Juan Soto Could Debut with Licey: The Wait Continues
Santo Domingo – Dominican fans could be on the verge of witnessing Juan Soto’s debut with the Tigres del Licey in the current season of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). The possibility, although latent, is directly linked to the performance of the blue team in the crucial games of the regular season. Audo Vicente, general manager of Licey, confirmed that the star outfielder already has permission from the New York Mets to participate in winter ball. However, his participation will depend on the team’s competitive situation in the final games. He has the permission, what we must do is wait to see what happens at least today. The Tigres, with a record of 21-27, are in last place in the standings. They face the Gigantes del Cibao (22-26) tonight, who are third in the standings, but with a minimal advantage over the blues. A victory would be crucial to keep Licey’s hopes alive in the fight for one of the four qualifying spots, where Águilas Cibaeñas and Toros del Este have already secured their place. Vicente announced that Soto would not play tonight. However, a victory for the capital team would open the door to an immediate debut for the player.If victory is achieved, the general manager indicated that they could “sit down and talk in a different way” about Soto’s participation. The presence of Juan Soto in the LIDOM, if it materializes, would be an unprecedented event, as he is the player with the highest contract in the history of baseball, wearing the uniform of a Dominican team in a winter league.We have to come out on top today so that he can participate.
Audo Vicente
