MLB 2024 | Iglesias had a two-hit game on Monday; Yuli also contributed two hits; Moncada has been reinstated; Vargas and Ramos continue to struggle; Yordan managed to drive in a run
- Ray Otero-Alonso
- Sep 17, 2024
- 4 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2024 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources
On Monday, José Iglesias had a 2-for-4 performance with an RBI against the Nationals.
Due to Francisco Lindor's back injury, José Iglesias is currently playing in the lineup. He delivered a crucial hit with a two-out RBI single in the eighth inning to even the score. Iglesias has a batting average of .323 this year, along with three home runs and 24 RBIs in 220 at-bats.
Yulieski Gurriel records two hits.
Yulieski Gurriel, who was at first base, had a good performance going 2-for-3 with a run scored and a strikeout in a close 7-6 loss to the Tigers on Monday. The day before, he had a 1-for-2 game with an RBI, hitting his second double of the season. With his two hits on Monday, Gurriel now has a total of 946 hits in his 9-year MLB career, along with 98 home runs. Since he joined the Royals on September 1, the experienced infielder has had a strong start, with a .350/.400/.450 slash line, including two doubles, five runs, four RBIs, and three walks.
Yoán Moncada has been reinstated by the White Sox after spending five months on the injured list due to an adductor strain.
Despite his return, it is unlikely that Moncada will be a regular starter as the team aims to provide playing time for Bryan Ramos and Lenyn Sosa. Moncada had a batting average of .282/.364/.410 in 11 games before his injury in April, earning a bWAR of 0.4 which places him second among White Sox position players behind Luis Robert Jr. at 1.1. Moncada was not included in Monday's lineup against the Angels, and manager Grady Sizemore mentioned that there is no definite plan to reintegrate him into the starting lineup. Sizemore expressed the team's interest in evaluating Bryan Ramos and Miguel Vargas further during the remainder of the regular season to inform future decisions.
Miguel Vargas of the White Sox still has opportunities for playing time.
Despite Yoán Moncada's return from the injured list, the White Sox plan to prioritize playing time for Vargas and Bryan Ramos in the remaining games of the regular season. While Ramos seems to be favored for playing time at third base, manager Grady Sizemore mentioned in Monday's press conference that there is no fixed plan to reintegrate Moncada into the starting lineup. Instead, both Vargas and Ramos will continue to receive ample playing time in the final weeks of the season. Vargas is expected to feature in different positions on the field during the team's last 11 games as they prepare for the upcoming season. On Monday, Vargas remained at third base but struggled at the plate, going 0-for-4 and causing his batting average to fall to .162 for the year.
On Monday, Yordan Alvarez contributed with one RBI.
In a 3-1 defeat against the Padres, Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-4. He drove in the only run for Houston by hitting a single in the 8th inning, scoring José Altuve and reducing the Padres' lead to 2-1. This RBI marked Yordan's 85th of the year, leaving him 12 short of the 97 he accumulated in his two previous seasons. This year, the highly skilled batter has put together an impressive .308/.392/.566 slash line, hitting 34 home runs and scoring 83 runs.
Bryan Ramos of the White Sox is expected to continue receiving opportunities to bat.
Even with Moncada's return from the 60-day injured list, Ramos is projected to maintain a regular spot in the lineup, as Kyle Glaser of MLB.com notes. Manager Grady Sizemore mentioned in Monday's press conference that there is no immediate plan to reintegrate Moncada into the starting lineup, and the team is interested in assessing the performances of Ramos and Miguel Vargas in the final weeks of the season. Since his call-up on Sept. 4, Ramos has posted a 5-for-21 record with two home runs, three RBIs, and four runs across seven games. He is expected to continue receiving playing time at third base or as the designated hitter in the remaining 11 games of the 2024 season. Ramos served as the designated hitter for the team on Monday but did not do himself any favors by going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jorge Soler had a lone hit on Monday.
Amidst a challenging 9-0 defeat against the Dodgers. Jorge Soler finished the game 1-for-3 with a strikeout before exiting early. Soler's hit, a double, marked his 31st of the season, but it failed to contribute to the score as the Braves struggled, going 0-for-12 with RISP. This season has been tough for Soler, with a slash line of .239/.335/.429, along with 18 home runs and just 57 RBIs. The likelihood of him duplicating his success with the team from the 2021 season appears dim, particularly given the team's recent record of 5-5 in their last ten games, reducing their prospects of clinching a spot in the 2024 postseason.
Spring training is anticipated to include Pirates' Johan Oviedo.
According to MLB.com, Johan Oviedo, who has been dealing with an elbow issue, has been consistently throwing from 120 feet four times a week. There have been no reported setbacks as he has increased his throwing distance gradually. While Oviedo is on track to be prepared for spring training, his specific role on the team remains uncertain due to the numerous rotation options the Pirates are expected to have.
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