The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League will have a luxury presence on its mounds in the just started 2025-2026 season. This is the Dominican closer Emmanuel Classwho would have reached an agreement to reinforce the Sharks of La Guaira of the winter circuit, after it was reported that the right would be suspended for life by the Major Leagues for “irrefutable evidence” in a gambling case.
Clase, who was placed on administrative leave in the middle of this year while MLB developed his research on the matter, has established himself in recent years as one of the best closers in baseball, thanks to his excellent performance with the Cleveland Guardians.
According to a report from El Extrabase, the native of Río San Juan would have agreed with the Tiburones, champions of the LVBP a couple of seasons ago, when they also conquered the Caribbean Series at LoanDepot Park in Miami. The squad, to which figures of great renown on the highest stage belong, such as Ronald Acuña Jr. and his cousin Maikel Garciahas been involved in big hires in the past.
The Cuban Yasiel Puig He suited up with the organization during a couple of contests, although for 2025-2026 he will wear the uniform of the Navigators of Magellananother of the currencies with great tradition in the South American country. The Litoralenses also became linked to former Cy Young Award winner, Trevor Bauersome time ago, although his hiring did not come to fruition.
In 2025, Clase played his sixth season in the “Big Show”, all defending the colors of Cleveland. The three-time All-Star worked in 48 games in the last regular season and posted a 3.23 ERA, with 24 saves.
Background in the league
The LVBP already opened its doors in the recent past to a player who was suspended for life in the MLB for an issue related to sports betting. Tucupita Marcanoformer player of the San Diego Padres and the Pittsburgh Piratesis part of the Magallanes squad.
The electric team, led by the former major leaguer Eduardo Perezalso has the pitcher on its roster Felipe Riverowho also did not pitch again in the MLB after he was convicted by the North American justice system for sexual abuse of a minor.
