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Cangrejeros de Santurce Reveal Roster for 2026 Caribbean Series in Mexico

Matt TallariniJan 22, 20266 MIN READ
Cangrejeros de Santurce Reveal Roster for 2026 Caribbean Series in Mexico

Fresh off their first Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente (LBPRC) championship since the 2019–20 season, the Cangrejeros de Santurce officially unveiled their roster for the 2026 Caribbean Series on January 22, as Puerto Rico prepares to return to the region’s premier international tournament in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.

The 2026 Caribbean Series will run from February 1–7 at Estadio Panamericano, home of the Charros de Jalisco of the Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico.

LBPRC Champions Are Headed Back to the Caribbean Series

Santurce secured the 2025–26 LBPRC title on January 20, defeating the Leones de Ponce 5–1 in six games of their best-of-nine championship series in front of their home fans at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan.

LBPRC: Cangrejeros de Santurce Win Championship Series in Six Games; Advance to Caribbean Series

The championship was the 17th in franchise history and the organization’s first since the 2019–20 season. Based in San Juan, the Cangrejeros will now pursue their sixth Caribbean Series title.

Series MVP and a Defining Moment in Game Six

First baseman Yohandy Morales was named MVP of the LBPRC best-of-nine championship series.

In Game Six on January 20, Johneshwy Fargas delivered a pivotal two-run single to left field in the bottom of the eighth inning, helping put the series away for Santurce.

Daddy Yankee’s Cangrejeros Era Continues

The Cangrejeros are co-owned by global reggaeton icon and San Juan native Daddy Yankee (Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez), who shared his excitement as the club celebrated its 17th LBPRC crown.

Daddy Yankee also served as a Global Ambassador for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

This marks the first time Santurce has captured an LBPRC championship since Ayala Rodríguez became a co-owner on November 2, 2021.

Daddy Yankee celebró corona de su equipo Cangrejeros en Puerto Rico

What’s Next: Puerto Rico’s Path in Zapopan

The last time Santurce appeared in the Caribbean Series was 2020 on home soil at Hiram Bithorn Stadium. The Cangrejeros went 2–3 in the preliminary round and fell 4–3 in the semifinals to the eventual champion, Toros del Este of LIDOM.

Opening Game: Puerto Rico vs. Mexico on Feb. 1

Santurce will open the tournament on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. EST against Mexico (Green) at Estadio Panamericano.

Mexico’s representatives will be the top two finishers from the 2025–26 Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico season, with the Charros de Jalisco and Tomateros de Culiacán meeting in their best-of-seven championship series.

Hosting History in Zapopan

This will be the second time Estadio Panamericano has hosted the Caribbean Series, following the 2018 event—when the Criollos de Caguas became the last Puerto Rico club to win the tournament, defeating Águilas Cibaeñas 9–4 in the championship game.

Who’s In the 2026 Caribbean Series Field

The winter league champions and qualifiers represented at the 2026 Caribbean Series will include Puerto Rico (LBPRC), the Dominican Republic (LIDOM), Mexico (LAMP’s top two finishers), and Panama (ProBeis).

The participating teams are expected to include Mexico’s two LAMP finalists (Charros de Jalisco and Tomateros de Culiacán), Panama ProBeis franchise Federales de Chiriquí, and Puerto Rico’s champion Cangrejeros de Santurce.

The Dominican Republic representative will be determined once the LIDOM championship series concludes, with the defending Caribbean Series champion Leones del Escogido and Toros del Este among the finalists referenced during the winter.

Venezuela Will Not Participate in 2026 Caribbean Series

The Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional (LVBP) will not participate in the 2026 Caribbean Series despite being a member of the Confederación de Béisbol Profesional del Caribe (CBPC). Instead, the LVBP champion will play in the 2026 SDLA in Caracas, Venezuela.

Caribbean Series History: Santurce’s Titles and Appearances

had a players strike, and the top-two finishers of the LMP, the Venados de Maztlan and Yaquis de Obregon were the other representatives that appeared at the event, besides the winners, the Tigres del Licey for the Dominican Republic and the Criollos de Caguas for Puerto Rico played in Hermosillo, Mexico at Estadio Hector Espino.

The Cangrejeros de Santurce have won the Caribbean Series in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1993, and 2000.

The Cangrejeros have appeared in the Caribbean Series in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1959, 1971, 1973, 1991, 1993, 2000, 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2020.

Among all clubs, Tigres del Licey (LIDOM) hold the most Caribbean Series titles with 11. Águilas Cibaeñas (LIDOM) have six, while Cangrejeros de Santurce (LBPRC) and Criollos de Caguas (LBPRC) have five each, as do Leones del Escogido (LIDOM).

Broadcast Information

The 2026 Caribbean Series will be televised in Puerto Rico on WAPA Deportes.

In the United States, all games will be televised on ESPN Deportes through the final out of the championship game on February 7 at Estadio Panamericano.

In Mexico, the tournament will be available on VC Deportes, Megacable, ESPN, and Disney+ Premium.

Cangrejeros de Santurce: 2026 Caribbean Series Official Roster

Pitchers

Eduardo Rivera
Collin Wiles
Brady Tedesco (Senadores de San Juan)
Dereck Rodriguez (Criollos de Caguas)
Daryl Thompson
Roel Ramirez (Criollos de Caguas)
Andrew Marrero (Leones de Ponce)
Gabriel Rodriguez (Leones de Ponce)
Andrew Baker
Blake Abeyta
Chavez Fernander
Jordan Morales
David Lebron
Derek West (Indios de Mayagüez)
Robert Gsellman

Catchers

Christian Vázquez
Juan Centeno

Infielders

Yohandy Morales
Shed Long Jr.
Gabriel Cancel (Gigantes de Carolina)
Andrew Velázquez
Isan Díaz (Indios de Mayagüez)
Emmanuel Rivera (Indios de Mayagüez)
Jack López

Outfielders

Jeremy Arocho
Johneshwy Fargas
Nelson Velázquez (Criollos de Caguas)
Ruben Castro

Cangrejeros de Santurce Coaching Staff

Manager: Omar López
Bench Coach: Luis Matos
Hitting Coach: Petie Montero
Pitching Coach: José “Cheo” Rosado
First Base Coach: Wigberto Nevárez
Third Base Coach: Ricky Rivera
Bullpen Coach: Yovan González

2026 Caribbean Series Schedule

All times Eastern Standard Time
* – If either or both Mexico teams advance to the semifinals, they will play the late game regardless of seeding.

Sunday, Feb. 1

2 p.m. – Mexico (Green) vs. Puerto Rico
8:30 p.m. – Dominican Republic vs. Mexico (Red)

Monday, Feb. 2

3 p.m. – Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic
8 p.m. – Mexico (Red) vs. Panama

Tuesday, Feb. 3

3 p.m. – Panama vs. Mexico (Green)
8 p.m. – Mexico (Red) vs. Puerto Rico

Wednesday, Feb. 4

3 p.m. – Panama vs. Dominican Republic
8 p.m. – Mexico (Green) vs. Mexico (Red)

Thursday, Feb. 5

3 p.m. – Puerto Rico vs. Panama
8 p.m. – Dominican Republic vs. Mexico (Green)

Friday, Feb. 6

3 p.m. – Third Place vs. Second Place – Semifinal 1*
8 p.m. – First Place vs. Fourth Place – Semifinal 2*

Saturday, Feb. 7

8 p.m. – Championship Game

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