MLB 2024 | Arozarena traded to the Mariners; Iglesias with perfect ninth inning; Cionel gets save; Daysbel recalled

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

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Mariners acquired OF Randy Arozarena from the Rays.

The agreement has been finalized. The key point to note is that the Mariners were able to address one of their major needs without heavily depleting their pool of promising young players. Although Randy Arozarena has had a less productive year offensively, he has been a strong offensive player for Tampa Bay since 2021, achieving three consecutive seasons with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. Arozarena has posted a .290 batting average with seven home runs, 17 RBIs, 20 runs, and nine stolen bases in 43 games since June 1. He is set to be a central figure in the team's offense at least until 2026. The 29-year-old is expected to become Seattle's main left fielder, offering immediate support to their lineup that has been affected by injuries.

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On Thursday against the Mets, Raisel Iglesias struck out two batters in a flawless ninth inning.

Raisel Iglesias was called upon to pitch the final inning of a tied game between division rivals. He threw 23 pitches, with 19 being strikes, to strike out two of the three batters he faced flawlessly. The 34-year-old experienced closer has not allowed an earned run in his last 10 outings since June 18. He has successfully saved 22 out of 24 opportunities this season and boasts impressive stats with a 1.91 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and a 34/8 K/BB ratio over 37 2/3 innings in 38 appearances.

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Cionel Pérez of the Orioles secures a save in extra innings.

Cionel Pérez secured a save against the Marlins by striking out two batters in a flawless inning on Thursday. Despite the primary closer Craig Kimbrel faltering in the ninth inning, leading to extra innings, Pérez prevented the automatic runner from scoring in the 10th inning, helping Baltimore take the lead. This marked his second save of the season, demonstrating his composure in pressure situations, despite his modest 4.40 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. The solid performance suggests a potential improvement in his reliability. While Pérez may not have many more save opportunities this season, he has been entrusted with significant high-leverage situations and is currently tied for second on the team with 13 holds.

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The Braves brought up RHP Daysbel Hernández from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Daysbel Hernández has now been included in the 26-man roster. So far this season, he has given up just one unearned run in 9 2/3 innings while pitching for the Atlanta bullpen.