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MLB Extends Winter League; Stars Set for Puerto Rico

10/16/2025

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Winter ball began October 15, 2025, in Mexican Pacific League, Dominican Winter League, and Venezuela after MLB extended the Winter League Agreement to July 31, 2027.
The extension increases participation of affiliated players and relaxes injury-related restrictions.
Pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Jose Ortiz are barred from LIDOM during an ongoing betting investigation.
MLB free agents Francisco Lindor and Marcus Stroman may play in Puerto Rico's Liga de Beisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente this winter, with Lindor as captain.

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Winter ball began October 15, 2025, in Mexican Pacific League, Dominican Winter League, and Venezuela after MLB extended the Winter League Agreement to July 31, 2027.
The extension increases participation of affiliated players and relaxes injury-related restrictions.
Pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Jose Ortiz are barred from LIDOM during an ongoing betting investigation.
MLB free agents Francisco Lindor and Marcus Stroman may play in Puerto Rico's Liga de Beisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente this winter, with Lindor as captain.