The short version
- El Vocero reported that Miranda is batting .278 with five hits, three doubles and one RBI for the Criollos de Caguas
- El Nuevo Día reported that the Vegalteño player did not appear in the majors in 2026 after starting the year in spring training with the Padres
- Miranda told El Vocero his goal is to stay healthy, work hard in Puerto Rico and return to the majors
- He played in Triple-A and the Mexican League after being released in May, according to El Vocero
Return to winter ball
José Miranda began playing for the Criollos de Caguas on Nov. 4 in the 2026-27 season of the Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente, El Vocero reported. At the time of publication he was batting .278 with five hits, including three doubles, and one RBI.
The 28-year-old from Manatí, who also has ties to Vega Alta, told El Vocero he is focused on staying healthy and performing well in Puerto Rico. "Primeramente, mantenerme saludable, trabajar duro aquí en Puerto Rico, entrenando, jugando y luciendo bien en el terreno," he said.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
Primeramente, mantenerme saludable, trabajar duro aquí en Puerto Rico, entrenando, jugando y luciendo bien en el terreno.
Our translation: First, stay healthy, work hard here in Puerto Rico, training, playing and looking good on the field.
The source's own statement, as quoted by El Vocero. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Recent career path
Miranda played four seasons in the majors with the Minnesota Twins. In 2024 he hit .284 with nine home runs, 49 RBIs, 28 doubles and 114 hits in 121 games, El Vocero reported. That year he set a record as the fourth player in major league history to record hits in 12 consecutive at-bats, surpassing the mark of fellow Puerto Rican Bernie Williams.
In 2026 he participated in spring training with the San Diego Padres, batting .304 with two home runs and nine RBIs in 22 games. Despite that performance he began the season in Triple-A with the El Paso Chihuahuas and was released in May. He then played in the Mexican League with the Sultanes de Monterrey and El Águila de Veracruz, El Vocero and El Nuevo Día reported.
Where the sources differ
Both El Vocero and El Nuevo Día report that Miranda did not play in the majors in 2026 and is now playing winter ball with the Criollos de Caguas to try to return to MLB. El Vocero provides detailed statistics for his 2024 Twins season, his 12-game hit streak record, his spring training numbers with the Padres, and his Mexican League teams. El Nuevo Día focuses on how unexpected his absence from the majors was for fans and describes the year as difficult. Both sources quote Miranda on his goals and experiences, but the quotes used differ.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not state whether any major league team has expressed interest in signing Miranda for the 2027 season. They also do not indicate how many games he has played with Caguas, his full winter league statistics beyond the early numbers, or what specific offensive adjustments he is making to regain his form.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
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- Reporting Un giro que no vio venir: José Miranda relata el difícil año que lo alejó de las Grandes Ligas
How we checked this
El Vocero published the most detailed account on Nov. 14, including Miranda's current batting line, career highlights and direct quotes. El Nuevo Día reported on the story one day earlier, emphasizing the surprising nature of his 2026 absence from the majors. All statistics and quotes rest on these two outlets.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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