MLB 2025 | Iglesias blew save, took loss; Gurriel Jr. and Pagés extend hitting streak; Quero and Iglesias recorded two hits each; Daysbel to the IL; Luis Robert stills absent
- BaseballdeCuba
- Jun 6
- 4 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Raisel Iglesias failed to secure a save and suffered a loss against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, giving up three runs.
Raisel Iglesias (3-5) suffered a blown save and loss against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, giving up three runs on four hits and a walk in just two-thirds of an inning. He did not manage to strike out any batters. Iglesias entered the game with a 10-7 lead, a runner on first, and one out, but failed to secure the win, leaving with an 11-10 deficit. He has now allowed runs in seven of his last 10 outings, resulting in a disappointing 6.75 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and a 25:6 K:BB ratio over 24 innings. Although there is no indication that the 35-year-old is at risk of losing his role as closer, he has successfully converted only 8 of 12 save opportunities and has a 9.58 ERA since May 8, while Atlanta continues to struggle in the National League East standings. Following Iglesias' difficulties and the humiliating ninth-inning collapse, Ken Rosenthal reported that the Braves are bringing up former All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel. It's worth noting that Kimbrel, who has accumulated 440 saves in his MLB career, recorded 23 saves last year with Baltimore, although he also had a 5.33 ERA.
Andy Pagés secured a hit.
Andy Pagés went 1-for-4 with a run scored on Thursday in a 6-5 victory over the Mets. Pagés has quietly proven to be a strong contender for 2025, boasting a slash line of .289/.335/.498, with 39 RBIs and 12 home runs. Pagés is in a hitting streak of 10 games, compiling an excellent .390/.432/.683 with 3 homers and 10 RBIs in 41 at bats during that stretch. The impressive performance stands out, especially for a 24-year-old in just his second season.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. extends his hitting streak.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. led the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 11-10 victory against the Atlanta Braves by delivering a home run, an RBI, a run scored, and a walk in four at-bats. Gurriel extended his hitting streak to 11 games, which is currently the second longest in the Majors, following Carlos Santana's 14-game streak. This season, he holds a batting average of .253, with nine home runs and 35 RBIs across 57 games played. In the past 10 games, he has sustained a .368 batting average, achieving 14 hits in 38 at-bats. With a season OPS of .744, Gurriel remains a valuable asset in the Diamondbacks' lineup, especially performing well in away games with a .292 average.
Edgar Quero collected two hits Thursday.
Edgar Quero contributed two singles in the White Sox's tight 3-2 victory against the Tigers. His performance at the plate reflects a .256 average over 121 at-bats, with a season on-base percentage of .343. Quero has accumulated 31 hits this year but has yet to hit a home run. His OPS is .649 over 38 games, and he has provided 10 RBIs for the team. With consistent playing time and experience, Quero has the opportunity to improve his batting power and increase his home run count.
José Iglesias recorded two hits on Thursday.
In the Padres' close 3-2 defeat to the Giants, José Iglesias recorded two hits. This performance increased his season total to 30 hits out of 118 at-bats, giving him a .254 batting average. Over his last 10 games, Iglesias has maintained a .346 average, with 9 hits in 26 at-bats. Despite the loss, his consistent hitting is evident in his .764 OPS during this period.
Daysbel Hernández will be added to the 15-day injured list.
Braves’ manager Brian Snitker informed reporters following Thursday’s game that Daysbel Hernández will be added to the 15-day injured list before Friday’s matchup with the Giants in San Francisco. There is still no update on the severity of Hernández's injury from Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, but he is expected to be out for at least a few weeks. Dylan Dodd is anticipated to be called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to take Hernández's place on the team's active roster.
Luis Robert Jr. was still not in the lineup for the White Sox on Thursday in their game against the Tigers.
According to Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com, White Sox manager Will Venable announced that Luis Robert was absent from Thursday's lineup against the Tigers after being hit in the head by a ball that bounced off the batting cage during practice. Robert had also been out of the lineup on Tuesday and Wednesday for a mental break, but he was scheduled to play on Thursday before the incident occurred. As a precaution, he is being kept out of the game, but he is anticipated to return to the lineup on Friday against the Royals. Luis Robert Jr. has participated in 55 games this season, starting in 53. His batting average stands at .177, with 34 hits out of 192 at-bats. He has hit 5 home runs and accumulated 20 RBIs, with an on-base percentage of .266 and a slugging percentage of .286. In his last 3 games, Luis Robert has faced challenges, failing to get a hit in 10 at-bats. Over his past 10 games, his average is only .152.
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