"Entering MLB" Heysus "Samsung Proposals? There wasn't one yet, I always miss → I'll play well against Dominica."

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Left-hander Enmanuel de Heyesus (30, Detroit Tigers), who played for KT Wiz in the 2025 season, showed his still affection for Korea with the good news that he entered the 40-man roster of the Major League Baseball (MLB). Heyesus, who is a member of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) Venezuela national team and met with reporters in Miami, recalled his memories in Korea with a bright smile all the time.

Heissus participated in the Venezuela training held at Rondipo Park in Miami, Florida on the 13th (Korea time) and readily responded to Korean reporters' requests for interviews, saying, "I had a really good time in Korea. I'm still in touch with a lot of players. "KT colleagues Ko Young-pyo and Ahn Hyun-min have contacted me that they have arrived at the airport, and we will meet at the hotel if we have a chance," he laughed.

Heyesus was a respectable left-hander who played on the Korean stage in the 2024 and 2025 seasons. After leaving a record of 13-11 with a 3.68 ERA in 30 games as a member of the Kiwoom Heroes in the 2024 season, he moved to KT Wiz and recorded a not bad performance of 9-9 with a 3.96 ERA in 32 games. However, he failed to renew his contract after the end of the 2025 season and left the Korean stage and signed a minor league contract with Detroit.

Recently, there has been a rumor in the baseball world that the Samsung Lions, who need to strengthen foreign pitchers due to Matt Manning's elbow ligament tear, are interested in Heyesus. In response, Heyesus replied, "I haven't heard of any suggestions or discussions from Samsung yet," but laughed, saying, "It's really nice to have a team that still remembers and thinks of me."

Heysus continued, "Both my wife and I truly loved Korean life. If I have a chance, I would like to return to Korea and throw it again," he said, showing an open attitude about returning to the KBO league. In particular, he expressed his surprise news of becoming a father in July and thanked Korean fans for their constant support.

He gave cool-headed and warm advice to the Dominican Republic, which beat Venezuela the day before (12th). "Korea is already a good enough team. When facing a strong team like Dominica, the most necessary thing is confidence in their skills, he said. "The victory or defeat will depend on who plays better."

He recently joined the Detroit 40-man roster and is about to re-enter the Major League, but he was also confident about the possibility of a showdown with Shohei Ohtani against Japan. "No matter who the opponent is, I think I'm the best pitcher in the world on the mound," Heyesus, who predicted his chances of taking the mound at 50% against Japan, said. "Otani is only one batter. I will play with confidence in my ball," he said, expressing his strong ambition.

Heyesus, who revealed both his longing for Korea and his desire for a new stage. Baseball fans around the world are paying attention to how his confident pitching will lead to results in this WBC and the upcoming MLB season.

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