Gigantes del Cibao Sign Samad Taylor: Imported Reinforcement Arrives at the Diamond

SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORÍS – The Gigantes del Cibao have announced the incorporation of the versatile player Samad Taylor, who is already in the country and is ready to debut tonight at the Julián Javier Stadium. The news was confirmed by the team’s operations manager, Jaylon Pimentel, who highlighted the multiple skills of the new reinforcement.

Taylor provides us with speed and contact ability, which aligns with our strategy. His ability to perform in various positions gives us valuable depth for this phase of the season.

Jaylon Pimentel, Operations Manager of the Cibao Giants

Taylor, 27 years old, born in California and belonging to the Seattle Mariners, arrives after a standout 2025 season in Triple-A. The new imported player from the Giants has experience in the Major Leagues, having played with the Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners. In addition, he participated in the 2021 season with the Tigres del Licey in the Dominican League.

Samad Taylor’s Notable Statistics (2025 Season)

With the Tacoma Rainiers, Taylor participated in 136 games, showing a batting average of .296. His performance was notable in both batting and base stealing, hitting 17 home runs, driving in 86 runs, and stealing 44 bases.