LVBP Free Agent Market Heats Up: Sotillet Targeted by Lions,Eleven Players Now Available
Eleven players have become free agents in the Venezuelan Winter league (LVBP) as teams begin to reshape their rosters for the upcoming season. This influx of available talent opens opportunities for clubs to bolster their lineups and pitching staffs, possibly shifting the competitive landscape of the league. All free agents are eligible to receive invitations or contracts from any LVBP team, including their former squads, and are also free to pursue opportunities in foreign leagues.
Among the notable names now on the open market are Willians Astudillo (Caribes), Manuel Cachutt (Caribes), Andrés Sotillet (Caribes), Kevin Vicuña (Caciques), Ángel Aguilar (Senators), Mayckol Guaipe (Lions), Carlos Tocci (Lions), Bruce Rondón (Tigers), Edwin Garcia (Tigers), and Alexfri Plans (tigers). According to journalist Jesús Ponte, former closer Andrés Sotillet has already received an invitation from the Lions of Caracas.
Player Performance Highlights:
* Willians Astudillo (IF-OF): .277/.357/.377 with 2 home runs in 130 at-bats with Centaurs.
* Manuel Cachutt (P): 1-1 record with an 8.80 ERA in 18 relief appearances with Centaurs.
* Andrés Sotillet (P): 10.80 ERA in 15 appearances with Centaurs.
* Kevin Vicuña (IF): .319/.396/.468 in 94 at-bats with Caciques.
* Ángel Aguilar (IF): .185/.279/.296 in 54 at-bats with Senators.
* Mayckol Guaipe (P): 5.40 ERA, 0-3 record, and 9 saves with Senators.
* Carlos Tocci (OF): .277/.417/.319 in Mexico, followed by.167/.250/.222 in 54 at-bats with Dolphins.
* Bruce Rondón (P): No recorded performance data for 2025.
* Edwin Garcia (IF): .256/.357/.318 in 68 games across three Mexican teams.
* Alexfri Plans (OF): .211/.283/.301 in 123 at-bats with Fargo-Moorehead,then .478/.520/.609 in 23 at-bats with Sailors.
Photo: Press Caribes de Anzoátegui
