MLB 2025 | Iglesias secures his 25th save; Morales records first loss; Mesa hits his first MLB home run; Arozarena achieves a multi-hit game; Adolis is set to return soon; Soler moved to the 6o-day IL
- BaseballdeCuba
- Sep 9, 2025
- 3 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Raisel Iglesias secures his 25th save.
Raisel Iglesias secured the save in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Cubs, recording one strikeout in a flawless ninth inning. This marked Iglesias' 25th save of the season, extending his streak to five consecutive scoreless outings. The experienced right-hander has improved his performance following a difficult start to the season, during which he had a 6.75 ERA as of June 5. In his last 37 appearances, Iglesias has recorded a 1.51 ERA, a 0.64 WHIP, and a 39:6 strikeout-to-walk ratio, bringing his season ERA down to 3.62.
Luis D. Morales experienced his first defeat.
Luis D. Morales (3-1) gave up five runs on seven hits and a walk, striking out two over 4 2/3 innings, resulting in a loss against the Red Sox on Monday. This was Morales' first setback in the majors, as he allowed as many runs in this game as he had in his first six appearances combined. The Red Sox also managed to hit two home runs off him, leading to his first loss. Morales currently holds a 2.73 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and a 32:12 K:BB ratio over 33 innings. He aims to recover in his next start, which is expected to be at home against the Reds this weekend.
Víctor Mesa Jr. celebrated his birthday by hitting his first MLB home run.
The Marlins were defeated 15-7 by the Nationals on Sunday, during which Víctor Mesa Jr. had a standout performance, including his first MLB home run, coincidentally on his birthday. Mesa went 2-for-4, hitting also his first double, scoring two runs, and driving in three RBIs. His birthday home run made him the first Marlins player to achieve this and the seventh since the start of the Wild Card era in 1995. This was undoubtedly the Cuban's best game in his brief major league career. Since his promotion on August 31, Mesa has played in 11 games, starting only three. In September, he boasts a .286/.375/.571 slash line, with his home run and three RBIs fulfilling his monthly contributions.
Randy Arozarena also delivered a performance with multiple hits.
Randy Arozarena had a 2-for-4 performance in Monday's 4-2 victory over the Cardinals. During the game, Arozarena hit his 30th double of the season, marking the fourth time he has reached this milestone in his seven-year MLB career. He also scored a run and struck out twice. In a fluctuating season, Arozarena has accumulated 131 hits and ranks third among Cuban players in that category in 2025.
Adolis García's potential comeback date set for September 15.
Adolis García might be activated in time for the three-game series in Houston starting on Sept. 15, MLB.com reported. The Rangers are encouraged by the progress Adolis has made since being placed on the 10-day injured list. A return on Sept. 15 contradicts an earlier report that suggested he could possibly return on Friday, the earliest date he could be activated.
Jorge Soler moved to 60-day IL.
Jorge Soler was placed on the 60-day injured list on Monday. Soler has been on the 10-day injured list since late July due to low back inflammation. Although he'll be eligible to return for the last week of the regular season, it's possible the Angels may decide to shut him down for the rest of the year. The 33-year-old recorded a .215 average with 12 home runs, 34 RBIs, and 31 runs scored over 279 at-bats in 82 games this season.
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