LA GUAIRA (DA) — Curaçao-born outfielder Jurickson Profar is expected to arrive in Venezuela on Monday, Oct. 19, to join Tiburones de La Guaira for the 2026-27 Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional season, according to reports.
Profar could be added to the active roster immediately for the championship’s second week. The reported arrival date does not establish when he will make his debut.
As previously reported by Deporte Awe, La Guaira announced Profar among nine foreign players signed for the season. The 33-year-old switch-hitter, listed by the club as a utility player, was the only position player in that group.
La Guaira’s other eight announced imports were pitchers Alex Carrillo, Evan Gates, Luis Patiño, Jhon Romero, Ramón Santos, Stiven Cruz, Caleb Smith and Ian Churchill.