MLB 2025 | Quero delivers clutch hit; Luis Robert Jr. reached base three times; Arozarena brought in two runs; Gurriel Jr. with multiple hits; Yordan contributed an RBI to tie the game
BaseballdeCuba- Apr 21
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Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Edgar Quero added two RBIs on Sunday.
Edgar Quero did not start Sunday's game against the Red Sox but came in as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning, hitting a single to center field that drove in two runs giving the White Sox the lead. He finished the game 1-for-2. Quero has been alternating starts with Matt Thaiss in the first five games since his promotion, with both of the switch-hitting rookie's starts occurring against left-handed pitchers. Quero is 4-for-13 with two doubles and three RBIs in his first 14 plate appearances. He is in the lineup against righty Walker Buehler in Monday's series finale and has been moved up to the cleanup spot.
Miguel Vargas with a double against the Red Sox.
On Sunday against the Red Sox, Miguel Vargas went 1-for-3, hitting a double and scoring a run. Vargas was the leadoff hitter for the White Sox in 10 of their first 17 games, but he faced significant struggles, posting only a .429 OPS before Sunday's game. Although he continues to play daily, he has been moved to the lower half of the lineup in his last three starts.
Luis Robert Jr. got on base three times Sunday.
In the 8-4 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday, Luis Robert Jr. went 1-for-3, walked twice, scored two runs, and struck out twice. He has faced challenges in consistently impacting the game offensively, having driven in runs in only three of his last eight games for the White Sox. Although the outfielder occasionally shows his game-changing potential, he remains a frustrating choice in a lackluster Chicago lineup. Following Sunday's game, Luis Robert holds a .152 batting average, with six RBIs, ten hits, and two home runs over 19 games this season.
Randy Arozarena drove in two runs on Sunday.
Randy Arozarena continues to improve his offensive game in 2025. On Sunday, he went 1-for-5 with two RBIs in an 8-3 win over the Blue Jays, though he also struck out twice. In his 99 plate appearances, Arozarena has recorded a .386 xwOBA, drawn 16 walks for a 16.2% BB rate, and has a 27.8 Pull AIR%, the highest of his career, according to Baseball Savant. Recently, he has been crucial for the team, tying two games with ninth-inning home runs. In his last seven games, he is 7-for-28 with a home run, 8 RBIs, and 3 stolen bases, despite striking out 10 times.
Yandy Díaz went hitless.
In Sunday's 4-0 defeat against the Yankees, Yandy Díaz went 0-for-3 and drew a walk. Although Yandy didn't manage multiple hits in his initial 10 starts of the season, he achieved his fifth multi-hit game in his last 12 starts on Saturday. For the 2025 season, he is 20-for-90 with 3 home runs and 8 RBIs, posting a slash line of .222/.268/.367.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. achieved multiple hits.
In Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Cubs, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. achieved a 2-for-5 performance. This marked his fourth multi-hit game of the season and the first time he has had consecutive multi-hit games this year, following another 2-for-5 showing on Saturday. Over his last five games, Gurriel has accumulated 13 total bases, going 6-for-24 with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs.
Yordan Álvarez hit the RBI that tied the game against the Padres.
During Sunday's 3-2 defeat against the Padres, Yoirdan Álvarez went 0-for-3 but contributed an RBI that tied the game in the bottom of the fifth inning for the Astros. Yordan continues to struggle with his power; despite hitting the ball well on Sunday, he has only managed two home runs in 20 games in 2025.
Adolis García did not get a hit on Sunday against the Dodgers.
Adolis García went hitless in four at-bats, striking out twice during a 1-0 defeat against the Dodgers on Sunday. Despite hitting home runs and driving in two runs in two of his previous four games for the Rangers, García's stats remain low, with a .216/.289/.446 slash line, 4 home runs, and 9 RBIs in 2025.
Yulieski Gurriel and José Iglesias together managed one hit against the Astros.
During Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Astros, Yulies Gurriel and José Iglesias collectively went 1-for-7. Gurriel achieved the only hit between the two Cuban players and also earned a walk, while Iglesias went 0-for-4. Gurriel also executed an outstanding diving catch in the ninth inning. The seasoned first baseman, Gurriel, is striving to stay in the Majors as he aims for his 1000th career hit, currently needing 44 more to reach that milestone.
Jorge Soler hit a single on Sunday.
In Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Giants, Jorge Soler recorded one hit in four at-bats, scored a run, and struck out once. Over his last 15 games, he's hitting .286/.339/.536 with four home runs and 8 RBIs, and for the season, he is slashing .263/.326/.461 for the Angels.
Andy Pagés heading to bench Sunday.
Andy Pagés was not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. Pagés is in the midst of a 3-for-22 slump and took a seat after starting the previous five games.
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