The 26-year-old pitcher Jonathan Carbó has been "dishonorably expelled" from Cuban baseball after being recently dismissed from his Italian league team and failing to return to Cuba.
According to sports journalist Carlos Hernández Luján, who summarized the press conference by the National Commission, Carbó has been expelled from the Competitive Baseball System in Cuba. Hernández Luján broke the news on his Facebook page.
Carbó was playing in Italy under a contract arranged by the Cuban Baseball Federation. However, it has recently come to light that he is now in the Dominican Republic, where he intends to seek a contract with a Major League Baseball team.
Sports journalist Francys Romero commented on Carbó's potential, stating that "he has the potential to secure a contract" and described him as a "starter with a fastball that sits in the 91-94 MPH range." Romero added, "He was part of the Cuba team in multiple events including the U-23 World Cup (2021) and was on the preliminary roster for the World Baseball Classic. In his last National Series, he posted a 5-5 record with a 2.59 ERA, 60 strikeouts in 90.1 innings pitched."
In Cuba, Carbó participated in nine National Series, recording 33 wins and 41 losses, as detailed by Swing Completo.
The young player, who was previously under contract with the Italian team BBC Grosseto, was expelled from that club last week after committing serious disciplinary violations.
Details Surrounding Jonathan Carbó's Expulsion
For those seeking more information on Jonathan Carbó's recent expulsion and his future prospects, here are some commonly asked questions and their answers.
Why was Jonathan Carbó expelled from Cuban baseball?
Jonathan Carbó was expelled from Cuban baseball for failing to return to Cuba after being dismissed from his Italian league team, BBC Grosseto, due to serious disciplinary violations.
Where is Jonathan Carbó currently located?
Jonathan Carbó is currently in the Dominican Republic, where he is seeking to sign a contract with a Major League Baseball team.
What are Jonathan Carbó's prospects for joining Major League Baseball?
According to sports journalist Francys Romero, Carbó has the potential to secure a Major League contract due to his skills as a starting pitcher with a fastball in the 91-94 MPH range.