Former big league outfielder Jake Cave has an agreement in place with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos in the Mexican League, reports Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. Cave is represented by the Ballengee Group.
Cave, 33, appeared in seven major league seasons from 2018 to 2024, mostly with the Twins but also suiting up for the Phillies and Rockies. He appeared in 523 contests and stepped to the plate 1,564 times, producing a .236/.292/.400 batting line. He hit 45 home runs and stole 13 bases. He played all three outfield spots and a bit of first base.
The Rockies outrighted him off the roster after the 2024 season and he elected free agency. He headed overseas for the 2025 season, signing with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization. He had a good campaign over there, getting into 136 games for the Bears. He hit 16 home runs and slashed .299/.351/.463 for a 125 wRC+.
Cave will now add another stamp to his passport and join one of the most hitter-friendly leagues in the world. The league-wide slash line in the Mexican League was .295/.378/.465 in 2025. That’s roughly equivalent to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’2 2025 batting line of .292/.381/.467.
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I guess it’s better than nothing…
Is the Mexican league an upgrade over the LI Ducks?
They make pretty good money over there and tax free only have to Pay some taxes in USA.
For real? Can’t imagine a more laid back and stress free life than getting paid to play baseball in Mexico.
The team name means: “The Owls of the Two Laredos.”
The team splits its home games between Laredo, Mexico, and Laredo, Texas. Interesting. I guess Jake Cave would probably get an apartment in Laredo, Texas, or he could be a bit more adventurous and save money with an apartment in Mexico.
They pay for your apartment in Mexico
Oh really? Well, I guess that settles that, he will be living in Laredo, Mexico.
Good for him but kind of surprised he didn’t go for a minor league deal.
“Is that you Tolbert…”
Jake had a strong year in Korea last year but at 33, with 5 years of MLB service time, and around one career WAR, he can’t be real choicey.
You don’t need WAR to know he wasn’t going to war in MLB.
Oh, a Teoscar check swing Mad Bro resurfacing!
Unfrozen Cave Man Outfielder
Holy. Mexico League is so hitter friendly. What’s up with the pitchers?
Most shocking part of this article is that Cave is only 33. His grey beard makes him look so much older.
I had the opportunity to meet Jake back in 2019 when the Twins were playing in Detroit.
He seemed like a really solid guy!
I’ve pulled for him ever since…
I hope he does well in Mexico!
Jake from State Farm?
I have his rookie card. Back up
Kinda surprised rumors isn’t touching the Zac veen stuff today and instead we’ve got this.
They got great food in Mexico too… Lucky