Yoanni Yera Montalvo (born October 18, 1989) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.
Career Kitchener Panthers On June 7, 2019, Yera signed with the Kitchener Panthers of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL). He made 12 starts for the team, recording a 7–1 record and 3.88 ERA with 87 strikeouts in 72 innings pitched. For his performance, Yera was named an All-Star for the 2019 season.
Olmecas de Tabasco Yera signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League for the 2020 season. Yera did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 8, 2022, Yera re-signed with the Olmecas. On July 6, he threw a no-hitter in a game against the Generales de Durango. He finished the season with a 8–2 record, 3.01 ERA, and 88 strikeouts across innings pitched.
In 2023, Yera registered a 4–3 record with a 2.90 ERA and 67 strikeouts in innings pitched.
In 2024, Yera went 1–4 with a 4.82 ERA and 60 strikeouts across innings.
In 2025, Yera posted a 6–6 record with a 4.50 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 90 innings pitched.
In 2026, Yera only made eight appearances, going 1–0 with a 3.72 ERA and 22 strikeouts in innings pitched. On July 9, 2026, Yera was released by Tabasco.
International career Yera played for the Cuban national baseball team at 2017 World Baseball Classic.
He joined the Algodoneros de Guasave for the 2020 Mexican Pacific League season.
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Cuban baseball profile