SANTO DOMINGO – The Baseball Operations management of the Leones del Escogido announced the retention of Erik González, Sócrates Brito, Franchy Cordero, José Marmolejos and Alexander Colomé, who will continue to defend the team’s colors after being included in the recent list of free agents.
Key Figures Secured
Erik González, the 34-year-old shortstop, arrives after winning the Gold Glove in the 2025-26 tournament and being recognized as Knight of the Year. In the regular season, González batted .299 with a .759 OPS, driving in 14 runs and scoring 25 in 44 games. In the postseason, he maintained his performance with a .281 average, .350 OBP, six stolen bases, and eight RBIs in 23 games.
Socrates Brito, a 33-year-old outfielder, participated in 45 regular season games, batting .294 with three home runs, 25 RBIs, and nine stolen bases. In the playoffs, Brito was instrumental in the championship, contributing 12 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 23 games.
Franchy Cordero tied his personal record for home runs in a season (5), something he hadn’t achieved since 2017-18. In 40 games, he batted .263, with 17 RBIs and an OPS of .775. In addition, he stood out in the 2026 Caribbean Series in Guadalajara, leading the tournament with three home runs and six RBIs.
José Marmolejos, first baseman and outfielder, had an outstanding performance in 26 games of the regular season, with a .269 average and a .785 OPS. He had a streak of 11 consecutive games hitting in December. In the Round Robin, he was key with 11 RBIs and a .276 average.
Alexander Colomé, 37, demonstrated his experience in relief, pitching 8.1 innings without allowing runs in the postseason, with six strikeouts and a 2-0 record. Since the 2024-25 tournament, he has accumulated 21.1 consecutive scoreless innings in playoffs, solidifying himself as a reliable arm.
The five players will play under the mutual option modality, which grants the Escogido the right of reservation for the 2027-28 season.
With these renovations, the team strengthens its base, and new free agent signings are expected to be announced soon.
