MLB 2025 | Chapman earns his 10th save; Arozarena records three hits; Iglesias wasn't used in a save opportunity; Gurriel and Pagés' hitting streaks end; Adolis gets one hit; Luis Robert goes hitless
- BaseballdeCuba
- Jun 8
- 4 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Aroldis Chapman secured his 10th save on Saturday by finishing the Yankees' game with a flawless ninth inning.
Aroldis Chapman secured a save against the Yankees on Saturday by striking out one batter in a flawless inning. Called in the ninth inning to maintain a three-run lead against the team he had played with for over six seasons, Chapman efficiently completed the task with just 11 pitches, delivering nine strikes and retiring the side in order, ending the game with a 102 mph sinker to retire Paul Goldschmidt. This marked Chapman’s fourth career save against his former team; he previously recorded one in 2012 with the Reds and two last year with the Pirates. On Saturday, he achieved two groundouts and a strikeout. Having thrown 19 pitches over six days, he’ll certainly be ready if needed again on Sunday. At 37, Chapman is experiencing a throwback season, boasting a 1.73 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and a 34:9 K:BB ratio over 26 innings. The fireballer is 10-for-11 in save opportunities and has allowed just one earned run in his last 10 appearances.
Randy Arozarena records three hits and a steal in defeat.
Randy Arozarena recorded three hits in five at-bats and stole a base during Saturday's 8-6 defeat to the Angels. This marked Arozarena's second multi-hit game in his last 11 appearances. Over that period, he has batted .167 (7-for-42) with a 3:16 walk-to-strikeout ratio, and only one of those hits was for extra bases. With Saturday's performance, Arozarena raised his batting average to .220. Additionally, he has a .712 OPS, 10 steals, seven home runs, 25 RBIs, and 24 runs scored in 61 games.
Raisel Iglesias was not chosen for the save opportunity.
Raisel Iglesias did not pitch on Saturday even though Atlanta had a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning against the Giants. Over the past month, Iglesias has struggled, giving up 11 earned runs in 10 innings. After blowing a save and taking a loss on Thursday, manager Brian Snitker indicated that Iglesias might not be Atlanta's primary closer moving forward, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Iglesias was unavailable to pitch on Friday and was then bypassed for a save opportunity on Saturday. Instead, Pierce Johnson was given the chance, but he allowed a two-run home run to Matt Chapman, blowing the save.
Adolis García extends his hitting streak to five games.
Adolis García recorded a hit in one of his four at-bats during Saturday's 5-0 victory over the Nationals. He also contributed an RBI and struck out twice. On the bright side, Adolis has now hit safely in five straight games following a multi-game "mental break" due to a slump at the start of the season.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s hitting streak has officially concluded.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s hitting streak officially came to an end on Saturday. The game had been suspended in the sixth inning on Friday due to rain. He went 0-for-4 in a 4-3 loss to the Reds in 10 innings. In the doubleheader, Gurriel went 1-for-8 with one strikeout. During his 11-game hitting streak, he posted a .381/.438/.500 line with one home run and six RBIs.
Edgar Quero with one single on Saturday.
In Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Royals, Edgar Quero recorded a hit in three at-bats, driving in one run and striking out once. This marked his 11th RBI, the first since May 18. Over his last 15 games, he has a batting line of .222/.294/.289 with 2 RBIs. During his rookie season, Quero has posted an offensive line of .258/.340/.306, including 6 doubles, 8 runs scored, and 11 RBIs.
Yandy Díaz went hitless on Saturday.
Yandy Díaz did not get a hit on Saturday, as the team lost 11-10 to the Marlins in 10 innings. Yandy went 0-for-4, with a walk and one strikeout. This season has been inconsistent for Yandy, who has a .232/.273/.354 slash line over his last 20 games, including 2 home runs and 14 RBIs. In that period, he has recorded 6 multi-hit games.
Luis Robert Jr. returned to center field and was hitting seventh in the lineup on Saturday against the Royals.
The White Sox gave Robert a break on Tuesday and Wednesday for mental rest, and he missed Thursday's game after being hit in the head by a ricocheted ball during batting practice. On Friday, the mental reset seemed effective for Robert, as he went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in his return to the lineup after a three-game break to make adjustments. However, on Saturday, he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. An All-Star just two years ago, Robert's performance has significantly declined since then. He's off to a poor start this year with a .181/.270/.286 line and five home runs in 229 plate appearances. To his credit, Robert has increased his walk percentage to 10.9 - a career high - and has already stolen 21 bases. The 27-year-old has the raw talent needed to be one of the most impactful all-around players in the game, but he’s struggled to stay healthy and consistently perform at his best.
Andy Pagés went hitless on Saturday.
In the Dodgers' 2-1 defeat to the Cardinals on Saturday, Andy Pagés went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, ending his 11-game hitting streak. During that streak, he achieved a .400/.438/.667 line with 3 home runs, 6 runs scored, and 10 RBIs. Pagés is enjoying an outstanding 2025 season, boasting a .288 batting average over 61 games, with 12 home runs and 39 RBIs, and is on track to surpass all his personal records.
Miguel Vargas achieved a single hit.
On Saturday, Miguel Vargas went 1-for-3 in a 4-1 win over the Royals. He also drew a walk and scored a run. Recently, Vargas has slowed down, posting a .190/.292/.190 line with no extra-base hits or RBIs in his last seven games.
Jorge Soler left Saturday's game against the Mariners due to groin tightness.
Jorge Soler has been experiencing tightness recently, and his latest injury on Saturday led to his departure after just one inning, without any at-bats. He is considered day-to-day, but the Angels may need to reassess the severity of Soler’s injury. In the 2025 season, Soler has played in 57 games, maintaining a batting average of .216. He has hit 8 home runs and recorded 24 RBIs. His OPS is .672, and he has struck out 65 times in 208 at-bats.
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