MLB 2022 | Ibáñez is a Tiger, Abreu may no return with the White Sox, and more
- Ray Otero-Alonso
- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min read
Major League Baseball (MLB) Cuban Players News for the 2022 offseason. A compendium from several MLB sources
Nov 11, 2022
Tigers claimed infielder Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Rangers.
Ibáñez opened last year as the Rangers' third baseman, but he hit just .218/.273/.277 in 128 plate appearances and he spent the final 3 1/2 months in the minors. He wasn't very good in Round Rock, either, finishing with a .720 OPS after coming in at .871 there in 2019 and 1.051 in 30 games in 2021. He still might prove to be a decent hitter for average in the majors, but there's not enough else to his game to recommend him.
Per sources, the chances of 1B José Abreu returning to the White Sox are close to zero.
The Cubs will soon be in discussions with representatives for first baseman José Abreu, whose chances of returning to the White Sox are close to zero, according to multiple sources, 670 the Score's Bruce Levine wrote on Wednesday. Abreu's status with the White Sox has been in flux since nearing the end of the 2022 season. At season's end, Abreu ascertained he wants to continue playing baseball, amidst speculation he could consider retirement. However, when asked about the Sox, he said: "I'm a White Sox right now and I'll be a White Sox tomorrow. We'll see." General manager Rick Hahn was non-committal on Abreu's status with the team for 2023 last month. The White Sox' roster is crowded with first basemen and designated hitters, including Gavin Sheets and Andrew Vaughn. Hahn acknowledged Tuesday at the GM Meetings Vaughn played out of position last season.
Cuban players that began the off season in the injury list
Vladimir Gutiérrez, RHP, Cincinnati Reds
Date: Jun 4, 2022
Injury: Elbow
Return date: Late 2023
Jorge Soler, OF, Miami Marlins
Date: Jul 22, 2022
Injury: Back
Return date: 2023
Néstor Cortés, LHP, New York Yankees
Date: Oct 22, 2022
Injury: Groin
Return date: 2023
Lourdes Gurriel Jr., OF, Toronto Blue Jays
Date: Oct 19, 2022
Injury: Wrist
Return date: 2023
Yadiel Hernández, OF, Washington Nationals
Date: Aug 19, 2022
Injury: Calf
Return date: 2023
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