Toros del Este Bolster Roster: Bryan Torres and De la Cruz Lead the Way

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Toros del Este Bolster Roster with Bryan Torres and Bryan De la Cruz

LA ROMANA – Los Toros del Este have announced important moves in their roster, focused on strengthening their lineup for the upcoming season. Among the new additions, the signing of Puerto Rican outfielder Bryan Torres stands out, who promises to bring dynamism and offense to the team. In addition, the bullfighting team confirmed the integration of Major League player Bryan De la Cruz, who is preparing for the start of the 2025-26 season, scheduled for October 15. Bryan Torres, a left-handed hitter and right fielder, arrives after a standout season with the Memphis Redbirds, the AAA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. In his time with this team, Torres displayed a batting average of .328, with an on-base percentage of .441 and a slugging percentage of .464. He also hit 16 doubles, 9 home runs, drove in 51 runs, and stole 26 bases in 104 games, leading his team in batting average and OBP, and finishing second in steals.

He’s a player with impact and speed who will energize the lineup with the skillset he brings to the table, such as his strike zone control and ability to get on base, he can change the game in multiple ways, he also strengthens our middle infield.

Jesús Mejía, taurine general manager
In winter baseball, Torres batted .308/.441/.464 in 36 games with the Carolina Giants in Puerto Rico. Torres, already in the country, is ready to be included in the weekly roster at the start of the season. The player expressed his intention to “bring versatility” to the team, highlighting his ability to also perform in the infield.

De la Cruz Leads Integrations Group

Bryan De la Cruz, a Major League Baseball player, led a group of players who joined the preseason training in the last hours. Along with De la Cruz, imported relievers Tanner Kiest and Joe Corbett joined the team. De la Cruz, who debuted in the majors in 2021, split his time in 2025 between the Braves and Yankees. In the minor leagues, he batted .263 with 15 home runs, 15 doubles, and 49 RBIs in 102 games. Tanner Kiest will be in his third consecutive season with the team. Last season, he did not allow runs in 10 games, striking out 14 batters and conceding only 1 walk in 9 innings, allowing only 3 hits, with a WHIP of 0.44. In the 2024-25 season, Corbett participated in 23 games with the Bulls. In 19.2 innings, he allowed only 9 hits, gave 4 walks and struck out 23, with a record of 1-0, 1.37 and an adjusted ERA of 279.
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