Winter baseball leagues begin preseason training in Venezuela and Mexico

Winter baseball leagues in Venezuela and Mexico have commenced preseason training and roster preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 seasons.

In the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP), Leones del Caracas is conducting training at the Estadio Monumental, featuring players like Wilfredo Tovar and prospect Alfredo Duno. Meanwhile, the defending champion Navegantes del Magallanes has begun practices in Valencia with key figures including slugger Renato Núñez. Other Venezuelan teams are also active, with Oswaldo Arcia reporting to Tigres de Aragua and Fernando Tatis leading the Tiburones de La Guaira minicamp.

In the Mexican Pacific League (LMP), the Águilas de Mexicali are integrating major players into their roster under manager ‘Chapo’ Vizcarra. Notable arrivals include infielder Irving López and pitchers Daniel Núñez and Leonel Murrieta as the team prepares for their season opener on October 14.