A remodeled Estadio de Béisbol Francisco Villa in Durango was announced as the home venue.

[2] The move was nearly put in danger by economic risk, as reports circulated that the Generales would not play in 2017 due to the owner's lack of financial resources and delays in the remodeling of the stadium.

Yadir Drake led the team in hitting with a .385 average; he and Jairo Pérez had 14 home runs.

At a subsequent league meeting in November 2017, the decision was made that the Generales would compete in 2018, subject to a two-year guarantee of financial solvency.

[6][7] In March 2024, the league indefinitely suspended the team due to fraud allegations against the club owner, Venezuelan businessman Carlos Lazo.