Guillermo Quiroz named new manager for Águilas del Zulia

Guillermo Quiroz will take the helm as the new manager for the Águilas del Zulia, a Venezuelan baseball team, for the 2026-2027 season. The announcement confirmed recent rumors and positions Quiroz, 44, to lead the team where he previously played for 11 of his 17 professional seasons.

Quiroz brings a wealth of experience from his coaching career with the Chicago White Sox organization, accumulating over 300 minor league wins. He is currently managing the Winston-Salem Dash, a Class A affiliate, after leading a team to a championship in 2025. His appointment marks his first managerial role in the Venezuelan league.

"I assume this opportunity with great respect and responsibility," Quiroz stated. "This is a job that, to be successful, will require a lot of discipline and sacrifice, but we will give everything necessary to play and represent the team with honor." He plans to foster a solid culture while creating new opportunities to strengthen the team, aiming to preserve the essence of Venezuelan baseball while incorporating methods used in the United States.

Carlos Maldonado has been named bench coach. Maldonado previously served as third base coach last season. The team's previous coaching staff, including Lipso Nava, Heberto Andrade, and Wilson Álvarez, have moved to the Leones del Caracas. The remaining coaching staff for Quiroz and Maldonado is yet to be finalized.