The Sharks of La Guaira last year they managed to break a drought of almost four decades without a championship in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League and the Cuban outfielder Yasiel Puig played a fundamental role in it. In its intention to fight for the two-time championship, the organization was betting heavily on the controversial player again, but this Wednesday the plans changed.
Puig, with several years of experience in the Major Leagues, took to his social networks to report that he will not be able to continue his participation in the LVBP at the request of his new club, which he did not reveal, but which he assured suggested he rest so remainder of this year.
“Due to issues of a contract proposal for 2025, which was already in motion when I re-signed here, my new team has asked that I retire from playing in the winter to prepare my new path,” the Antillean said in a writing on his Instagram account, accompanied by a photo with the La Guaira uniform, the team logo and a writing that read “I love you!”
In the first 17 games of the current winter campaign in Venezuela, Puig, 33 years old, recorded an offensive line of .242/.333/.403, with four doubles, two home runs and 12 RBIs
“This was a very difficult decision, but necessary at this moment in my life. I want to always give my best to the people who trust my work,” he added.
dream debut
The native of Cienfuegos arrived at the LVBP in the previous season and showed the potential that led him to be selected to an All-Star Game in the Major Leagues by hitting 10 home runs and scoring 23 runs in 26 games played in the regular round.
“I adore Venezuela and this is not goodbye forever. The opportunity is still open to return to my beloved Guaira,” Puig closed.
