-2025. Five qualified teams took advantage of the opportunity to strengthen their rosters and face the next season with the best weapons.
The Cardinals added Harold Castro
loss Cardinal of LaraLeaders in the regular rounds have confirmed their position as a favorite by selecting the versatile infielder Harold Castrowho averaged .332 and hit 15 home runs in the regular season with Leones del Caracas, the most coveted of the teams for the first addition. They also chose veteran pitchers Arnaldo Hernandez Has a 4.08 ERA in 16 starts. In addition, they also secured a free spot in the late round of replacements for an infielder. Jose Rondon Has a .317 batting average this season.
Braves guard the gardens
For their part, Margarita is brave They added the opener to their ranks Jesus Vargaswho started nine games, won and lost twice to boast a 3.83 ERA, and outfielder Harleys Rodriguez who was one of the best hitters of the campaign with a .316 batting average. Similarly, to make up for the loss of Isaki Ninomiya, they acquired its services Oswaldo Arcia Who will bolster the outfield, along with his good defense, could be the power hitter the Islanders have been missing, as he already has 14 home runs this season.
Aguilas added three pitchers
lass Julia’s Eagle They bolstered their bullpen with relievers Richard Guaschwho will replace Felipe Tejada. Cuban, despite his high ERA of 5.67, promises to bolster a bullpen that doesn’t frown on his inclusion. In the first round they added Pedro RodriguezWho is arguably one of the best relievers of the campaign with a 1.44 ERA in 30 appearances and added fire extinguishers in the second round. Learvis Bretto Who, after 20 appearances, has an ERA of 1.83.
Magallanes strengthens the infield
loss Magellan’s navigator They shored up their infield with selections Gabriel Arias (.292) y Yangervis Solarte (.320), who promises to bolster an electric team defense. In addition, they secured an available space for American launchers. Tyler AlexanderWho started four games, won two and lost one, leaving an ERA of 3.60.
Tigress lives with Alcides Escobar
Finally, the Aragua Tigers They accept the services of the American opener Ben Bremer Has a 3.69 ERA in seven starts and relievers Yepson Gomez Who was only able to pitch three times, keeping his ERA at 0.00. The Bengals selected a veteran shortstop to compensate for the loss of Kenny Hernandez Alcides Escobar Has a batting average of .321.
This replacement draft made it clear that LVBP teams are willing to do anything to win the title. Actions by the Cardinals, Braves, Eagles, Navigators and Tigers promise a round robin full of passion and competition. It will be interesting to see how these reinforcements affect the performance of each team and who will take the ultimate victory.
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