Tigres del Licey begin preparations for the 2026-27 LIDOM season
The Tigres del Licey have set their machinery in motion ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). The blue squad officially began their training at the Toronto Blue Jays’ facilities, located in Baseball City, Boca Chica, with a notable attendance of veterans and key figures of the team.
Impact talent on day one
The opening day featured the presence of relevant figures such as Ramón Hernández, Andretty Cordero, and the experienced pitcher César Valdez. Hernández arrives at the preseason after an outstanding performance in the Mexican Baseball League with the Acereros de Monclova, where he led the Dominicans in that circuit with an impressive .351 batting average.
For his part, 29-year-old Andretty Cordero joins the team after demonstrating consistency over the summer, accumulating 51 RBIs and nine home runs between the Rieleros de Aguascalientes and the Acereros. In the pitching staff, veteran César Valdez led the group of pitchers who are already working on their conditioning following their participation with the Leones de Yucatán and the Dorados de Chihuahua.
Audo Vicente, Vice President of Operations and General Manager of Licey, welcomed the players, emphasizing the importance of maintaining discipline and unwavering commitment during this crucial stage of preparation.
Coaching staff and initial roster
The working group under the direction of Carlos Lugo, who assumes the role of game planning manager, has a technical staff with extensive experience. Along with him, figures such as José Umbría, Fidel Peña, Alexis Candelario, Manny Aybar, Silvestre Campusano, César Cabral, and Vladimir Pérez will supervise the training sessions.
In addition to those mentioned, the contingent of pitchers present included Ulises Joaquín, Michael Feliz, José Cisnero, Darlin Pinales, Yordanny Monegro, Carlos Contreras, Michael Arias, Luis Beltrán, Jean Muñoz, Oliver Ortega, Jordy Martínez, along with left-handers Estarlyn Ortiz and Elniery García. Regarding the position players, infielders Yerald Nin and Orelvis Martínez reported, as well as outfielders Abraham Núñez, Luis Castillo, and Luis Barrera.
Opening calendar
The countdown has begun for the start of the winter championship, scheduled for October 16th. The Tigres del Licey will make their debut in a high-voltage matchup against the Leones del Escogido at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:15 at night.
