MLB 2025 | Arozarena with two hits; Iglesias earned his second hold; Quero ejected; Montes to AA; Cortés feeling good after bullpen session
- BaseballdeCuba
- Jun 24
- 3 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Randy Arozarena records 2 hits in Mariners' victory against Twins.
Randy Arozarena delivered two hits and scored a run in the Seattle Mariners' dominant 11-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. He went 2-for-4 and the two hits brought his season total to 66. Arozarena also scored a run, bringing his season total to 31 runs batted in. Over his last three games, he has gone 5-for-12 (.417) with two doubles and three RBIs. During the 2025 season Arozarena has participated in 75 games, maintaining a .240 batting average with an on-base percentage of .358. In MLB this year, he ranks as the fourth-best left fielder in WAR with 1.8.. His performance on the road is impressive, with a .268 average and seven stolen bases in 35 games. In June, Arozarena's batting average has risen to .277, showcasing his recent improvement at the plate.
Raisel Iglesias earned his second hold.
Raisel Iglesias played in the Braves' 3-2 victory over the Mets on Monday. He entered the game in the eighth inning to safeguard a one-run lead. After securing two quick outs, Iglesias struggled against the Mets' left-handed hitters, allowing consecutive singles by Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo. He was swiftly replaced as Juan Soto approached the plate. Despite his performance, Iglesias earned his second hold of the year, although his pitching remains inconsistent and lacks dominance. This marked his fifth consecutive scoreless appearance, yet he has a high 5.40 ERA in 6 2/3 innings for June. Iglesias recorded ERAs of 6.30 and 6.10 in April and May, respectively. Over the season, after losing his closer role with the Braves, Iglesias has a 5.79 ERA across 30 games and 28 innings, with a 29:6 strikeout-to-walk ratio, but opponents have a .296 batting average against him.
Adolis García recorded a hit.
Adolis García continued to hit, and went 1-for-3 against the Orioles on Tuesday. He batted cleanup and struck out once. His last 15 games have seen him compile .309/.381/.527 with two home runs and 10 RBIs.
Miguel Vargas and Luis Robert Jr. did not get any hits. Edgar Quero was ejected.
Miguel Vargas and Luis Robert Jr. collectively went 6-0 during the White Sox's 10-0 defeat to the D-backs. Vargas had a challenging evening, ending 4-0 with 3 strikeouts, while Luis Robert achieved 2-0 with 2 walks and a strikeout. Meanwhile, Edgar Quero was ejected from Monday's game for disputing balls and strikes. Quero, serving as the DH on Monday night, received this distinction after contesting a called third strike in the sixth inning. He wrapped up 1-for-3 with a double and a strikeout.
José Iglesias recorded one hit.
In the Padres' 10-6 defeat against the Nationals on Monday, José Iglesias recorded one hit. He finished the game 1-for-4 and scored a run. The 35-year-old is currently maintaining a poor slash line of .233/.296/.267 over 164 at-bats in 54 games with San Diego.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recorded only one hit during Monday night.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had one hit in five at-bats during the D-backs' 10-0 victory over the Padres on Monday. Gurriel returned to the D-backs lineup after resting on Sunday. Over his last 30 games, Gurriel Jr. has achieved a batting average of .298, with 3 home runs, 13 RBIs, and a .404 slugging percentage.
The Mariners have advanced outfield prospect Lázaro Montes to Double-A Arkansas.
Lázaro Montes has been outstanding this season, leading the Northwest League with 18 home runs in 67 games. The 20-year-old power-hitting prospect boasts a remarkable .268/.387/.572 triple-slash line for High-A Everett and is set to experience the upper minors as one of the youngest regular players in the Texas League. He ranks among the top 30 prospects and could potentially move closer to the top 20 if he continues to perform well at the Double-A level.
Néstor Cortés “felt good immediately after” completing a two-inning bullpen session last week.
The plan involves Néstor Cortés throwing a live batting practice session in the next few days, followed by starting a rehab assignment. Although he will probably require an extended rehab period, the Brewers aim for him to pitch several times before the trade deadline to enhance his trade value. With Cortés becoming a free agent at the season's end and the rise of Quinn Priester, Chad Patrick, Logan Henderson, and Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers are in a position to explore potential trade options for the Cuban.
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