Gigantes del Cibao Announce Starting Rotation for LIDOM 2025-26 Season Opener

San Francisco de Macorís – The Gigantes del Cibao have revealed their starting pitcher rotation for the first five matchups of the 2025-26 season of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). The season is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, October 15th.

Defined Rotation

Manager José Leger confirmed that Emilio Vargas will be the starting pitcher in the opening game against the Águilas Cibaeñas at the Cibao Stadium in Santiago. This decision marks the beginning of a rotation that promises to combine experience, depth, and quality on the mound.

Opening Calendar

• Wednesday, October 15: Emilio Vargas vs Águilas Cibaeñas, in Santiago.
• Thursday, October 16: Daniel Mengden vs Tigres del Licey, in San Francisco de Macorís.
• Friday, October 17: Caleb Smith vs Tigres del Licey, in Santo Domingo.
• Saturday, October 18: Wily Peralta vs Águilas Cibaeñas, in San Francisco de Macorís.
• Sunday, October 19: Jake Faria vs Estrellas Orientales, in San Pedro de Macorís.

Emilio Vargas, who will open the inaugural game, had an outstanding performance last season with the Gigantes del Cibao, accumulating a 5-0 record with an ERA of 1.87 in seven appearances. His performance included six starts and one relief appearance, demonstrating his dominance, control, and consistency on the mound. The 2025-26 LIDOM season for the Gigantes del Cibao begins on Wednesday, October 15th, with a match against the Águilas Cibaeñas at the Cibao Stadium in Santiago. This game marks the official start of a new season full of expectations for the team and its fans.