MLB 2025 | Chapman secures his 13th save; Yandy comebacks with a hit; Pagés achieves his 11th double; Arozarena goes hitless on Monday; No set timeline for Yordan's return
- BaseballdeCuba
- Jun 17, 2025
- 3 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Aroldis Chapman's save clinches victory against the Mariners.
On Monday, Aroldis Chapman secured a save against the Mariners by striking out all three batters he faced in one inning. He easily maintained a two-run lead in the ninth inning, delivering 10 of his 13 pitches as strikes and striking out Randy Arozarena, Dylan Moore, and Donovan Solano consecutively. The seasoned left-hander is on a 10-game streak without allowing an earned run, boasting an impressive 14:1 K:BB ratio while giving up just two hits over nine innings during this period. Chapman has successfully closed 13 of 14 save opportunities this season, and his 42:9 K:BB ratio, 1.50 ERA, and 0.83 WHIP over 30 innings position him as one of the league's most dependable closers this year. With his save, Chapman moved into sole possession of 14th place on the MLB all-time saves list, surpassing Randy Myers. Who will be his next target? The 358 saves of right-hander Troy Percival.
Yandy Díaz secures a hit on Monday.
Yandy Díaz returned to Tampa's lineup on Monday after missing Sunday's game due to discomfort after sliding into home plate on Saturday. Previously, he had started in seven consecutive games. On Monday Yandy went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a strikeout in the 7-1 win over the Orioles. In Yandy's last 20 games, consistency has been present. At the end of May, he had a slash line of .241/.286/.405; now he has a healthier .265/.315/.433. In his last 15 games, Yandy has slashed .371/.429/.597 with three home runs and 12 RBIs. For the year, he has 10 home runs and 41 RBIs, second among Cuban players in both categories.
Andy Pagés plays a role in 6-3 victory.
Andy Pagés played a key role in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday, hitting a double and scoring twice. Pagés was also hit by a pitch from Dylan Cease, which almost sparked a brawl when Pagés showed his frustration with what he perceived as an "intentional" throw. Pagés added a double and two runs to his season stats, marking his 11th double of the year and bringing his total hits to 73 in 69 games. This season, Pagés holds a .282 batting average with 46 RBIs and 13 home runs, leading Cuban players in these categories. He has a .305 batting average and a .921 OPS, with five doubles and four home runs in his last 15 games.
Jorge Soler recorded one hit.
Jorge Soler went 1-for-5 with a strikeout against the Yankees in a 1-0 win in 11th innings. With only eight homers and 26 RBIs this year, Soler is batting .210/.285/.356 in one of his worst seasons. The slash line he has been on over the last seven games is .143/.217/.143 with just three hits, no home runs, two RBIs and 11 strikeouts.
Randy Arozarena hitless on Monday.
Randy Arozarena went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Mariners' 2-0 loss to the Red Sox on Monday. This month, Arozarena had back-to-back three-hit games on June 7 and 8, but he has gone 2-for-14 with three strikeouts in his last five games. What's good? While he hasn't collected many hits, he has been able to get on base five times and steal three bases during that stretch. By the way, he has been successful in all 14 attempts this year at stealing.
No hits for José Iglesias in Padres loss.
On Monday, José Iglesias was not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Dodgers. He came into the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning with a runner on base, but struck out, ending the threat. He was DH for the remainder of the game. He went 0-for-2 and lowered his slash line to .233/.296/.271 this year, a very different season than when he led the Mets to the postseason in 2024.
Luis Robert Jr. experiencing thumb soreness on a day-to-day basis.
Luis Robert Jr. is dealing with thumb soreness and is uncertain to take the field for the Chicago White Sox. Luis Robert Jr. has been dealing with several injuries this season, including issues with his head and knee. Most recently, he has been listed day-to-day due to thumb soreness. His status remains uncertain for the upcoming game against the St. Louis Cardinals. For the year, Luis Robert has played 64 games and is just hitting a mere .194. He has 6 home runs and 28 RBIs. Over the last five games, he improved his performance with a .368 average and a 1.060 OPS.
Yordan Álvarez has not started hitting again.
According to an official team medical report, Yordan Álvarez is still not cleared to resume hitting as he recovers from a minor fracture in his right hand. This suggests he likely won't return until after next month's All-Star break. Although there is no official timeline for his return, this recent update indicates he is still several weeks away.
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