Eduardo Escobar is a free agent in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League after the Tigres de Aragua released the veteran infielder, Líder en deportes reported. The move cuts ties with a player who joined the Maracay club ahead of the 2014-2015 season and served as a clubhouse leader and offensive contributor through 151 regular-season games.
Release from the Tigres de Aragua
The Tigres de Aragua announced the roster decision on a Sunday afternoon, parting ways with the 37-year-old infielder after six seasons with the franchise. In an official statement published across their social media channels, the club described it as a difficult decision while thanking the switch-hitter for his dedication and competitive fire. The organization specifically credited Escobar with providing natural leadership to younger players during his tenure at Estadio José Pérez Colmenares.
Escobar finishes his career with the Maracay team having logged 642 total legal plate appearances. Across 151 regular-season contests in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League, he compiled a .256 batting average, a .321 on-base percentage, and a .407 slugging percentage, producing an OPS of .728 alongside 16 home runs and 81 runs batted in.
Championship Season and Subsequent Decline
The veteran infielder’s tenure with the Tigres de Aragua peaked during the 2015-2016 campaign, when he contributed directly to the franchise capturing its most recent league title. That championship remains the last time the Maracay team lifted the trophy in the Venezuelan circuit.
During his most recent campaign with the club, Escobar posted a .213 batting average and a .666 OPS across 39 appearances, driving in 19 runs and hitting three home runs.
Major League Career and Domestic Summer Stint
Before his departure from Maracay, Escobar built a 13-year career in Major League Baseball, appearing in 1,363 games across six different organizations. His big league resume includes an All-Star selection in 2021 with the National League and eight postseason games played across stints with the Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets.
During the recent domestic summer season, Escobar played for Centauros de La Guaira in the Liga Mayor de Béisbol Profesional. In that circuit, he batted .296 with a .405 on-base percentage and a .533 slugging mark for an OPS of .937, collecting nine home runs and 34 RBIs across 48 games.
Questions Surrounding Next Steps
Neither the Tigres de Aragua nor Escobar has clarified whether the veteran infielder intends to sign with another club in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League or pursue opportunities outside the country. The 37-year-old remains unassigned as the league schedule continues.
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