Chihuahua, Chih.- The organization of the Dorados de Chihuahua continues with its reconstruction goal for the 2025 season of the Mexican Baseball League (LMB)looking to overcome the complicated 2024 that left them in last place in the North Zone. With advance planning and under the direction of the new manager José “Tony” Valentínthe Dorados have announced the incorporation of four high-level reinforcements who will provide experience and quality to the team.
One of the notable signings is Devin Smeltzerleft-handed pitcher 29 years with experience in Big Leagues. Coming from USASmeltzer debuted in 2019 with the Minnesota Twins and in 2023 it launched for the Miami Marlinsaccumulating in the MLB an effectiveness of 4.32nine victories and 112 strikeouts. His arrival represents an important reinforcement for the shooting mound in Chihuahua and marks his first foray into Mexican baseball.
The receiver is also incorporated Gilberto Vizcarra Leónwho arrives from the Yucatan Lions with a 24-hour callback clause, allowing your original team to retrieve you if necessary. Vizcarra will strengthen the defensive line of the Dorados and promises to be a significant contribution also with the wood.
In the infield, the Dorados added José Carlos Orrantiaa third baseman with a career in the LMB and the Mexican Pacific League. Provided by the Charros from Jalisco For the next two seasons, Orrantia will add solid defense and a reliable offense, aspects that the Dorados are looking to improve after last year’s performance.
Finally, the right-hander Mario Alberto Garcíacoming from the Raileros of Aguascalientesjoins the Dorados permanently to reinforce the bullpen. The addition of García is crucial in the plan to improve the long and short relief department, an area that presented deficiencies for the team in 2024.
With these hires and the leadership of José “Tony” Valentín, the Dorados de Chihuahua are focused on preparing a team that aspires to achieve the playoffs in 2025. Spring training is scheduled to begin in March, with the aim of building a balanced and competitive squad that offers satisfactory results to its fans in the “Big State.”
