MLB 2025 | Yandy scored twice; Gurriel Jr. is sidelined for the remainder of the season; Ramos brought in two runs; Zulueta made his second appearance
- BaseballdeCuba
- Sep 3, 2025
- 4 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources.
Andy Pagés drives the offense in defeat.
In the Dodgers' 9-7 defeat to the Pirates on Tuesday, Andy Pagés went 1-for-4. His sole hit was his 24th homer of the year, a solo shot in the fourth inning that tied the game at 4-4. Pagés faced some challenges in August, hitting .250 (25-for-100) with four homers and 13 RBIs over 28 games, but he didn't lose playing time. The Cuban outfielder has a .275/.317/.467 slash line with 24 homers, 78 RBIs, 62 runs scored, 22 doubles, and 13 stolen bases over 134 games this season. With Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s (80 RBI) season ending due to injury, it is clear that Pagés and Yandy Díaz (76) are the leading contenders to top the Cubans in RBIs in 2025.
Yandy Díaz with two runs scored on Tuesday.
Yandy Díaz recorded one hit in two at-bats, drew two walks, and scored two runs on Tuesday against the Mariners. Yandy got on base with a walk in both the first and seventh innings, scoring each time. Over his last 25 starts since August 1, he's reached base multiple times in 15 games. During this period, he's posted a .302 batting average with four home runs, 14 RBIs, and 14 runs scored, maintaining an .856 OPS.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is out for the rest of the season with torn ACL.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a torn ACL in his right knee. The 31-year-old sustained the injury while playing left field during Monday's game and will miss the remainder of the season. Gurriel finishes the 2025 season with 19 home runs, a career-high of 10 stolen bases, and a .248/.295/.418 slash line over 129 games. The veteran outfielder holds a $13 million player option for 2026, which he is likely to exercise since he is expected to be unavailable at the start of the next season.
Randy Arozarena did not get any hits on Tuesday.
Following his first 25/25 season in MLB, Randy Arozarena went without a hit on Tuesday during the Mariners' 6-5 defeat to the Rays. Arozarena went 0-for-4, with a walk and two strikeouts. In a season that hasn't fully met the Cuban-Mexican outfielder's expectations, it's uncertain if Arozarena can also accomplish his first 30/30 season, as he currently has 25 stolen bases and 26 home runs in 2025.
Bryan Ramos drove in two runs.
Bryan Ramos earned his first two RBIs of the season during the White Sox's 12-3 win against the Twins. Making his first regular start in the lineup since being promoted to the majors on September 1, Ramos went 1-for-5 with two RBIs and three strikeouts. His sole hit was a two-run double in the fifth inning that tied the game at 3-3 against starter Simeon Woods. Ramos is expected to mainly serve as a bench bat, but he might be included in the lineup against right-handed starters while Miguel Vargas is out. This marks Ramos' second stint at the MLB level, following a 2024 season where he played 32 games, achieving a .202/.252/.33 slash line with three home runs, 11 RBIs, and 22 strikeouts.
Adolis García was not included in Tuesday's lineup because of an injury.
Adolis García was not included in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks. He missed at least one game from the starting nine due to a quadriceps injury sustained during Monday's victory in Arizona. The 32-year-old outfielder is considered day-to-day as they approach Wednesday's series finale.
Yoán Moncada returned to the starting lineup.
Yoán Moncada returned to the starting lineup after sitting out Monday's game against the Astros. He didn't get any hits, finishing 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the Angels 5-1 victory against the Royals. This season, Moncada has struggled with injuries, landing on the disabled list three times. The Cuban player has recorded a .223/.322/.441 slash line, with 11 home runs and 30 RBIs. Since 2022, Moncada hasn't participated in more than 100 MLB games in a season.
Yosver Zulueta made his second appearance.
The Reds were defeated 12-9 by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, with right-hander Yosver Zulueta making his second bullpen appearance since being promoted to the majors on September 1. Zulueta managed to secure just one out and allowed a walk in the ninth inning. This marks Zulueta' second season at the major league level, following a 2024 season where he pitched in 12 games, posting a 4.96 ERA over 16 1/3 innings with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 20:7. His control problems have hindered his progress at other levels, as he has given up 138 walks in 227 1/3 innings in the Minors.
Víctor Mesa Jr. hitless against the Nationals.
During the Marlins' 5-2 defeat against the Nationals on Tuesday, Víctor Mesa Jr. participated in his second game since being called up to the majors on August 31. Mesa played in right field and had a hitless night, going 0-for-2 with two strikeouts, though he did manage to draw a walk. It's uncertain how much playing time the team will allocate to the 23-year-old, considering his tendency to get injured. While active in the Minor Leagues, Mesa has shown enough skill to become a competent outfielder at the major league level, though not a center fielder like his father.
Yanquiel Fernández went hitless on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, the Rockies were defeated 7-4 by the Giants, and Yanquiel Fernández did not manage to get a hit. Yanquiel went 0-for-3, striking out twice before being substituted by a pinch hitter later in the game. This marked the 22-year-old's 35th game in the 2025 season, where he is a rookie with a .263/.284/.394 slash line, three home runs, and nine RBIs over 99 at-bats.
José Iglesias took a break on Tuesday.
José Iglesias was not included in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles. Recently, Iglesias has been stepping in for Xander Bogaerts at shortstop, but he will have a day off on Tuesday while Mason McCoy starts and bats eighth.
Yordan Álvarez received a break on Tuesday.
Yordan Álvarez was absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. This marks the second rest day Álvarez has had since coming back from the 60-day injured list a week ago, as the Astros are cautious about overworking him after his extended time away.
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