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LIDOM teams begin preseason training for upcoming season
Teams in the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) have begun preseason training for the upcoming season.
Águilas Cibaeñas welcomed LIDOM Rookie of the Year Alberto Rodríguez, who aims to help the team secure its 23rd championship following a previous injury. The team also integrated Texas Rangers prospect Yeison Morrobel, a versatile outfielder and first baseman, who expressed enthusiasm about playing for his home-region team.
Meanwhile, Gigantes del Cibao expanded their training camp at Estadio Julián Javier by incorporating 11 players. The new arrivals include veterans Arístides Aquino, Nomar Mazara, Ricardo Céspedes, and pitcher Frank Garcés, alongside several players selected in the 2026 LIDOM Rookie Draft. General Manager Jaylon Pimentel noted the high level of physical conditioning and commitment shown by the players reporting early.
Entities
Alberto Rodríguez · Aristides Aquino · Gigantes del Cibao · LIDOM · Yeison Morrobel · Águilas Cibaeñas
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Benoit recorded a 2.86 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 46.1 innings for the Lake Country DockHounds in 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rodrigo Benoit will play his fifth consecutive season with Águilas Cibaeñas.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Morrobel hit .306 with 17 home runs and 82 RBIs during his time in the minor leagues. elnacional.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rodrigo Benoit completed his first bullpen session at Estadio Cibao after recovering from a hamstring injury.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Yeison Morrobel joined Águilas Cibaeñas following a season in the Texas Rangers minor league system. elnacional.com.do