MLB 2025 | Quero hits his first career home run; Morejón secures his fifth win; Vargas ends his hitless streak; Yanquiel records his first MLB hit; Lázaro Estrada is called up by the Jays
- Ray Otero-Alonso
- Jul 4
- 4 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
On Friday night, Edgar Quero hit a decisive solo home run in the sixth inning, leading the White Sox to a 3-2 win against the Rockies in Colorado.
Edgar Quero went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Rockies. The rookie catcher seized the opportunity at Coors Field to hit his first career MLB home run, a significant one as it broke a 2-2 tie in the sixth inning by sending an Antonio Senzatela curveball over the right-field wall. Although his power hasn't been consistently evident yet, Quero is maintaining a respectable .273/.347/.331 slash line through his initial 193 plate appearances for the White Sox, with seven doubles and 19 RBI.
Adrián Morejón led the Padres to a 3-2 victory against the Rangers.
Adrián Morejón secured his fifth victory of the 2025 season as the Padres narrowly defeated the Rangers 3-2. During his short stint on the mound, Morejón delivered a flawless inning, striking out one batter without giving up any hits or walks. Throughout the season, he has pitched 39 innings in 42 games, boasting an impressive 1.85 ERA and a WHIP of 0.80. His strikeout count increased to 35 with this latest outing, alongside a minimal walk total of 7 for the year.
Miguel Vargas contributes two hits in the White Sox victory.
Miguel Vargas played a key role in the Chicago White Sox's 3-2 win against the Colorado Rockies, achieving 2-for-5 with a double and scoring an important run. He ended his 19-at bat hitless streak without needing any rest. Vargas' performance, which featured a double and a run, brought his season total to 21 doubles over 85 games. His current slash line stands at .223/.302/.398, with 70 hits and 10 home runs. Hopefully, he can maintain this momentum.
Randy Arozarena's home run propels Mariners to a 6-0 victory over Pirates.
Randy Arozarena played a key role in the Mariners 6-0 victory against the Pirates by delivering two hits, one being a home run. Arozarena's performance ignited the Mariners' offense, as he notched his 13th home run of the season, contributing an RBI and scoring a run. For the season, Arozarena has a .252 batting average and an OPS of .802 over 86 games. In his last 10 games, he's batting .359 with 5 home runs and 10 RBIs, indicating an improvement in his recent performance.
Yariel Rodríguez with another scoreless outing.
Yariel Rodríguez pitched in a crucial moment on Friday during the Jays' 4-3 win over the Angels in 10 innings. He came into the game with the score tied at three and two runners on base in the eighth inning. After walking Taylor Ward to load the bases, he ended the inning by striking out Jo Adell. In the ninth inning, despite giving up a leadoff single to Logan O'Hoppe and hitting Gustavo Campero, he closed the inning by inducing Kevin Newman to ground into a double play. Rodríguez now has 44 1/3 innings pitched with a 40:15 strikeout-to-walk ratio, a 2.64 ERA in 36 games, a 2-0 record, one save, and has allowed 10 hits this year.
Yanquiel Fernández had his first MLB hit.
Newcomer Yanquiel Fernández had his first MLB hit on Friday during the Rockies' 3-2 loss to the White Sox. Yanquiel got the hit in his first at-bat off right-hander Adrian Houser in the third inning, with a grounder to right field. Playing as the designated hitter and eighth in the lineup, Yanquiel managed to eliminate the constant pressure of the first hit in just his second game as a regular. The 22-year-old had 69 hits in 64 games this season in AAA, and many good things are expected knowing he has power and is a "shortened" version of Yordan Álvarez.
Yandy Díaz adds an RBI and a double in the Rays' defeat.
Yandy Díaz played a key role in the Rays' close 4-3 defeat to the Twins by hitting a double, driving in a run, scoring once, and drawing a walk. In this competitive match, Yandy reached base twice, adding a double and a run to his performance. This game increased his season totals to 17 doubles and 50 RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Díaz has a batting average of .361 and an on-base percentage of .477.
Adolis García went hitless on Friday.
In a 3-2 loss to the Padres on Friday, Adolis García went 0-for-5. It was a tough afternoon for the Cuban, who after hitting .261/.304/.424 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in June, has started July slashing .286/.286/.357 with four RBIs but no home run yet. Compared to most of the first half of the season, Adolis has improved, hitting three home runs, 22 RBIs, and 12 runs scored in his last 30 games.
Jorge Soler was not included in the Angels' starting lineup for Friday night's game against the Blue Jays.
After returning from the injured list, Jorge Soler started the first three games, so they decided to give him a rest as they gradually reintroduce him to a full-time schedule. He entered the game that the Angels lost to the Jays in the 8th inning as a pinch hitter and ended 0-for-1 with a strikeout.
Yoán Moncada started his rehabilitation assignment.
Yoán Moncada started his rehabilitation assignment on Friday in the Arizona Complex League. Moncada has been sidelined since June 1 due to inflammation in his right knee and was sent to the ACL earlier this week, with Friday marking his return to game action. Before his injury, Moncada recorded a batting line of .237/.336/.505, hitting six home runs and notching zero steals over 30 games. His ISO stands at .268, a figure he hasn't surpassed since 2019 when it was higher than .165.
The Blue Jays have called up RHP Lázaro Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo.
This marks the first time the 26-year-old Cuban right-hander has been called up to the major leagues. Estrada served solely as a starter at Triple-A Buffalo, achieving a 4.75 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and a 66/21 K/BB ratio over 60 2/3 innings in 15 starts. It appears the Jays will likely use him as a long reliever in the bullpen.
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