MLB 2025 | Yandy has a multi-hit game; Vargas hits a home run and drives in three runs; Chapman earns his 11th save; Arozarena adds three more hits; Iglesias is no longer Atlanta's closer
- BaseballdeCuba
- Jun 8, 2025
- 4 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Yandy with multi hit game.
In Sunday's victory against the Marlins, Yandy Díaz achieved a 3-for-4 performance, hitting a double, a home run, and driving in two runs. This year has been uneventful for Yandy, who is hitting .248/.297/.413 with nine home runs and 36 RBIs. Although the nine home runs are a positive, this marks only his third home run since May 9th, indicating a strong start to the season.
On Sunday, Miguel Vargas went 1-for-3, hit a two-run home run, walked once, and recorded three RBIs against the Royals.
Miguel Vargas hit his ninth home run of the season, launching a two-run homer off Michael Lorenzen in the first inning. This marked Vargas' first home run in June, following his seven home runs in May. He currently has a batting average of .237 with a .740 OPS and 29 RBIs for the year.
Aroldis Chapman secures his 11th save of the 2025 season.
On Sunday, Aroldis Chapman secured his easiest save of the season by getting the final out against the Yankees, maintaining a four-run lead. This occurred after Robert Stock allowed a couple of runs and put two more runners on base with two outs, bringing the tying run to the on-deck circle. At that point, Red Sox manager Alex Cora called on Chapman to defuse the situation. The 37-year-old left-hander needed only three pitches to strike out Anthony Volpe, concluding the game. This season, Chapman boasts an impressive 1.71 ERA, along with a 35/9 K/BB ratio over 26 1/3 innings and 11 saves in his first 12 opportunities. His save on Sunday marked the 346th of his career, putting him just one short of tying Randy Myers for 14th place in history.
On Sunday, Randy Arozarena had three hits in five at-bats, including two doubles, scored a run, and drove in an RBI, guiding the Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Angels in Los Angeles.
Randy Arozarena initiated the scoring in the game by bringing Julio Rodríguez home with an RBI double against Tyler Anderson in the top of the first inning. He also sparked a rally in the fifth inning with a one-out single, stole second base, and scored on an RBI hit by Jorge Polanco. Following his three-hit performance, Arozarena is now slashing .228/.344/.386 with seven home runs, 26 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases (in 11 attempts) for the season.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recorded one hit on Sunday.
In Sunday's 4-2 defeat against the Reds, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recorded one hit in four at-bats and struck out once. Gurriel is enjoying a strong season and is anticipated to improve, posting a .321/.371/.411 line with a home run, 6 RBIs, and two stolen bases over his last 15 games. For the season, he is batting .249 (58-for-233) with 9 home runs and 35 RBIs.
Luis Robert Jr. did not get any hits on Sunday. Edgar Quero with one RBI.
On Sunday, Luis Robert Jr. did not get a hit during the White Sox's 7-5 defeat to the Royals. He contributed an RBI and had a strikeout. The Cuban outfielder, who is still the subject of trade rumors as the July 31 deadline approaches, is enduring a difficult 2025 season, with a slash line of just .177/.265/.281, 5 home runs, and 24 RBIs. Over his last three games, he is 2-for-10 with 3 RBIs and 5 strikeouts.
In the same game, Edgar Quero came in as a pinch hitter late in the match and went 1-for-2, recording one RBI and one strikeout. At just 22 years old, Quero is splitting his duties behind the plate but remains one of the top prospects in his position.
Yennier Cano pitched a scoreless inning.
Yennier Cano pitched a scoreless inning on Sunday during the Orioles' 5-1 defeat against the A's. In the seventh inning, Cano faced the minimum number of batters, needing just 9 pitches, 6 of which were strikes. Despite his season being less than stellar, with a high 4.29 ERA over 21 innings, 10 holds, a 1-4 record, and two blown save opportunities, Cano remains a valuable setup man for the struggling Orioles.
Atlanta manager Brian Snitker informed reporters on Friday that Raisel Iglesias will no longer serve as the primary closer.
Brian Snitker chose not to identify a specific closer but mentioned that Iglesias will no longer be the primary choice. The 35-year-old veteran played a significant role in a major collapse against the Diamondbacks on Thursday when Atlanta lost a six-run lead in the final inning. He has struggled with a 6.75 ERA over 24 innings (25 appearances) this season, successfully converting only eight of 12 save opportunities. It will likely involve a combination of Iglesias, Dylan Lee, Pierce Johnson, Aaron Bummer, and Enyel De Los Santos for save chances.
Jorge Soler was not included in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Jorge Soler missed Sunday's series finale due to a recurring groin problem that flared up during Saturday's game. The 33-year-old experienced slugger may not need to be placed on the injured list, but he will take additional time off to fully recover. Chris Taylor, a versatile utility player, will step in to play right field on Sunday afternoon.
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