According to MLB reports, Cuba could be the host of multiple exhibition games in the near future. This could and would have a huge impact on the Latino community given the large fan base among Latino baseball fans.
The Major League Baseball declared Hector Olivera a free agent on Friday, and the Cuban second baseman could sign with a team on Sunday, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com first reported.
Cuba is one home to some of the best baseball players in the world today. Although past government intervention has blocked many Cuban players from seeking a professional career in Major League Baseball, we may soon see a lot of talented Cuban baseball players heading to the United States.
This Major League Baseball offseason has been one of the biggest international scouting offseasons ever, specifically in Cuba. With the United States and Cuba normalizing relations, it should have a big impact on the baseball world. Meet the three Cuban players who could be playing in the majors very soon.
One of the best closers in recent history is still a free agent. Venezuelan relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez has not yet signed with an MLB team and he is seeking a new contract. Multiple teams have shown interest in the veteran pitcher such as the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The New York Yankees have shown a lot of interest in adding Cuban second baseman Yoan Moncada and Hector Olivera this offseason. Unfortunately for the Pinstripes, so have the San Francisco Giants. Cuba is one of the best baseball nations in the world, and this offseason is full of Cuban talent heading to MLB.
