MLB 2025 | Gurriel Jr. hit two homers; Luis Robert hitting streak reaches 7 games; Cortés debuts today; Oviedo has been sent to AAA; Adolis recorded two hits; Yariel earns 12th hold; Zulueta recalled
- BaseballdeCuba
- Aug 6
- 5 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. with two home runs against the Padres on Tuesday.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-5 extra-innings loss to the Padres. Gurriel initiated the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning and repeated this in the eighth to level the game at 5-5. He had not hit a home run for over a month, maintaining a modest .235 average (23-for-98) during his 24-game power drought. During this period, he managed only seven extra-base hits (six doubles, one triple) and eight RBI. Gurriel now has 14 homers, 56 RBI, 37 runs scored, eight stolen bases, and a .249/.296/.412 slash line across 104 games this season.
Luis Robert Jr. hits his 100 MLB career home run in defeat.
Luis Robert Jr. recorded a 1-for-4 performance, hitting a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-3 defeat against the Mariners. It was his 100th career home run in MLB, tying him with Yonder Alonso for 21st place on the all-time list for Cuban players, and placing him just one behind Yoán Moncada. Luis Robert becomes the 22nd Cuban player to achieve 100 or more home runs in MLB. Robert has maintained a hitting streak over his last seven games, achieving a 10-for-26 (.385) record with two home runs, three stolen bases, and five RBI during this period. The outfielder has shown consistent performance at the plate for nearly a month, marking his first notably successful stretch of the season. He currently holds a .219/.301/.362 slash line with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 44 runs scored, and 29 stolen bases in 92 games.
Néstor Cortés set for Padres debut on Wednesday.
San Diego Padres left-hander Néstor Cortés is set to make his team debut on Wednesday, starting against the Diamondbacks. This will be Cortés's first major league appearance since April 3, following a four-month absence due to an elbow strain. The Padres acquired Cortés from Milwaukee at the trade deadline on July 31, in exchange for outfielder Brandon Lockridge. This season, Cortés has started two games, giving up eight earned runs over eight innings. However, the 30-year-old boasts a strong track record in the majors. In 2024, he made 30 starts in 31 appearances for the New York Yankees, achieving a 3.77 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP, 162 strikeouts, and 39 walks over 174 1/3 innings.
The Pirates sent RHP Johan Oviedo to Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Pirates sent Johan Oviedo to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. Oviedo returned from the 60-day injured list on Monday, marking his first major league appearance since September 27, 2023, after recovering from Tommy John surgery and a lat strain. Despite not taking the loss in the Pirates' 5-4 victory over the Giants, Oviedo struggled with efficiency, requiring 43 pitches to finish one inning and allowing two earned runs on two hits and three walks. He will return to Triple-A to refine his command after the extended absence from major league play. Right-hander Cam Sanders will take his spot on the 26-man active roster, offering bullpen support after the Pirates used four relievers for the last eight innings of Monday's game. The Pirates have not yet disclosed who will take Oviedo's place in the rotation for Saturday's game against the Reds.
Adolis García recorded two hits on Tuesday.
Adolis García went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Rangers' 2-0 victory over the Yankees. With the score tied at 0-0, Adolis hit a double off Devin Williams in the 8th inning. He then scored the game's first run on a single by Rowdy Tellez to center field. As the wild card race intensifies, Adolis might be the player the Rangers need in crucial games like this. The double marked his 22nd of the year, contributing to a total of 38 extra-base hits, including 16 home runs. Despite this, Adolis has had a disappointing season, recording the lowest OPS (.669) of his MLB career.
Yariel Rodríguez earned his 12th hold of the year.
Yariel Rodríguez faced challenges in his appearance against the Rockies on Tuesday. He struggled with his command, throwing 26 pitches, with only 14 being strikes. Yariel gave up two hits and issued one walk but managed to finish 1 2/3 scoreless innings in the Blue Jays' 10-4 victory. This season, he has accumulated 12 holds, two saves, a 2.45 ERA, and a 49:20 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
The Angels added 3B Yoán Moncada to the restricted list.
According to Sam Blum from The Athletic, Yoán Moncada will be in Miami, Florida for the next two days to take his citizenship test. He is expected to return for the series opener against the Tigers on Friday.
Andy Pagés achieves a multi-hit game.
Andy Pagés had a 2-for-5 performance in the Dodgers' 12-6 win against the Cardinals on Tuesday, also scoring a run. This was Pagés' first multi-hit game in August, a month where he began with a quiet start, posting a .167/.211/.278 slash line. So far this year, he has recorded 40 extra-base hits, including 20 doubles and 19 home runs. With 66 RBIs, Pagés shares the lead with Yandy Díaz for the most among Cuban players in 2025.
Adrián Morejón pitched an inning without allowing any runs.
Adrián Morejón bounced back from his previous outing by pitching a scoreless inning in the Padres' 10-5 victory over the D-backs in 11 innings. He replaced Yu Darvish in the fifth inning, striking out one batter and allowing one hit. Morejón currently has a 2.13 ERA over 54 games, with an 8-4 record, two saves, and a 51:10 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 50 2/3 innings.
The Reds have called up RHP Yosver Zulueta from Triple-A Louisville.
The 27-year-old Zulueta has conceded one run over 2 1/3 innings for the Reds this season. Zulueta will offer a fresh arm for relief after the Reds' bullpen had to pitch 7 1/3 innings in Monday's victory over the Cubs. Zulueta has participated in two regular season games in 2025, throwing 2 1/3 innings with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.43. He has recorded one strikeout and one walk, resulting in a K/9 rate of 3.9. During spring training, he pitched four innings over four games, achieving an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.75, with five strikeouts and three walks.
Yandy Díaz with one hit Tuesday.
Yandy Díaz went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a strikeout in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over the Angels. During the game, Yandy achieved his 66th RBI of the season, matching Andy Pagés for the highest among Cuban players this year. He is just two home runs and 12 RBIs away from equaling his MLB career high, set in 2023 with 22 home runs and 78 RBIs.
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