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Benjamín Gil named Diablos manager for 2027 and 2028
The Diablos Rojos del México hired Benjamín Gil as manager for the 2027 and 2028 seasons of Mexico's Mexican Baseball League.
The club has won a league-record 18 titles and wants to extend its recent success after winning back-to-back championships in 2024 and 2025 under Lorenzo Bundy.
Gil has won six titles in Mexico's winter league, but he has not won a Mexican Baseball League title as a manager.
He is also managing the Charros de Jalisco in the 2026–27 winter season, so he will begin his Diablos role while holding that job.
Gil says his goal is to win the 2027 championship, and he plans to work with the club on building its roster.
He also faces a challenge with Diablos fans after criticizing their conduct during the 2025 final against his Charros team.
At his presentation, Gil apologized for the remarks and pledged to give the club his full commitment.
Benjamín Gil was named manager of the Diablos Rojos del México for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
The club said it wants to build a lasting dynasty and appointed Gil to pursue more championships.
Gil said his goal is to win the 2027 Mexican League title.
He will begin the role while also managing the Charros de Jalisco in the 2026-27 Mexican Pacific League season.
Gil acknowledged that comments he made about Diablos fans in 2025 had offended some people.
- Who
- Benjamín Gil, who also manages Mexico’s national team.
- What
- He was named manager of the Diablos Rojos del México for two seasons.
- When
- For the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
- Where
- Mexico’s Mexican Baseball League; the team plays at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium.
- Why
- The club wants to extend its run of championships and build a dynasty.
Benjamín Gil
Some Diablos fans
Past comments
Benjamín Gil
Gil said in 2025 that the Diablos’ stadium and fans did not affect him and that he never wanted to be part of the team.
Some Diablos fans
Some fans were offended by his remarks.
Response
Benjamín Gil
Gil said he was defending another team at the time and pledged to give his full commitment to the Diablos.
Some Diablos fans
The article reports that some fans were upset by his earlier comments.
While managing Charros in the King’s Series, Gil made comments about the Diablos’ stadium and fans.
The Diablos presented Gil as their new manager and announced a two-season agreement.
The Mexican Baseball League season is due to begin.
- Contract
- Two seasons: 2027 and 2028
- Diablos titles
- 18 Mexican Baseball League championships
- Gil’s Mexican Pacific League titles
- Six
- Gil’s prior Diablos predecessor
- Lorenzo Bundy won Mexican Baseball League titles in 2024 and 2025 and the 2025 Baseball Champions League Americas
- Gil’s current role
- Manager of Charros de Jalisco for the 2026-27 Mexican Pacific League season
What people are saying
We want this dynasty to last many years, which is why bringing in Benji is the best decision.
100% is winning the 2027 championship.
I made a statement that upset some and offended others.