Yosvani Peraza Arrested For Allegedly Helping Cuban Players Defect

The star baseball player Yosvani Peraza was expelled from the 54th National Baseball Series after being arrested for alleged trafficking of people, according to sources familiar with the case.  (Translated)

Cafe Fuerte

Yosvani Peraza Missing Action, Rumored To Have Defected From Cuba

Where is Yosvani Peraza Marin, receiver and DH squad Pinar del Rio? The burly player not part of the lineup in the game against the Isla de la Juventud and has since not been seen on the ground. This strange absence has led to a persistent rumor that relates to Peraza Marin with the outputs of several players Pinar del Rio and notes that could have escaped too.  (Translated)

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Luis Alberto Valdes Currently Missing

HAVANA whereabouts player Luis Alberto Valdés, member of Pinar del Rio in the 54th National Baseball Series, is unknown and was discharged for failing to report to the team after his return from Puerto Rico, sports officials said.  (Translated)

Cafe Fuerte

Lazaro Alfonso, Osniel Madera Leave Cuba

Three Cuban players for Pinar Del Rio have left the country, according to Cuban national baseball commissioner Heriberto Suarez.

Baseball America

Osniel Madera, Yoel Rojas, & Lazaro Alfonso Confirmed To Have Defected From Cuba

The sports authorities confirmed Friday Island escape three players from Pinar del Río , champion of the recent Caribbean Series, but none of them joined the team that competed in the edition of Puerto Rico.  (translated)

Diario de Cuba