MLB 2025 | Moncada hits another home run; Chapman earns his eighth save; Vargas records one hit; Yariel achieves his sixth hold; Soler was benched
- BaseballdeCuba
- May 21
- 4 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Yoán Moncada hits a home run on Tuesday.
Yoán Moncada went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer against the Athletics on Tuesday. Moncada quickly answered the Athletics' three-run fourth inning with a three-run homer in the fifth, tying the game at 4-4. Since returning from a sprained right thumb on May 6, the third baseman has performed well, hitting 12-for-49 (.245) with four homers and 13 RBI over his last 13 games. His season slash line stands at .229/.349/.486 through 83 plate appearances.
Aroldis Chapman secures save on Tuesday.
In Boston's 2-0 victory over the Mets, Aroldis Chapman needed just six pitches to close out the ninth inning, earning his eighth save on Tuesday. Chapman achieved two groundouts and a flyout to center field in a quick ninth inning; over the last two days, he has thrown a total of 13 pitches to secure two saves. Nevertheless, he will probably be rested on Wednesday. He has a 3-2 record across 21 games, boasting a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 26:7 and an impressive 1.89 ERA. Achieving his eighth save, Chapman now has 343 career saves, just four shy of retired left-hander Randy Myers.
Miguel Vargas recorded a hit on Tuesday.
Miguel Vargas had a 1-for-4 performance with a strikeout in the White Sox's 1-0 victory over the Mariners. Throughout May, Vargas has consistently been hitting and reaching base, securing at least one hit in 10 of his 17 games this month. His efforts have improved his season offensive stats to .240/.319/.407, with 6 home runs and 21 RBIs.
Yariel Rodríguez secures his sixth hold.
Yariel Rodríguez collected his sixth hold of the season, after throwing a scoreless eighth inning against the Padres on Wednesday. The Blue Jays secured a 3-0 victory. Yariel's performance reduced his ERA to 3.38 for the season, and he now boasts 9 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings, allowing only four hits and achieving 10 strikeouts and just one walk.
Adolis García with three strikeouts.
In Tuesday's 5-2 defeat against the Yankees, Adolis García had one hit in four at-bats, striking out three times. Over his last 30 games, he's hitting .223/.248/.375, with four home runs, 19 RBIs, and 36 strikeouts.
Luis Robert Jr. was moved to the fifth spot in the White Sox lineup for Tuesday.
Luis Robert Jr. was shifted to the fifth position in the White Sox lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, marking his lowest spot since May 14, 2023. He finished the game 0-for-3 with one strikeout. Robert is experiencing a challenging season, posting a .182/.276/.302 slash line over 183 plate appearances. His 29.0 K% ranks among the top 10 worst this year.
Edgar Quero did not get any hits on Tuesday.
In a 1-0 win for the White Sox over the Mariners, Edgar Quero went hitless in three at-bats. Quero returned to the lineup as catcher after having Monday off - during which he served as a pinch hitter - and successfully threw out a runner attempting to steal second base. The 22-year-old is enjoying a strong rookie season, posting a .267/.357/.302 slash line over 27 games and 98 plate appearances.
Cionel Pérez recorded one out on Tuesday.
In a struggling Orioles team, Cionel Pérez was brought in to secure one out during a 5-2 defeat to the Brewers on Tuesday. In the eighth inning, Cionel took over from Félix Bautista and allowed Brice Turang to hit an infield single that went to review, placing runners on first and second. Both runners advanced due to a throwing error by catcher Adley Rutschman, but Cionel prevented further damage by getting Jackson Chourio to ground out to him. After a dreadful April where he posted an 8.74 ERA, Cionel has had an excellent May, allowing just one earned run over 7 2/3 innings for a 1.17 ERA, reducing his season ERA to 6.53 across 18 games and 20 2/3 innings.
Randy Arozarena went hitless on Tuesday.
In a 1-0 loss to the White Sox, Randy Arozarena went 0-for-4, striking out twice. The Mariners managed only four hits throughout the game. Arozarena is experiencing a slump in his performance over the last seven games, posting a .148/.207/.259 slash line with 11 strikeouts in 27 at-bats.
Yandy Díaz with one hit.
In a 3-2 victory for the Rays over the Astros, Yandy Díaz, serving as leadoff and designated hitter, went 1-for-3. He was later substituted for pinch runner Kameron Misner, but there are no signs that Yandy is experiencing any issues running the bases. The Cuban first baseman/DH has recently been the subject of some trade rumors with the Red Sox. Yandy is set to earn $12 million this year and will enter free agency in 2026, with no indication that the Rays can convince him to remain with the team.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. with one hit Tuesday.
On Tuesday, in a 4-3 loss to the Dodgers over 10 innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. managed one hit in five at-bats and struck out twice. Over his last seven games, Gurriel has performed well, posting a .286/.412/.500 slash line with a home run and 4 RBIs.
Andy Pagés went hitless on Tuesday.
The Dodgers defeated the D-backs 4-3 in 10 innings, although Andy Pagés did not get any hits. He went 0-for-4 with one strikeout, alternating between right field and left field in his first game since Teoscar Hernández returned from the IL. It will be intriguing to observe if Pagés can maintain his performance level with the added pressure in the Dodgers' crowded outfield.
Jorge Soler was absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.
Jorge Soler is one of the few hitters in the Angels lineup experiencing a recent decline in performance. The 33-year-old veteran has a batting average of .158 (9-for-57) with one home run and five RBIs over 16 games since the start of May. Soler has been struggling at the plate, recording a slash line of .133/.257/.133 in his last 35 plate appearances. Perhaps a day off will help him reset.
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