Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic will bring their winter-league stars together on Thursday afternoon for a first-of-its-kind All-Star Game at Citi Field, a showcase uniting two of Latin America’s most influential baseball cultures on United States soil. Both leagues — the Asociación de Peloteros Profesionales de Puerto Rico and the Federación Nacional de Peloteros Profesionales de la República Dominicana — released their final rosters this week, including late adjustments through November 14 and 15.
The matchup also serves as a meaningful moment for Robinson Cano, who is expected to make his final appearance on U.S. soil following a global career that includes championships in Major League Baseball, the World Baseball Classic, the Serie del Rey, the Caribbean Series, and the Baseball Champions League. With MLB legends, active winter-league standouts, and full rosters now finalized, the stage is set for a historic international game.
WHO:
Professional players from Liga de Beisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente (Puerto Rico) and Liga de Beisbol Profesional de la Republica Dominicana, including MLB legends Robinson Cano, Carlos Delgado, Carlos Gomez, and Carlos Beltran, with appearances from Roberto Alomar, Bartolo Colon, Alfonso Soriano, and Jay Z.
WHAT:
A full-scale winter-league All-Star Game held on United States soil for the first time, matching the Asociación de Peloteros Profesionales de Puerto Rico against the Federación Nacional de Peloteros Profesionales de la República Dominicana.
WHEN:
Thursday, November 15, with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. EST.
WHERE:
Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.
WHY IT MATTERS:
This is the first official meeting between the PR and DR winter leagues in the United States, bringing two of the most influential baseball nations together in New York City, where both communities have deep roots and generational ties to the game.
It also gives Cano a final farewell in New York, a city central to his legacy, making his last appearance on U.S. soil a meaningful moment for both fan bases.
HOW TO WATCH:
The game will air on CDN Deportes, WAPA TV, WPIX, and MLB.TV.
TICKETS:
https://www.mlb.com/es/mets/tickets/specials/rd-pr
Pitchers
Jose De Leon
Ricardo Velez
Osvaldo Berrios
Jorge Lopez
Jose Espada
Yacksel Rios
Luis Leroy Cruz
Jonathan Bermudez
Adalberto Flores
Luis Quinones
Andrew Marrero
Catchers
Martin Maldonado
Brian Navarreto
Roy Morales
Infielders
Yariel Gonzalez
Emmanuel Rivera
Vimael Machin
Luis Vazquez
Isan Diaz
Jack Lopez
Outfielders
Ruben Castro
Nelson Velazquez
Bryan Torres
Johneswy Vargas
Danny Ortiz
Eddie Rosario
Source: APPPR Roster
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7V3lSD0md/
Roster Updates (Nov. 14–15)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRCnZnRDw-4/
Pitchers
Cesar Valdez
Roldy Munoz
Raul Brito
Huascar Ynoa
Michael Feliz
Joely Rodriguez
Anderson Pilar
Esmil Rogers
Ulises Joaquin
Jeffrey Yan
Ricardo Rodriguez
Jean Carlos Mejia
Catchers
Francisco Mejia
Webster Rivas
Francisco Pena
Infielders
Aderlin Rodriguez
Robinson Cano
Gustavo Nunez
Rodolfo Castro
Cristian Adames
Angel Genao
Outfielders
Gilberto Celestino
Socrates Brito
Emmanuel Rodriguez
Junior Lake
Emilio Bonifacio
Sources:
Initial FENAPEPRO Roster
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ4x_Y-kX-H/
Mel Rojas Jr. Replaces Miguel Sano
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7Lj1rDiPn/
Sources: Initial FENAPEPRO roster is available here. Mel Rojas Jr. replacing Miguel Sano was announced here. Additional Dominican roster updates from November 14–15 can be found here and here.
Read World Baseball Network’s Alofoke feature here, our earlier Citi Field event preview here, and related news on the cancelled Serie del Cibao event here.
Photo: New York Mets’ Carlos Delgado smiles at San Francisco Giants’ slugger Barry Bonds as Bonds takes batting practice before a baseball game on Monday, April 24, 2006, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
