The CPBL’s Fubon Guardians on Tuesday announced the signing of former MLB pitcher Roenis Elias for the upcoming season.
The 36-year-old Cuban pitcher made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 2014, compiling a 10-12 record with a 3.85 ERA in his first season, the Guardians said.
During his seven years in the majors, he played three stints with the Mariners, while also pitching for the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals. The left-hander won 22 games in 133 appearances, both as a starter and middle reliever, with a 3.96 ERA.
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Although the Guantanamo native defected to the US in 2010, the Cuban Baseball Federation invited him and other Cuban MLB players to represent the Caribbean country in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, held in Taiwan, Japan and the US.
Cuba ultimately lost to the US in the semi-finals in Miami, Florida.
After making just four starts for the Chicago Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate the Iowa Cubs in 2023, Elias signed with the SSG Landers of South Korea’s KBO League, where he pitched two seasons, winning 15 games in 44 appearances with 197 strikeouts.
He is expected to arrive in Taiwan for spring training next month, the Guardians said.
The team added that they are still negotiating with other foreign players for the upcoming season.
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