MLB 2025 | Morales will start again; Raisel Iglesias records another scoreless performance; Adolis is placed on the IL; Pagés' hitting streak comes to an end; Yordan will have a live batting practice
- BaseballdeCuba
- Aug 14, 2025
- 3 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Luis D. Morales will get another start.
Luis D. Morales is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Angels in Sacramento. Although Morales did not allow any hits and struck out four batters in his first MLB start during Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Orioles, he was removed after just 2.2 innings and 57 pitches due to issuing five walks. Despite the erratic performance, Morales will have another opportunity to secure a longer-term position in the Athletics rotation. He will face an Angels offense with an MLB-high 26 percent strikeout rate, but this favorable matchup could be offset by pitching at Sutter Health Park, which has been advantageous for hitters this season.
Raisel Iglesias with another scoreless performance.
Raisel Iglesias delivered another scoreless performance on Wednesday during the Braves' 11-6 victory against the Mets. Iglesias pitched the ninth inning, allowing one hit but no runs. This marked his ninth consecutive outing without allowing a run since July 28. His scoreless streak has helped improve his ERA, which now stands at 4.25 for the year. In a challenging season for the veteran closer, Iglesias might be in his last year with the Braves, as he still has $16 million remaining in salary, and a trade by the Braves could save the team at least $5 million for the 2026 season.
Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero went hitless on Wednesday, while Luis Robert Jr. and Andy Ibáñez each recorded one hit.
In Tuesday's White Sox 1-0 defeat against the Tigers, both Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero failed to get a hit. Vargas and Quero each went 0-for-3, striking out once. In the same game, Luis Robert Jr. managed to go 1-for-3, striking out twice. Robert Jr.'s only hit was his 11th double of the year, bringing his total to 23 extra-base hits in 2025, including 12 home runs.
In the seventh inning for the Tigers, Andy Ibáñez entered as a pinch hitter and hit a single to left field. He remained in the game at third base and finished 1-for-2 overall.
The Rangers have put OF Adolis García on the 10-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain.
According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, the Rangers placed Adolis García on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a left ankle sprain. Although Adolis completed Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, the timing of his injury is unclear. He could be eligible to return on August 23, but it's uncertain if he will be ready by then. Evan Carter has been activated from the IL to fill García's spot on the roster.
Yoán Moncada recorded one hit.
Yoán Moncada recorded one hit in two at-bats, including a strikeout, during the Angels' 6-5 victory against the Dodgers. His sole hit was his eighth double of the season. Christian Moore later replaced him as a pinch hitter. Over 53 games this season, Moncada has a batting line of .233/.328/.447, with 8 home runs and 27 RBIs.
Andy Pagés' hitting streak has come to an end.
During the Dodgers' 6-5 defeat against the Angels, Andy Pagés went 0-for-4, ending his 7-game hitting streak that began on August 5, during which he achieved a slash line of .370/.433/.481. Despite this hitless game, Pagés continues to have an outstanding season, with 122 hits in 117 games and 474 plate appearances, along with 19 home runs and 69 RBIs.
Yordan Álvarez is set to participate in live batting practice this weekend.
According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Yordan Álvarez is scheduled to participate in live batting practice this weekend. This will mark the first occasion he has confronted live pitching since experiencing a setback with his fractured right hand over a month ago. If the weekend goes well for Yordan, he is likely to be approved for a rehab assignment shortly after. A return before the end of August is feasible. Yordan has been out of action since early May.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was not in Wednesday's lineup.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was not in the D-backs lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. The 31-year-old left fielder was taking a standard day off, as he has been struggling with his performance recently, posting a .167/.158/.278 slash line, with one double, three RBIs, one stolen base, and a 1:5 BB:K ratio over the past week. He joined the game later and received a walk.
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