José Quijada Ready to Contribute to the Braves of Margarita
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A Warm Welcome to the War Machine
José Quijada officially debuted with the Braves of Margarita on November 1st and expresses his happiness with the team and its environment. He highlights the extraordinary attention he’s received and the positive atmosphere within the organization.
“The team’s attention has been extraordinary,” Quijada stated during practice. “What I’ve seen so far I like a lot. I found a good group, with pitching and offense. There is rapport, unity.”
Acquisition and Reunion with the VPBL
Quijada joined the Braves on July 17, 2024, as part of a trade with the Tiburones de La Guaira, exchanging him for infielder Gabriel Arias. This marks his return to the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (VPBL) after a critically important recovery period.
Overcoming Tommy John Surgery
The pitcher is returning to action after undergoing Tommy John surgery in mid-May 2023. This surgery addressed a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.
“The last season in which I saw action here was in 2022-2023. Then I went to the World classic and I had surgery shortly after starting the season with the Angels (when the ulnar collateral ligament in my pitching elbow was torn). So I spent a year and a half recovering, I ended up pitching after mi
Looking Ahead
Quijada’s recovery and subsequent joining of the Braves of Margarita represent a significant step in his career. His positive outlook and observations about the team’s unity suggest he’s eager to contribute to their success.
Key Takeaways
- José Quijada is pleased with his reception by the Braves of Margarita.
- He was acquired in a trade with the Tiburones de La Guaira in July 2024.
- Quijada successfully recovered from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in May 2023.
- he anticipates a strong team dynamic with both pitching and offensive capabilities.