After being released by the Gigantes de Rivas of the Liga Nicaragüense de Béisbol Profesional Robert Roilan Portuondo has decided to return to Cuba and pitch with the Avispas de Santiago of the Liga Élite.
Before departing Cuba Portuondo saw action in the Serie Nacional with the Indios de Guantánamo and in two seasons in which he pitched 8 ⅓ innings and had a 9.72. The right-hander will likely augment last place Santiago’s starting rotation.
Right-hander @PortuondoHj will return to the Cuban Liga Elite with the Avispas de Santiago. @renier_glezJR first to report the news. #CubanBaseballDigest #LigaElite pic.twitter.com/dUvbdW4f8m
— Cuban Baseball Digest (@CBaseballDigest) December 13, 2023
Portuondo pitched in this season in the Baseball Challenge League in Japan. The Cuban posted a 3.10 ERA and fanned 61 batters on the season. Equipped with a 95 mph fastball the Cuban flamethrower is an interesting prospect. Portuondo also sported a shiny 5-3 record on the campaign.
The talented Cuban pitched with the Gigantes de Rivas in the LBPN and was released after having a 1-1 record and 6.75 ERA in six starts. The pitcher is represented by Carlos Pérez of Leona Sports and could be a key part of the Rieleros pitching staff all of next season in the Mexican circuit.