MLB 2024 | Adolis homered; Pagés with his first MLB homer; Díaz and Arozarena hitless

Cuban Players News for the 2024 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources

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Adolis García pummeled a two-run homer on Sunday night, powering the Rangers to a 6-4 victory over the Braves.

The 31-year-old superstar victimized Tyler Matzek in the eighth inning, crushing a first-pitch fastball for a 361-foot (99.8 mph EV) two-run blast that increased the Rangers’ lead to 6-3. It would wind up being the difference in the ballgame. García also doubled in the ballgame and was caught stealing, finishing the night 2-for-4. He has been a five-category monster so far, slashing a robust .326/.368/.616 with six homers, 22 RBI and four stolen bases.

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Yandy Díaz and Randy Arozarena hitless on Sunday.

Díaz and Arozarena went hitless on Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees. They combined to go 0-for-9 with five strikeouts. Neither of Tampa's two key hitters has had a good start to the season.

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Yordan Alvarez with one hit Sunday.

After going 3-for-5 on Saturday, Alvarez went 1-for-4 on Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Nationals. He also struck out once. This game pushes his season batting average to a solid .289, maintaining his status as a reliable source of hits and runs. His consistent contact and ability to get on base are underscored by a strong .386 wOBA, although his power numbers could see an uptick given his capability.

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Andy Pagés hit his first major league homer and doubled Sunday in the rout of the Mets.

Pagés’ homer off Grant Hartwig was hit 413 feet to dead center. He’s 4-for-15 with three extra-base hits since his callup, though the 9/0 K/BB ratio is scary. Odds are that he’ll be sent down if Jason Heyward overcomes his back woes, but there’s considerable upside here, and he’s a good player to watch in the beginning of the year.

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José Abreu was not in the lineup for Sunday’s tilt against the Nationals.

Abreu got a day off after a disastrous start to the 2024 season that has seen him hit just .068 with a .223 OPS. Yes, that last number is accurate. Jon Singleton handled first base.

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Giants' Jorge Soler: Steps out of lineup

Soler was not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. It was the first day off of the season for Soler, who has gone 5-for-16 with a solo homer during a modest four-game hit streak.

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