BASEBALL/Fubon Guardians announce signing of former MLB pitcher Roenis Elías
Taipei, Dec. 31 (CNA) The Fubon Guardians of Taiwan's professional baseball league announced on Tuesday the signing of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Roenis Elías for the 2025 season.
The 36-year-old pitcher from Cuba made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 2014, and compiled a 10-12 record with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.85 in his first season in the majors, the Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) said.
During his seven-year stint in the majors, in which he also pitched for the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals, the left-hander won a total of 22 games in 133 appearances, both as a starter and middle reliever, with an ERA of 3.96.
After representing Cuba at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, held from March 8-21 across three countries (the U.S., Taiwan and Japan), Elias signed a contract with the SSG Landers of the South Korean professional baseball league.
He pitched two seasons in South Korea, winning 15 games in 44 appearances and compiled an impressive 197 strikeouts.
Elias is expected to arrive in Taiwan for spring training in February, the club said.
According to the Guardians, they are still negotiating with other foreign players to play for the club this year.
- Captain Taiwan hopes commercial success inspires players to work hardChen Chieh-hsien (陳傑憲), Team Taiwan's captain at the 2024 WBSC Premier12, has appeared in multiple local ads since the team won the historic championship last November, which he said he hopes will spur domestic players to strive for excellence.01/13/2025 07:45 PM
- Exhibition to showcase Taiwan's historic Premier12 winAn exhibition celebrating Taiwan's historic championship victory at the WBSC Premier12 last month is set to open on Wednesday in Taipei, showcasing nearly 50 exhibits, including the coveted championship trophy.12/31/2024 09:52 PM
- Chen Tzu-hao joins Wei Chuan Dragons on historic 10-year dealSix-time All-Star outfielder Chen Tzu-hao (陳子豪) has signed a historic 10-year contract with the Wei Chuan Dragons, the longest deal ever in Taiwan's professional baseball history.12/20/2024 03:40 PM
- Sports
Chou Tien-chen loses in India Open men's singles quarterfinals
01/17/2025 10:09 PM - Politics
President Lai meets with ex-U.S. Vice President Pence
01/17/2025 09:58 PM - Sports
La Liga holds talks on possibility of exhibition matches in Taiwan
01/17/2025 09:40 PM - Business
Taiwan's cruise ship arrivals reach 900,000 in 2024
01/17/2025 09:20 PM - Politics
Taiwan, Japan agree on new fishing rules in waters near Yaeyama Islands
01/17/2025 08:14 PM