MLB 2025 | Gurriel Jr. goes deep in win; Adolis continues his hitting streak; Arozarena also hits a home run; Luis Robert breaks his home run drought; Quero drives in two runs; Yordan still out
- BaseballdeCuba
- Jun 11
- 5 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had two hits in four at-bats, including a home run, and scored two runs in the game against the Mariners on Tuesday.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 2-for-4, hitting a solo home run, stealing a base, and scoring a second run in Tuesday's 10-3 victory over the Mariners. He also made an incredible catch at the wall in left field to take an extra-base hit away from Cal Raleigh in the third inning.
Gurriel has recorded hits in 15 of his last 16 games, achieving seven multi-hit performances during this period. His home run on Tuesday marked only his fourth extra-base hit in this 22-for-61 (.361) run. The outfielder's consistent hitting has improved his slash line to .258/.304/.446, with 10 homers, 37 RBI, four steals, 24 runs scored, 13 doubles, and a triple over 62 games. Although Gurriel started 2025 poorly, he has been recovering for most of the past month, bringing his stats closer to his career averages.
Adolis García continues hitting streak in victory.
Adolis García went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, a stolen base, and two runs scored in Tuesday's 16-4 victory over the Twins. Whatever he did during his mental break clearly paid off. He's hit in all seven games since his return, going 7-for-21 with three RBIs and two steals. Before his two extra-base hits on Tuesday, all his hits had been singles. He's been batting in the lower third of the order since coming back, but if his power returns, manager Bruce Bochy is likely to move Adolis to the middle of the order, where he usually belongs.
Randy Arozarena hit a solo home run, going 1-for-4 in the game against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Randy Arozarena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 10-3 defeat against the Diamondbacks. Arozarena put the Mariners on the scoreboard in the sixth inning with his homer, marking his first since May 30 against the Twins. The outfielder has been impressive at the plate, hitting 9-for-19 (.474) over his last four games, including four extra-base hits and two stolen bases in that stretch. This season, he has a .232/.346/.401 slash line with eight home runs, 11 steals, 27 RBIs, and 26 runs scored over 64 games.
Luis Robert Jr. breaks his home run drought.
Luis Robert Jr. excelled in the game, hitting 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, leading the White Sox to a 4-2 win against the Astros on Tuesday. Luis Robert put the White Sox on the scoreboard in the second inning with a double that drove in a run. He then hit a solo home run off Lance McCullers Jr. to start the fourth inning. This was Robert's first home run since May 2. The 27-year-old outfielder now has six home runs and is hitting .184/.269/.304 with 25 runs scored and 21 steals in 237 plate appearances. He has shown minimal signs of improvement, going just 5-for-33 in his last 10 games.
Edgar Quero drives in two runs.
On Tuesday against the Astros, Edgar Quero went 1-for-4 and drove in two runs. Since May 31, Quero has been alternating starts regularly, most recently with Kyle Teel. Both players were in the lineup on Tuesday, with Quero serving as the designated hitter and Teel catching. Despite having fewer opportunities, Quero has managed to record RBIs in three straight games and has secured at least one hit in his last five appearances.
Yennier Cano achieved three strikeouts.
Yennier Cano pitched a scoreless inning during the Orioles' 5-3 defeat against the Tigers. Cano delivered a flawless seventh inning, allowing just one hit while striking out the other three batters. After a tough May, where he recorded a 9.64 ERA (9.1 IP/10 ER), Cano is off to a strong start in June, having pitched three scoreless innings across four appearances with a 5:0 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
On Tuesday, Miguel Vargas did not get any hits.
Miguel Vargas did not get any hits on Tuesday during a 4-2 victory over the Astros and struck out three times. The Cuban infielder has been slowing down lately, with a slash line of .182/.308/.318, including one home run and three RBIs over his past seven games. He has accumulated 11 strikeouts in his last 15 games and 52 at-bats. This season, Vargas has recorded 9 home runs and 29 RBIs.
Jorge Soler hitless against the A's.
Jorge Soler returned to right field and hit fifth in the lineup on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium after missing two games due to a persistent groin problem. In the 2-1 victory, he went 0-for-4 and struck out twice. Soler is attempting to improve his performance after starting June with a 2-for-21 record, without any home runs or RBIs.
Andy Pagés went hitless against the Padres.
In an 11-1 loss to the Padres, Andy Pagés went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Despite this, Pagés is enjoying an outstanding season, hitting .285/.328/.483 with 12 home runs and 40 RBIs. He is on track to surpass all his personal bests.
Néstor Cortés is nearing the start of bullpen sessions.
According to MLB.com, Brewers manager Pat Murphy stated on May 30 that Cortés is progressing well with playing catch on flat ground and may soon start bullpen sessions. Cortés was diagnosed with a left elbow flexor strain and placed on the injured list on April 6, leading to about a month of inactivity before he was allowed to begin playing catch. The Brewers appear to be advancing him through his throwing program cautiously, as he has not yet returned to the mound nearly a month after starting flat-ground throws. The veteran left-hander will need to complete multiple bullpen sessions and live batting practice before being cleared for a rehab assignment, so his return from the injured list is likely not expected until around the All-Star break.
Yordan Álvarez has not started swinging a bat again.
In late May, Yordan Álvarez was found to have a minor fracture in his right hand, which caused him discomfort when swinging a bat. The Astros are being cautious with their key middle-of-the-order player and won’t hurry his return to avoid any setbacks. Although there is no official return schedule, the Astros do not expect Álvarez to be back before July.
Yoán Moncada placed on the 10-Day IL.
Yoán Moncada of the Los Angeles Angels is on the 10-day injured list due to right knee inflammation and is expected to return in mid-June. Moncada has been out with right knee inflammation, with a comeback anticipated in mid-June. Earlier this season, Moncada also missed games for the same knee issue, indicating a recurring problem. The Angels have been without his presence at third base during this time. Before his injury, Moncada appeared in 30 games, achieving a slash line of .237/.336/.505 with six home runs and 19 RBIs. In his last 10 games, he recorded an OPS of .939, demonstrating his impact at the plate despite his current absence.
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