Cubadebate: National Baseball Commission Announces Suspensions Following On-Field Altercation
Havana, September 30, 2025 – The National Baseball Commission today announced disciplinary action against Eriel Sánchez León, manager of the Sancti Spíritus team, and Eusebio Miguel Rojas rodríguez, a technical commissioner, following a violent altercation that occurred after a game on September 27th during the 64th National Baseball Series.
According to a statement released by the Commission, both individuals were found to have committed a serious disciplinary violation as outlined in Article 17, subsection C of the competitive baseball system’s regulations – specifically, “physically assaulting another athlete, coach, manager, referee or the public present in a sports show or at the end of the same.”
The Commission has levied the following penalties, as stipulated in Article 20, subsection L:
* Eriel Sánchez León: Suspended from participating in the competitive baseball system for five (5) years.
* Eusebio Miguel Rojas Rodríguez: Suspended from participating in the competitive baseball system for three (3) years.
The incident unfolded in Sancti Spíritus following the game between the home team and Isla de la Juventud. It originated from a protest lodged by the Sancti Spíritus management regarding a disputed play. After the game concluded,Sánchez approached the technical table to challenge the decision,leading to a verbal exchange with Rojas.
Despite a directive from provincial sports authorities prohibiting further confrontation that day, Rojas reportedly sought out Sánchez. The situation escalated, culminating in Rojas striking Sánchez with a wooden object – though Rojas maintains it was not a bat – resulting in a head injury requiring medical attention.
The National Baseball Commission emphasized that the incident was “totally avoidable” and a result of “irresponsible acting” that contradicts the core values of Cuban sports. The Commission affirmed its commitment to upholding its disciplinary regulations and defending the principles of the Cuban sports system.
(source: national Baseball Commission)
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