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LVBP: Cardenales de Lara signs Engler; Leones del Caracas reshuffles roster
In the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP), Cardenales de Lara has signed 29-year-old American pitcher Scott Engler for the 2026-2027 season. Engler, a right-hander with experience in independent circuits, most recently played for Caliente de Durango in the Mexican League and the Lancaster Stormers in the Atlantic League.
Meanwhile, Leones del Caracas has undergone significant roster restructuring ahead of the 2026-2027 season. The team has executed several high-impact trades to prioritize young talent and bolster its pitching staff. Key moves include acquiring catcher/first baseman Josué Briceño and pitcher Raimon Gómez from Caribes de Anzoátegui, outfielder Kenedy Corona from Águilas del Zulia, and players Ángel Bastard and Luarbert Arias from Navegantes del Magallanes.
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Cardenales de Lara · Josue Briceño · Leones del Caracas · Scott Engler · Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Scott Engler is a 29-year-old right-handed pitcher.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The management prioritized renewing young talent and restructuring the pitching staff. meridiano.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cardenales de Lara signed pitcher Scott Engler for the 2026-2027 season.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Leones acquired Ángel Bastard and Luarbert Arias from Navegantes del Magallanes in exchange for Jhonathan Díaz and José Mujica. meridiano.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Leones del Caracas completed a series of aggressive roster moves for the 2026-2027 season. meridiano.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2026, Engler played for Caliente de Durango and the Lancaster Stormers.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Leones traded Orlando Arcia and Gabriel Noriega to Caribes de Anzoátegui for Josué Briceño and Raimon Gómez. meridiano.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Leones acquired outfielder Kenedy Corona from Águilas del Zulia. meridiano.net