Allen Córdoba ends his loan with Diablos Rojos and will return to Charros
Allen Córdoba will return to Charros de Jalisco after his loan with Diablos Rojos ends, confirmed by the team's president.
Allen Córdoba, the Panamanian player crucial to Diablos Rojos de México's recent championship success, will be leaving the team as his loan period has concluded. He will return to the Charros de Jalisco for the upcoming 2026 season, as confirmed by Jorge del Valle, the executive president of the Diablos. Del Valle stated that Córdoba is not part of their current plans, leading to other roster adjustments.
In light of Córdoba's departure, the Diablos Rojos have made strategic moves to reinforce their lineup, notably by re-signing Venezuelan player Franklin Barreto. Barreto was a key player in their previous championship run in 2024, earning accolades as the Defensive Player of the Year while posting impressive offensive stats, including a .343 batting average and scoring 77 runs, the third-highest in the league that year.
This move reflects the ongoing adjustments within Mexican baseball teams as they prepare for future seasons, ensuring they have the right players to maintain competitive performance. The management's decisions suggest a focus on integrating players who have proven capabilities, such as Barreto, to offset the loss of a significant contributor like Córdoba, who played a pivotal role in securing back-to-back titles for the Diablos.