Bird Dawgs Add Right-Handed Arm with Heredia-Bustos
KINSTON, North Carolina (April 6, 2026) – The Down East Bird Dawgs have signed RHP Rolando Heredia-Bustos ahead of the 2026 season.
Heredia-Bustos, a native of Norcross, Georgia, completed his collegiate career at the University of Northwestern Ohio (NAIA) in 2023. Over his time with the program, he posted a 3.12 ERA while striking out 126 batters and issuing just 30 walks, showcasing both swing-and-miss ability and strong command on the mound.
He made his professional debut in 2024 with the Tri-City ValleyCats of the Frontier League, appearing in 10 games and logging 31 innings while posting a 4.06 ERA. During the offseason, Heredia-Bustos gained additional experience in the Australian Baseball League, making one appearance with the Adelaide Giants.
Heredia-Bustos adds to the Bird Dawgs pitching depth as the club continues preparations for the 2026 season, which opens on Friday, May 8, in New Jersey against the Sussex County Miners and continues with the home opener on Tuesday, May 12, against the Quebec Capitales.
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About the Down East Bird Dawgs
The Down East Bird Dawgs are a professional baseball team in the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League. The team began their inaugural season in May 2025 at Historic Grainger Stadium, in Kinston, NC. The team is continuing baseball traditions in the Kinston community with competitive play, captivating promotions, and top-notch community involvement & events.
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