MLB 2025 | Quero with multi-hit game; Pagés back in Dodgers lineup with homer; Arozarena hitless; Yariel ineffective in relief; Vargas was benched
BaseballdeCuba- Apr 23
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Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Edgar Quero with second multi-hit game of his MLB career.
Edgar Quero went 3-for-4 and scored a run as the White Sox lost to the Twins on Tuesday evening in Minneapolis. The 22-year-old catcher started the second inning with a single off Bailey Ober and eventually scored the first run for the White Sox on a sacrifice fly by Jacob Amaya. He also began the fourth and sixth innings with singles, but the White Sox couldn't bring him home. He also made a throwing error. Quero has been hitting well in his limited time with the White Sox, boasting a .368/.400/.474 line with no home runs and three RBIs in his first 20 plate appearances.
Andy Pagés returned to the Dodgers lineup.
Andy Pagés returned to the Dodgers lineup on Tuesday after taking a day off. He went 2-for-4, drove in an RBI with his third homer of the year, scored two runs, and struck out once in an 11-10 loss to the Cubs in 10 innings. Pagés is still working to find his rhythm at bat with the Dodgers in 2025, which will aid him in maintaining a regular position in the outfield. Despite adding some power in April with 3 home runs, he has only 6 RBIs and 9 hits in 15 games this month.
José Iglesias contributed with a hit.
In Tuesday's 2-0 victory over the Tigers, José Iglesias went 1-for-3 and struck out once. Although Iglesias is playing a limited role in 2025, Jake Croneworth's injury has given him the chance to play daily. He has improved his slash line to .278/.339/.352, but he hasn't recorded any RBIs or walks in his last 25 at-bats over 7 games.
Adolis García contributed effectively in the victory.
Adolis García had a 2-for-5 performance with a double, an RBI, and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-5 victory over the A's. As of today, the Rangers have a 6-0 record in games where Adolis records an RBI. Although the powerful outfielder is hitting just .228 over his initial 79 at-bats this season, Adolis has stayed productive by accumulating four home runs, six doubles, ten RBIs, and four stolen bases across 23 games.
Randy Arozarena did not get any hits.
Randy Arozarena went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the 8-3 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday. He struck out twice. This year, Arozarena has a .193/.350/.410 slash line, with his best performances occurring in clutch situations, resulting in 4 home runs and 17 RBIs. Arozarena is aiming to maintain his streak of four consecutive seasons with 20+ home runs.
Yariel Rodríguez innefective on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Yariel Rodríguez pitched one inning of relief against the Astros and allowed one run. His three hits included a solo home run by Isaac Paredes in the seventh inning. As of right now, it is very clear that the Blue Jays will not return Yariel to the rotation; he has pitched 10 1/3 innings, allowing six earned runs with eight strikeouts, three home runs, and five walks. Despite having a bright future, he hasn't lived up to his expectations, and he may not be on an MLB roster for long.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went hitless on Tuesday.
In a 5-1 win against the Rays, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 0-for-3 with an RBI. In 21 games this season, Gurriel is batting a poor .171/.193/.354 with four home runs and 14 RBIs. He has not seen much improvement since last month, batting 6-for-30 (.200) in his last 7 games with 2 homers and 6 RBIs.
Yordan Álvarez with an one-hit game performance.
Against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a run scored. After hitting 30+ home runs in each of the last four seasons, Yordan's power is still lacking in 2025. While he is expected to recover his form, fans are growing impatient with his clutch hitting as well. Pitchers have adjusted their strategies against him, making it harder for Yordan to find his groove. After 22 games and 75 ABs, the pressure to perform could be affecting his mental approach at the plate, impacting his overall effectiveness.
Miguel Vargas went to the bench on Tuesday.
Miguel Vargas was not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. After starting the last three games, Vargas was benched on Tuesday as he is currently experiencing a 4-for-40 slump. If Vargas doesn't begin improving his performance, the White Sox will soon have to make a decision regarding his position.
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