The Lions of Yucatan They continue to put together a competitive roster for the 2026 season of the Mexican Baseball League (LMB) and this beginning of the year they surprised their fans with a high-caliber reinforcement. The directive hairy confirmed the incorporation of Colten Brewer, a right-handed pitcher with extensive experience in the Big Illness and in the baseball Japanese.
The arrival of Brewer represents a strategic move to strengthen the bullpenone of the key areas in the objective of fighting for the championship. With six seasons in the so-called “Big Show” and participation in international leagues, the American pitcher provides range, control and nerve in high-pressure situations.
The announcement was made officially on January 3, 2026, generating expectations among the fans of the Lionswho see in Brewer a reliable arm to close games and contribute solidity in the latest entries of the meetings.
Colten Brewer, proven experience in the Major Leagues and Japan
Colten Bradley Brewer was born on October 29, 1992 in Dallas, Texas, and took his first steps in professional baseball after being signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011. He remained in the Minor Leagues until 2016, before joining the New York Yankees organization, with whom he made his Major League debut in 2018.
During his time in the MLB, Brewer accumulated experience with franchises such as the Yankees, Red Sox and Cubs, participating in six different seasons. In that period he pitched 120 innings, recorded 114 strikeouts, allowed 68 earned runs and won two victories, standing out mainly as a reliever in 96 appearances, a role that he could now replicate with the Leones de Yucatán.
A key reinforcement for the hairy bullpen in 2026
In addition to his time in American baseball, Brewer also proved his quality in Asian baseball. In 2023 he pitched with the Hanshin Tigers of the Central League of Japan, where he left a solid performance by allowing only three runs in 11.1 innings, with 14 strikeouts and an ERA of 2.38, confirming his ability to adapt to different styles of play.
Prior to his arrival in Yucatán, the right-hander worked in 2025 with the Triple A branch of the Yankees, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, where he recorded 22 appearances, 29.2 innings pitched, 32 strikeouts and five saves. With this history, the Lions add an experienced arm that will provide depth and security to the pitching staff, strengthening the team’s aspirations towards the 2026 LMB season.
