MLB 2025 | Arozarena's home run propels Mariners over Angels; Cortés fans nine during rehab assignment; Mets show interest in Luis Robert; Iglesias and Soler took a rest on Thursday
- BaseballdeCuba
- Jul 25
- 2 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
In the Mariners' victory against the Angels on Thursday, Randy Arozarena hit a two-run home run.
Randy Arozarena launched a two-run homer off Yusei Kikuchi, putting Seattle ahead 3-1. This was his ninth home run in July, bringing his total to 19 homers in 2025. Although some regression is expected based on Arozarena’s career trajectory, at his peak, he can achieve remarkable feats. He now has 19 homers and 51 RBIs for the year, along with 16 stolen bases and a slash line of .248/.352/.467. It is likely that he will complete his fifth consecutive season with 20+ homers and 20+ stolen bases.
Yoán Moncada went hitless.
Yoán Moncada went hitless in three at-bats during the Angels' 4-2 defeat against the Mariners. This marked just his fourth game back since coming off the disabled list on July 19, extending his hitless streak to 10 at-bats, with four strikeouts. Moncada has struggled with injuries for almost four seasons, and in 2025, he has appeared in only 40 games with 149 plate appearances, posting a .225/.322/.473 slash line, along with eight home runs and 22 RBIs.
On Thursday, Néstor Cortés pitched 5 2/3 innings for Triple-A Nashville, striking out nine and allowing two runs, one of which was earned.
It is likely that Néstor Cortés's recent rehab start will be his last as he recovers from an elbow injury. However, the Brewers still need to decide on his role. Currently, their starters are performing well, so there's no immediate need for a replacement. They might consider implementing a six-man rotation to accommodate Cortés next week.
Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated reports that the Mets are one of the teams that have inquired about White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr.
The 27-year-old outfielder, known for his dynamic play, is struggling this season with a batting line of .206/.293/.343, including 10 home runs, 41 RBIs, 26 stolen bases, and a 95/35 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 328 plate appearances. However, many believe he could thrive with a change of scenery, making it more likely that he will be traded before next week's deadline.
José Iglesias was out of lineup again Thursday.
José Iglesias was not included in the lineup for Thursday's game in St. Louis. After starting in four consecutive games (two against left-handed pitchers and two against right-handed pitchers), Iglesias has now missed the starting lineup for two games in a row. He came into the game as a pinch hitter for Martin Maldonado and had a 0-for-1 performance.
Jorge Soler took a break on Thursday.
Jorge Soler did not play in Thursday's game against the Mariners. He was forced to leave Wednesday's game in the third inning due to a back injury. The 33-year-old has previously been on the IL this year because of back issues, so the Angels are being cautious and keeping him out of Thursday's game.
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