Emmanuel Rodríguez leaves the Águilas Cibaeñas
The outfielder Emmanuel Rodríguez will not continue his participation with the Águilas Cibaeñas. The decision was made by his organization in Major League Baseball, the Minnesota Twins, who are looking to manage his workload.
Rodríguez, who quickly won the affection of the Aguilas Cibaeñas fans in his debut in the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM), says goodbye to the tournament with outstanding numbers.
In 19 games, the player recorded a .292 average, a .417 OBP, a 1.063 OPS, hit 4 home runs, drove in 11 runs, and stole 3 bases.
Considered the number 4 prospect of the Minnesota Twins and projected to debut in MLB in 2026, the organization prefers to minimize risks due to his injury history, prioritizing his health for next season.
The decision responds to the natural process of Major League prospects.
The leader of the Eagles, Luis “Pipe” Urueta, explained that Rodríguez’s departure is part of the process followed by Major League prospects. Urueta also mentioned that other outstanding young players, such as Adael Amador and Ángel Genao, could also be close to finishing their participation in the tournament.
The absence of Rodriguez represents a significant loss for the Cibao team, which loses one of its most effective hitters and one of the figures with the greatest projection in the league.
