Estrellas Orientales announce pitching rotation for new baseball season

Estrellas Orientales Dominican Professional Baseball League LIDOM baseball rotation San Pedro de Macorís

The Estrellas Orientales have announced their starting pitching rotation and roster preparations for the upcoming 2026-2027 Dominican Professional Baseball League season. Manager Héctor Borg confirmed that right-handed pitcher Óscar de la Cruz, who led the league in strikeouts last season with 64, will start the season opener this Friday against Toros del Este at Estadio Francisco Micheli.

The rotation will also feature Jaime Barría, Enny Romero, Spencer Bivens, and Esmil Rogers. On the bullpen side, Patrick Weigelser has been designated as the closer, supported by situational relievers such as Carlos Belén and Oddy Núñez.

Team President Miguel Feris and Vice President of Baseball Ángel Ovalles expressed optimism regarding the team's competitiveness. The roster features a strong offensive lineup, including Raimel Tapia and Harold Ramírez, aimed at maintaining high contact rates and offensive balance throughout the tournament.