SAN DIEGO -- Carlos Asuaje got his first taste of the big leagues in late September, making his debut after helping Triple-A El Paso to a Pacific Coast League championship.
But Asuaje's season isn't quite over yet. The rookie second baseman is slated to begin a stint with Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Winter League on Friday. It's a experience which Asuaje feels could prove crucial for his development, while simultaneously helping his prospects for an Opening Day roster spot in 2017.
"I've learned so much just by being in the clubhouse and seeing how things are done here at the big league level," Asuaje said.