Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Randy Arozarena achieves first 25/25 campaign. Randy Arozarena achieved 2-for-4 with a stolen base during Monday's 10-2 defeat to the Rays. Arozarena achieved his first 25-25 season with the stolen base. The outfielder has hit 12-for-39 (.308) over his last nine games, contributing seven extra-base hits and seven RBI during that period. This season, he has a .244/.339/.455 slash line with 26 home runs, 25 steals in 30 attempts, 66 RBI, 82 runs scored, 29 doubles, and one triple across 136 games. Arozarena's recent power surge gives him a shot at finishing 2025 with a 30-30 season if he can increase his pace on the basepaths—his steal on Monday was his first since August 15. Luis D. Morales secures his third victory. Luis D. Morales (3-0) secured the victory on Monday, conceding two runs on five hits and a walk over 5 2/3 innings against the Cardinals. He recorded eight strikeouts. Morales continued his impressive form, achieving a career-high eight strikeouts while securing his third win. The 22-year-old has been remarkable with the Athletics, posting a 1.59 ERA and 0.99 WHIP over 28.1 innings in six outings (five starts). With such a strong debut season in 2025, he's making a persuasive case for a permanent spot in the rotation as 2026 approaches. Aroldis Chapman achieves his 28th save. Aroldis Chapman secured the save in Monday's 6-4 win against the Guardians, delivering a flawless inning with one strikeout. The hard-throwing left-hander needed only five pitches to achieve his 363rd career save. Chapman has recorded 16 straight scoreless outings, during which he's pitched 12 2/3 hitless innings with a 16:4 K:BB ratio and 11 saves. The 37-year-old has reestablished himself as one of the top closers this season, boasting a 1.00 ERA, 0.65 WHIP, and 77:14 K:BB over 54 total innings. Yandy Díaz Contributes Two RBIs in Rays' 10-2 Victory. Yandy Díaz contributed 2 RBIs and went 2-for-4 with a double as the Tampa Bay Rays triumphed over the Seattle Mariners 10-2. This season, Yandy has maintained a .286 batting average across 128 games, with 145 hits in 507 at-bats. His on-base percentage is .345, and his slugging percentage is .471, resulting in an OPS of .816. In the past 7 games, he has batted .370 with a .414 OBP and a .630 SLG, collecting 10 hits in 27 at-bats. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. managing a knee injury. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. sustained a right knee injury during Monday's 7-5 extra-inning defeat against the Rangers, as reported by Megan Plain of Fox 10 Phoenix. Gurriel was taken off the field by cart after a fall in left field in the sixth inning, and it has been identified as a knee injury. Manager Torey Lovullo mentioned after the game that Gurriel will have imaging done on his right knee on Tuesday and noted that "it doesn't look great." With less than a month left in the 2025 season, there's a strong possibility that this injury could end the 31-year-old's season. Adolis García managing a quadriceps injury. According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, Adolis García sustained a quadriceps injury during Monday's 7-5 extra-inning victory against the Diamondbacks. Adolis strained his quad as he outran a possible double play at first base in the top of the ninth inning but stayed in the game. The outfielder is scheduled for evaluation on Tuesday and is currently regarded as day-to-day. Bryan Ramos is promoted from Triple-A. The White Sox called up Bryan Ramos from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday. The 23-year-old third baseman experienced the major leagues for the first time last season, playing in 32 games with Chicago and posting a .202/.252/.333 slash line with three home runs, 11 RBIs, 13 runs scored, and a 7:22 BB:K ratio over 108 plate appearances. He has spent the entire 2025 season at Triple-A, achieving a .218/.317/.391 slash line with 14 home runs and 13 stolen bases in 392 plate appearances. Ramos is not expected to receive regular playing time with the White Sox in September, at least not immediately. He served as a pinch hitter on Monday and scored a run. Yosver Zulueta called up to the major leagues, earns win on Monday. Yariel Rodríguez scoreless. On Monday, the Reds brought Yosver Zulueta up from Triple-A Louisville. As rosters expand, Zulueta offers manager Terry Francona an additional option in the bullpen. He entered Monday's game and got two outs in a perfect outing to earn the 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. This season, the right-hander has allowed three runs and achieved a 3:2 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 6 innings with the Reds. In the same game for the Blue Jays, Yariel Rodríguez pitched two innings, giving up two hits and striking out two batters. He reduced his ERA to 3.20 for the season, despite having faced difficulties in his last 15 games, where he pitched 13 2/3 innings, allowed 14 hits, and gave up 10 runs with an 11:12 strikeout to walk ratio. Yoán Moncada sat down on Monday. Yoán Moncada was not included in the lineup for Monday's game in Houston. Moncada played in the first three games of the series but sat out the final game on Monday.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Raisel Iglesias secured a two-run advantage to achieve his 23rd save. Raisel Iglesias struck out two batters in a flawless inning to secure the save in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Philadelphia. Iglesias had an outstanding August, conceding just one run while achieving a 13:0 K:BB over 13 innings. He recorded 10 saves this month, bringing his total to 23 for the year. Although he's experienced some difficult moments, as reflected in his 3.81 ERA over 56.2 innings, he maintains an impressive 1.02 WHIP and a 61:10 K:BB, indicating that his struggles have mostly been due to bad luck rather than a decline in skill. Randy Arozarena hit his 26th home run. Randy Arozarena hit a two-run home run, going 1-for-5 in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Cleveland. The Seattle outfielder evened the score at 2-2 with a 421-foot, two-run homer off Guardians starter Tanner Bibee in the fifth inning. This home run concludes an August during which Arozarena led off in all 27 games he participated in, batting .212 (24-for-113) with five home runs, four stolen bases, 21 runs scored, and 13 RBIs. Over 592 total plate appearances, the 30-year-old is currently slashing .242/.338/.454 with 82 runs scored and 66 RBIs. Aroldis Chapman reaches 27 saves. Aroldis Chapman secured the save on Sunday against the Pirates, striking out two batters in a flawless ninth inning. Recently having signed a one-year contract extension with the Red Sox, Chapman continued his impressive performance on Sunday, achieving his 27th save of the season. The left-hander has not allowed a hit in his last 12 2/3 innings, striking out 14 and issuing only four walks during that period. Chapman's ERA has decreased to 1.02, with a 0.66 WHIP and 76 strikeouts over 53 innings this year. Regarding the contract, the agreement secures the star lefty through the 2026 season with a guaranteed $13.3 million and includes a vesting mutual option for the 2027 season. If he meets a specific innings threshold, the 2027 season would also be guaranteed, totaling $26 million over the two years. Yennier Cano aims to regain his form. Yennier Cano pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief on Sunday against the Giants, giving up one hit and one walk without recording any strikeouts. While Cano has delivered four scoreless performances in his last six appearances, his last flawless outing was on August 2 against the Cubs. Considering the 31-year-old right-hander's difficulties — with a 6.46 ERA and 1.62 WHIP since early May — Keegan Akin is likely still the preferred choice for saves for the last-place Orioles. Jorge Soler is becoming more active on the field. Jorge Soler has increased his activities on the field as of Friday, engaging in catching flyballs along with facing high-velocity pitching, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Although the 64-72 Angels are far from wild-card contention, Soler seems to be preparing for a return before the season ends, after being placed on the injured list on July 26 due to low back inflammation. He is gradually adding more activity to his workouts, but the Angels have not yet announced when he will begin a rehab assignment. Once Soler is off the IL, he is expected to resume his role as the Angels' primary right fielder, which will likely move Jo Adell back to center field more frequently. José Iglesias did not get any hits while substituting for the injured Bogaerts. In Sunday's game against the Twins, José Iglesias played as the shortstop and was eighth in the batting order. With Xander Bogaerts placed on the injured list Friday because of a non-displaced fracture in his left foot, Iglesias has found more opportunities in the San Diego infield. The 35-year-old made his fourth straight start on Sunday after hitting 3-for-12 with an RBI and a run scored in the three prior games. However, on Sunday, he went 0-for-4, bringing his season slash line down to .225/.296/.270. César Prieto achieves his first MLB career hit. César Prieto, who debuted in MLB with St. Louis this past Saturday, was included in the regular lineup for the first time on Sunday, playing as the second baseman and batting sixth. In the Cardinals' 7-4 defeat against the Reds, Prieto achieved his first MLB career hit by leading off the ninth inning, despite having struck out three times earlier. He finished the game 1-for-4 with three strikeouts. With 547 hits in the Minors, including 44 home runs and a .293/.339/.436 slash line, Prieto is receiving his first chance at the major league level at 26 years old and should aim to capitalize on this opportunity with a St. Louis team that's virtually out of contention this season. Andy Pagés drove in two runs. Andy Pagés drove in two runs on Sunday in the Dodgers' 5-4 victory over the D-backs. Batting cleanup, Pagés went 1-for-4 and struck out once. His two RBIs increased his season total to 77. He currently has a slash line of .275/.318/.463, with 23 home runs, 61 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases over 133 games. The Marlins have called up outfielder Víctor Mesa Jr. from Triple-A Jacksonville. Víctor Mesa Jr. made his return to the major leagues for the first time since the end of May, as Dane Myers was placed on the injured list due to an oblique strain. The 23-year-old prospect had a brief stint with the Marlins a few months ago, recording a 1-for-7 performance with an RBI across four games. On Sunday, he entered the game late to cover left field but did not have any at bats. Adolis García achieved a multi-hit game. During the Rangers' 9-6 victory against the A's on Sunday, Adolis García achieved a multi-hit performance. He recorded 2 hits in 5 at-bats, contributing one RBI, scoring a run, and striking out once. This RBI increased his season total to 73. Since rejoining the team from the IL on August 23, Adolis has been hitting an impressive .412/.444/.706, with 2 home runs, 9 RBIs, and three stolen bases. L ourdes Gurriel Jr. had Sunday off. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had Sunday's game off against the Dodgers. The veteran outfielder, who had started the last 16 games, took a well-earned day off after achieving an .874 OPS with five home runs and 21 RBI in that period. He came into the game as a pinch hitter and ended up 0-for-1. Yandy Díaz had a day off on Sunday. Yandy Díaz was not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. He took a break after starting six consecutive games, during which he went 8-for-23 with a solo home run, three doubles, two walks, and two additional runs.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Miguel Vargas hit a Grand Slam but later left the game due to an injury and was diagnosed with a wrist contusion. Miguel Vargas left Thursday's game against the Yankees due to a suspected injury to his left wrist, as reported by Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Vargas was subsequently diagnosed with a contusion on his left wrist. The injury occurred when Vargas tried to catch an off-target throw at first base and collided with Aaron Judge, causing his wrist to bend backward. He stayed down on the field, appearing to have suffered a potentially serious injury. Prior to leaving the game, Vargas tagged Yankees’ right-hander Will Warren for the game-tying, 401-foot (106.6 mph EV) four-run blast in the second inning. He ended the game 1-for-3 . Yanquiel Fernández hits his second career home run. Yanquiel Fernández had a perfect 2-for-2 performance, including a solo home run, on Thursday against the Astros. Since late July, Yanquiel has seen limited playing time, typically starting just one out of every three games. He was included in the lineup for the first time in four games on Thursday and made the most of it by hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning, marking the second of his career. Fernandez has a .621 OPS in his initial 87 plate appearances, but the irregular playing time probably isn't aiding him in establishing a rhythm at the plate. On Thursday, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. collected three hits. On Thursday, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 3-for-4 in the D-backs' 6-4 win over the Brewers. Gurriel also drew a walk and scored twice. This multi-hit performance improved his season slash line to .249/.297/.421, as he continues to pursue personal bests in hits (144 in 2023), home runs (24 in 2023), and RBIs (84 in 2021). Currently, he has 122 hits, 19 home runs, and 80 RBIs over 125 games and 535 plate appearances. Over his last 15 games, he is slashing .291/.339/.582 with 5 home runs and 21 RBIs. Edgar Quero did not get a hit in the defeat against the Yankees. In Thursday's 10-4 defeat against the Yankees, Edgar Quero went 0-for-4, reached base once due to an error, drew a walk, and struck out once. Serving as the designated hitter for the White Sox, Quero experienced his second hitless game in the past three outings. Despite this, he has been performing well in August, posting a .290/.323/.371 line with a home run and 9 RBIs. In his rookie season, he has achieved a .282/.345/.379 line with 4 home runs, 24 runs scored, 35 RBIs, and 25 walks. Yordan Álvarez got the day off Thursday. Yordan Álvarez was out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rockies. Yordan started in both of the past two days upon his return from the 60-day injured list, but he got a breather for Thursday's matinee. He came into the game as a pinch hitter for Ramón Urias in the 8th inning and drew a walk. In 32 games in 2025, Yordan has a slash line of .212/.331/.365, hitting 4 home runs and driving in 20 RBIs.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Luis D. Morales shines in Detroit victory. Luis D. Morales (2-0) secured the victory against the Tigers on Wednesday, pitching seven innings without allowing a run. He gave up two hits and two walks while striking out seven batters. Morales gained strength as the game went on—he allowed three baserunners in his first three innings but only one in his last three. The right-hander achieved 11 whiffs among his 91 pitches and secured his third consecutive quality start. Morales made his MLB debut from the bullpen on August 1 and has started in each of his four appearances since. He's been a standout for the Athletics, posting a 1.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and a 22:10 K:BB ratio over 22.2 innings. Morales aims to continue his success in his next start, tentatively set to be on the road in St. Louis. Adolis García hits three extra-base hits against the Angels. Adolis García had an impressive performance, going 4-for-6 with a three-run home run, a two-RBI double, another double, and scoring two additional runs during Wednesday's 20-3 victory over the Angels. Adolis was central to Texas' 20-run explosion, matching the team high in RBI and leading solo in hits. The outfielder achieved his third game of the season with multiple doubles and his second game with three extra-base hits. Since being reinstated from the injured list on Saturday, Adolis has shown no signs of needing to readjust, hitting 9-for-20 (.450) with four doubles, two home runs, and three stolen bases. Yordan Álvarez hit his first home run since returning from the injured list. Yordan Álvarez had a 1-for-2 performance, hitting a two-run home run and scoring an additional run in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Colorado. Activated from the injured list before Tuesday's series opener, Yordan went hitless with two walks in four plate appearances upon his return. On Wednesday, he walked twice more but secured his first hit since coming back by hitting a two-run homer off Angel Chivilli in the fourth inning. Before being placed on the injured list, Yordan had a slash line of .210/.306/.340 with three home runs in 121 plate appearances. Aroldis Chapman excels once more, securing his 26th save. Aroldis Chapman secured the save in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Baltimore, striking out three batters in a flawless ninth inning. Chapman maintained his impressive form with this three-strikeout performance. The left-hander has pitched 11 2/3 innings without giving up a hit, allowing only four walks and striking out 14 during this period. The 37-year-old has successfully converted 26 of 28 save opportunities this season, boasting an outstanding 1.04 ERA, a 0.67 WHIP, and a 74:14 K:BB ratio over 52 innings. Yandy Díaz contributed two additional hits. Yandy Díaz extended his remarkable run by securing two hits in the Rays' 4-3 loss to the Guardians on Wednesday. Playing first base for just the 28th time this season, Yandy went 2-for-3, also drawing a walk and scoring a run. The 34-year-old has been outstanding over the past 15 games, hitting 20-for-58 with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs. He has already equaled his season-high of 22 home runs and is only 4 RBIs (74) away from his personal best, as well as 31 hits short of his top mark of 173 in 2023, when he won the American League batting title with a .330 average. Luis Robert Jr. probably out for the rest of the season. White Sox general manager Chris Getz admitted on Wednesday that Luis Robert Jr. might be out for the remainder of the season due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, as reported by Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Robert sustained the injury during Tuesday's 5-4 defeat against the Royals and was then placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Considering his moderate strain diagnosis and the fact that the White Sox have fewer than five weeks of games left, Robert's return before the season ends seems unlikely. Getz also mentioned on Wednesday that the team is "committed to Luis," which might suggest that the organization intends to exercise Robert's $20 million team option for 2026 this offseason. If Robert's 2025 season is indeed concluded, he will end with a .223/.297/.364 batting average, 14 home runs, 33 stolen bases, 53 RBI, and 52 runs over 428 plate appearances. He showed significant improvement after the All-Star break, hitting .298/.352/.456, compared to his .190/.275/.325 performance in the first half. Edgar Quero with multi-hit game. In Wednesday's 12-1 defeat to the Royals, Edgar Quero took on the roles of designated hitter and catcher. He went 2-for-4 in the game, marking his fifth multi-hit performance in August. Despite playing just 86 games this season, Quero boasts a .286/.350/.384 slash line, with 4 home runs and 35 RBIs. Over his last 15 games, he is 16-for-49 with a home run and 9 RBIs. Yoán Moncada remained out of the lineup against a left-handed pitcher once more. Yoán Moncada was not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. The Angels are keeping the switch-hitting Moncada out of the lineup for the second consecutive game as they go up against another left-handed starter, Jacob Latz.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Randy Arozarena hit his 25th home run in the defeat. Randy Arozarena went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Padres. His sole hit was significant, as he hit a three-run homer off Dylan Cease in the fifth inning, cutting into the Padres' lead. Later, Eugenio Suárez also hit a three-run homer to give the Mariners the lead, although they eventually lost it. Arozarena has been struggling at the plate, with a .213/.289/.385 batting line over his last 30 games, but he has still managed to hit six home runs in this stretch. This marks the first time the Cuban outfielder has reached 25 homers, and he is now just one steal away from achieving his first 25/25 season. Adolis García with multi-hit game in the Rangers win against the Angels on Tuesday. Adolis García initiated the scoring for the Rangers by hitting an RBI double against Yusei Kikuchi in the top of the first inning. He later scored on a sacrifice fly by Cody Freeman. The 32-year-old also hit a single in the fifth inning. Since returning from the injured list on Saturday, his performance has improved, and he currently has a batting line of .228/.272/.398 with 17 home runs, 67 RBI, and 13 stolen bases this season. Yordan Álvarez was activated. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, reported first the activation of Yordan Álvarez from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. Yordan was sidelined for almost four months - since April 28 - due to a small fracture in his right hand. In Tuesday's game against the Rockies, he played left field and batted fourth. He finished the game 0-for-2 with two walks in the Astros' 6-1 defeat. Yordan went 7-for-15 during his rehab assignment, suggesting that rust might not be a major concern at the start of his return. Before his injury, Yordan had a slash line of .210/.306/.340 over 29 games earlier in the season. Yandy Díaz contributes three additional hits. Yandy Díaz recorded three more hits on Tuesday in the Rays' 3-0 defeat against the Guardians. The Rays only secured five hits throughout the game, making Yandy a key offensive contributor. With these three hits, Yandy reached a total of 140 for the season, leading all Cuban players in 2025. His current stats are .284/.342/.471 with 22 home runs and 74 RBIs this year. Orlando Ribalta was hit hard by the Yankees. Right-handed reliever Orlando Ribalta struggled against the Yankees during the Nationals' 5-1 defeat on Tuesday. Ribalta took over from starter MacKenzie Gore in the sixth inning, giving up three hits, one of which was a two-run homer by Giancarlo Stanton that sealed the final score. He pitched for one inning in total, walking two batters and striking out one. This season, he has a 6.23 ERA over 14 games, with a 16:11 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 17 1/3 innings. Adrián Morejón secures his tenth victory. Adrián Morejón struck out all three batters in a flawless sixth inning, securing the win in Tuesday's 7-6 victory over the Mariners. This marked his 10th win of the season, the highest among MLB relievers. He is currently on an 11-inning scoreless streak with a 13:3 strikeout-to-walk ratio during that period. Throughout the season, Morejón has maintained an impressive 1.78 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and a 63:12 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 60 2/3 innings, while contributing three saves, 18 holds, three blown saves, and a 10-4 record as one of the Padres' leading relievers. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. did not get any hits on Tuesday. In a 9-8 defeat against the Brewers on Tuesday, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had an 0-for-5 performance with two strikeouts. Despite this, Gurriel has been showcasing his power in August, having hit 7 home runs and driven in 32 RBIs, while posting an improved .247/.301/.516 slash line. Nevertheless, over his last three games, he is 1-for-11 with 3 strikeouts. This year, Gurriel has accumulated 19 home runs and 80 RBIs, leading all Cubans in RBIs by 2025. Andy Pagés had another game with multiple hits. Andy Pagés achieved consecutive multi-hit games after Tuesday's 6-3 victory over the Reds. He went 2-for-4 with one strikeout and added his 22nd double of the year. These two hits brought his total to 132 for the year, placing him second among all Cuban players in 2025. His stats are now .275/.319/.788 with 23 home runs, 75 RBIs, 60 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases over 129 games and 520 plate appearances. Luis Robert exited the game due to a hamstring injury. Luis Robert Jr. left Tuesday's game against the Royals because of soreness in his left hamstring. He grounded out in his sole plate appearance before being taken out in the fourth inning due to the hamstring problem. Additional details regarding the injury's severity will be provided after the White Sox assess him, but currently, he is listed as day-to-day. Jorge Soler remains unavailable. Jorge Soler joined the Texas team and took part in on-field batting practice on Tuesday. Soler has been on the injured list since July 26th because of lower back inflammation. If his back responds well to the swings, Soler could start a rehab assignment later this week and possibly return in early September.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Andy Pagés drives offense with two homers. Andy Pagés had an impressive performance, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and four RBIs in Monday's 7-0 victory over the Reds. He made the most of every plate appearance. His first two times at bat resulted in home runs—a solo homer in the third inning and a two-run homer in the fifth. In the sixth inning, he reached base on an error, allowing two additional runs to score, and he secured a fourth RBI with a sacrifice fly in the eighth. Despite some challenges in August, where he's batting .235 (19-for-81) with four home runs and 11 RBIs in 23 games, he has maintained his playing time. Pagés currently holds a .273/.318/.466 slash line with 23 home runs, 75 RBIs, 60 runs scored, 21 doubles, and 13 stolen bases across 128 games this season. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit his 19th home run. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, and three RBIs in Monday's 7-5 defeat against the Brewers. Gurriel hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, marking his 19th home run and his fifth in the last 11 games. This was part of a five-run sixth inning for the Diamondbacks, who were slow to start offensively due to travel delays that caused them to arrive in Milwaukee early Monday morning. Gurriel has been consistently productive with runners on base this month, driving in 32 runs across 23 August games. He has gathered 80 RBIs this season, only four shy of his career-high 84, which he reached in 2021 while playing for Toronto. Furthermore, his 80 RBIs are the highest among Cuban players this year. Aroldis Chapman secures 25th save. Aroldis Chapman secured the save in Monday's 4-3 victory against Baltimore, delivering a flawless ninth inning without any strikeouts. The All-Star left-hander's impressive season rolls on, having now achieved 13 straight scoreless outings. Chapman is arguably experiencing the best season of his remarkable career, posting a 1.06 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, and a 71:14 K:BB ratio over 51 innings. As Boston's closer, he has also successfully converted 25 out of 27 save opportunities. Miguel Vargas achieved a game with multiple hits. During the White Sox's 7-0 win against the Royals on Monday, Miguel Vargas achieved a multi-hit performance. He went 2-for-4, contributing his 30th double of the season and scoring a run. Over his last 15 games, he has notably improved his slash line to .281/.373/.421. This game marked his 30th multi-hit performance of the year and his 6th in August. Yandy Díaz matches his career-high home run total. Yandy Díaz went 2-for-5, hitting a solo home run and a double in Monday's 9-0 victory over Cleveland. He hit his 22nd homer of the season, matching the career high he achieved in the 2023 season. Yandy is batting .312 with 14 home runs, 40 RBIs, and 39 runs scored over his last 269 at-bats. His 137 hits are the highest among Cuban players in the Majors this year and also rank 16th overall in MLB in 2025. Johan Oviedo excels in brief appearance. Johan Oviedo pitched four innings, giving up one run on three hits and a walk while striking out five batters in a no-decision against St. Louis on Monday. Initially, it seemed like Oviedo might struggle when the first three batters of the second inning reached base, but he managed to escape with only one run allowed and finished his outing by retiring the last nine batters he faced. Despite his strong recovery, Pirates manager Don Kelly pulled Oviedo after four innings with just 53 pitches thrown (35 strikes). This decision was somewhat unexpected, considering Oviedo had thrown 75 pitches over five innings in his previous start. However, the team might be taking a cautious approach with him since he missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery and several months earlier this year due to a lat injury. Oviedo is tentatively scheduled to make his next start on the road against the Red Sox. Edgar Quero drives in a run. Edgar Quero served as the designated hitter in the White Sox's 7-0 victory over the Royals on Monday. He recorded one hit in four at-bats, scoring a run and driving in another. Quero's only hit was his 15th double of the season to collects his RBI No. 35 in 2025. As a rookie, Quero is finishing 2025 on a high note, with a slash line of .324/.379/.514, including four home runs and 18 RBIs in his last 30 games. This year, he has participated in 84 games—61 as a catcher—and accumulated 301 plate appearances. On Monday, Randy Arozarena had one hit. The Marines secured a significant victory on Monday, defeating the Padres 9-6. During the game, Randy Arozarena went 1-for-5 and struck out three times. Despite having the highest HardHit% of his career in 2025 at 51.0, Arozarena also has his worst K% (26.7) in the past four years and is batting only .227, with just 9 of his 24 home runs this year coming off anything other than fastballs. Jorge Soler is making positive progress. Jorge Soler has received clearance to start swinging a bat and commence running and throwing exercises, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Soler was added to the 10-day injured list on July 26 because of lower-back inflammation, and following a period of rest, he has resumed baseball activities. Although the team hasn't announced a specific timeline for his return, the fact that he's now hitting, running, and throwing suggests he might be back before the 2025 season concludes. Lázaro Montes hits his 32nd home run on Saturday. Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lázaro Montes hit his fourth home run in as many games on Saturday while playing for Double-A Arkansas. During this period, he has also accumulated six RBIs and scored six runs. Currently ranked as the Mariners' third-best prospect, Montes has reached 32 home runs this season, tying for the lead in the minor leagues. Although his batting average is just .224 with a 30.7 percent strikeout rate over 46 games with Arkansas, he maintains an above-average walk rate of 13.1 percent to balance it out. At 20 years old, Montes needs to reduce his strikeout percentage, but his power is expected to be his ticket to the major leagues, potentially as soon as late next year or by 2027.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Randy Arozarena had two hits in four at-bats, including a double, with an RBI and three runs scored on Sunday as the Mariners dominated the Athletics. The energetic 30-year-old outfielder began the bottom of the first inning with a single and scored on Cal Raleigh’s first home run of the game. He later hit an RBI double off Jacob Lopez in the second inning and scored again on another two-run homer by Raleigh. Arozarena was also hit by a pitch in the third inning and quickly scored on a two-run double by Josh Naylor. This season, he’s batting .240/.340/.446 with 24 home runs, 61 RBIs, and 24 stolen bases. Raisel Iglesias secures his 22nd save. Raisel Iglesias secured the save in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the Mets, surrendering one run on three hits in the ninth inning. He didn't issue a walk or record a strikeout. Iglesias was responsible for maintaining a two-run lead in the ninth and managed to do so despite allowing three consecutive one-out singles. This was the first time the veteran closer has given up a run in his last 14 appearances, and he has now successfully converted 11 consecutive save opportunities since July 28. For the season, he is 22-for-27 in save chances with a 3.95 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a 58:10 K:BB ratio over 54.2 innings. Edgar Quero drives in three runs. On Sunday against the Twins, Edgar Quero went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs. Over the past 10 days, Quero has been starting every other game, creating a strong partnership with Kyle Teel as catchers. Quero has performed well when included in the lineup, in 14 games during August, he has a 15-for-49 record, with one home run, eight RBI, and four runs scored. Víctor Mederos to the IL following disappointing performance. The Angels placed Víctor Mederos on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to inflammation in his right shoulder. Mederos made his third start of the season during Saturday's 12-1 defeat to the Cubs and was credited with the loss after allowing six earned runs on four hits and two walks over four innings. After the game, Mederos informed Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register that his shoulder felt unusual towards the end of his outing, leading the Angels to deactivate him as they seek further information about the injury. Mederos is anticipated to undergo an MRI in the coming days before the Angels announce a possible timeline for his return. Miguel Vargas and Luis Robert Jr. each had a one-hit performance. Miguel Vargas and Luis Robert Jr. each contributed one hit on Sunday as the White Sox secured an 8-0 win over the Twins. Vargas went 1-for-3, scoring two runs, drawing a walk, and striking out once. Luis Robert had a 1-for-4 day with a strikeout. Vargas has been performing well, going 16-for-57 with a home run, 7 RBIs, 12 runs scored, and 9 walks over his last 15 games. Meanwhile, Luis Robert, who hit his 14th home run of the season on Saturday, boasts a .310/.333/.552 slash line in his last seven games, with 2 homers and 6 RBIs. Yandy Díaz went hitless in return. Yandy Díaz started at first base and batted third Sunday against the Cardinals. Yandy sustained a low-grade hamstring strain in the series opener versus St. Louis on Thursday and sat out Friday's 10-6 win, but he returned to the lineup following Saturday's team off day. He went 0-for-4. The first baseman has collected at least one hit in eight of his past 11 games and has five multi-hit efforts during that span. Adolis García hits a double in the victory. Adolis García recorded his 25th double of the season in the Rangers' 5-0 victory over the Guardians. In total, Adolis went 1-for-2, drew two walks, and scored a run. Since coming back from the IL on Saturday, he has gone 2-for-6, with both hits being extra-base hits—a home run (#17) on Saturday and a double—along with two RBIs and two runs scored. On Sunday, Pirates’ manager Don Kelly announced that Johan Oviedo will be starting today against the Cardinals in St. Louis. The 27-year-old hurler has made two starts for the Pirates this season, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 9/4 K/BB ratio over six innings of work. It’s a decent matchup for streaming purposes, though it’s unclear how deeply Oviedo will work into the ballgame, so his chances of earning a victory could be diminished. Andy Pagés recorded a hit on Sunday. The Dodgers secured an 8-2 victory over the Padres, with Andy Pagés going 1-for-4. He scored a run and struck out twice while covering center and right field. Despite an outstanding season, Pagés is experiencing a brief downturn late in the season, hitting .154/.214/.308 with one home run, one RBI, and eight strikeouts over his last seven games. This season, he has accumulated 21 homers and 71 RBIs. Yariel Rodríguez with issues in outing. Yariel Rodríguez faced issues again in his outing on Sunday, during the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss to the Marlins. Pitching in the seventh inning, Yariel allowed two hits, including an RBI single by Agustín Ramírez, and issued a walk, sealing the Marlins' fifth run. One of his issues in the game was his lack of control, throwing 24 pitches and only 13 of them in the strike zone. Yariel hasn't had the same effectiveness he achieved midseason, seeing his ERA rise from 2.21 in July 29 to the current 3.39. In the last 15 games, Yariel has posted a 6.59 ERA in 15 outings with 10 earned runs in 13 2/3 innings. Most concerning is his 8:10 SO:BB ratio during that period. Yoán Moncada took a break on Sunday. Yoán Moncada was out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. After starting each of the past five games and going 4-for-20 with three solo home runs, Moncada received a breather for the series finale. Yordan Álvarez set to make his return on Tuesday. Manager Joe Espada stated on Sunday that there's a "strong possibility" Yordan will return from the 60-day injured list when the Astros start their homestand against the Rockies on Tuesday, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Yordan is expected to make his fourth and likely final rehab game for Double-A Corpus Christi on Sunday. In his first three games in the minors, he has started twice as a designated hitter and once in left field, achieving a 5-for-11 record with three doubles, three runs, one RBI, one stolen base, and a 2:2 BB:K ratio. Yordan initially injured his right hand during a swing in late April but continued to play through the injury until he was placed on the IL on May 5.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Aroldis Chapman secures his 23rd save. Aroldis Chapman delivered a flawless inning to secure the save in Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Yankees. Despite throwing only seven of his 14 pitches for strikes, Chapman managed to retire the core of the Yankees' lineup with a pop-out and two groundouts. Since July 26, Chapman has pitched 8.2 innings without allowing a run or hit, achieving a 9:2 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 11 appearances during that period. This season, he has successfully converted 23 of 25 save opportunities, maintaining an impressive 1.10 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and a 69:14 strikeout-to-walk ratio, numbers that match or surpass his performances during his peak years. Yandy Díaz avoids a serious injury. Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Díaz exited Thursday's game due to soreness in his right hamstring, which was later identified by the manager as a low-grade hamstring strain, according to Ryan Bass of Fanduel Sports Network Sun. He seemed affected by the injury in the fifth inning but remained in the game until the seventh, when Jake Mangum replaced him as a pinch hitter. Kevin Cash expressed hope that the injury isn't serious and mentioned they will reassess his condition tomorrow. Before leaving the game, the 34-year-old was performing well, going 2-for-3 with a home run, marking his 21st of the season. For now, he is considered day-to-day, with more clarity on the severity expected tomorrow. Adrián Morejón with another scoreless inning. Adrián Morejón pitched another scoreless inning in the Padres' 8-4 victory over the Giants. During his 61st start of the year, Morejón allowed one walk and recorded no strikeouts. This marked his eighth consecutive scoreless appearance in August, despite starting the month by giving up three earned runs on August 3 without securing an out. He has pitched 8 2/3 innings this month, maintaining a 3.12 ERA with an 8:3 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Morejón has been outstanding this season, achieving nine wins, a 1.85 ERA, and a 58:12 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 58 1/3 innings. Andy Pagés went 2-for-4 with a solo homer against the Rockies on Thursday. Yanquiel Fernández with one hit. It was intriguing to observe how the player, who has been inconsistent offensively in recent weeks, had his role in the lineup adjusted, batting seventh against the Rockies. Andy Pagés responded by hitting his 21st double of the year during his first at-bat in the second inning and scored the Dodgers' third run shortly after. Following a strikeout in the next inning, Pagés rebounded by hitting his 21st home run of the season at the start of the fifth inning. He also drew a walk in the seventh inning and was caught stealing. He concluded the day with a 2-for-4 showing, contributing one RBI, two runs, and two strikeouts to his impressive 2025 season. The 24-year-old outfielder now has 21 home runs and is slashing .274/.321/.460, with 57 runs scored, 71 RBIs, and thirteen stolen bases over 502 plate appearances. In the same game for the Rockies, Yanquiel Fernández wasn't in the starting lineup but came in as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. He hit a single to right field and scored shortly after on a home run by Brenton Doyle. In his debut MLB season, Yanquiel has a .250/.269/.316 batting average over 28 games, with one home run, 23 RBIs, and 23 strikeouts. Yordan Álvarez had a successful performance on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI during a minor league rehab game for Double-A Corpus Christi. Yordan Álvarez looks set to rejoin Houston's lineup after delivering three hits, including two doubles, in his second minor league rehab game at the Double-A level. Astros general manager Dana Brown mentioned last weekend that the 28-year-old power hitter might return this coming weekend against the Orioles in Baltimore. This seems very likely following another standout performance in the minors. He's been sidelined since early May due to a fracture in his right hand. Yordan will immediately boost Houston's offense, which has been struggling recently and went 31 innings without scoring a run earlier this week during three consecutive losses.

The renowned manager and federation president achieved 892 victories in Cuba's National League. He guided the National Team to a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Games. The baseball community is grieving the death of Higinio Vélez Carrión, the president of the Cuban Baseball Federation, who died in Cuba on May 12 from complications related to COVID-19. Baseball officials and national federations throughout the Americas, along with World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari, conveyed their shock and condolences to the global baseball community. Cuban media and politicians, including the president's office, also shared their grief and cherished memories of the Cuban baseball leader. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tweeted that COVID-19 is affecting families and dreams. Baseball Canada, the Dominican Republic Baseball Federation, the Nicaraguan Baseball Federation, the Pan Am Baseball Confederation (COPABE), the Panamanian Professional Baseball League, the Puerto Rican Baseball Federation, and the Venezuelan Baseball Federation all expressed their condolences to the Cuban Baseball Federation and community. Vélez, born in 1947, graduated in Physical Education. As a manager in the Cuban National League ( Serie Nacional ), he achieved 892 game wins and led the National Team to a gold medal at the 1987 Pan Am Games. In 2001, he resumed his role as the manager of the Cuban National Team after guiding Santiago de Cuba to three straight national championships from 1999 to 2001. He guided Cuba to a 2001 Baseball World Cup victory in Taiwan, overcoming the 2000 Olympic Champions, the United States, in the final. Under his leadership, Cuba secured two additional World Cup titles (2003, 2005), an Olympic gold medal (2004), and a silver medal in the first World Baseball Classic. Vélez had been the president of the Cuban Baseball Federation since 2008.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Johan Oviedo delivered a five-inning performance, allowing just one run and striking out six batters on Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Johan Oviedo (1-0) secured the win on Wednesday against the Blue Jays, giving up one run on two hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five batters. George Springer's home run at the start of the game was the only blemish against Oviedo, as the right-hander limited Toronto to just one more hit over his last four innings, leading to his first major-league victory since 2023. The 27-year-old Oviedo had a 3.12 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP and a 36:7 K:BB ratio across eight starts (26 innings) in the minors this year. After Wednesday's performance, he is likely to remain in Pittsburgh's rotation and is scheduled to face the Cardinals on the road in his next outing. Yoán Moncada hits a home run in the win. Yoán Moncada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 2-1 victory over the Reds on Wednesday. Both teams struggled offensively, and Moncada hit the game's only home run with a solo shot to center field in the fourth inning. This home run ended a 20-game homer drought for the third baseman that began on July 19. During that challenging period, Moncada had a low batting average of .208 and struck out 19 times. However, he seems to be improving—over his last eight games, he's batting .333 (8-for-24) with three extra-base hits and four RBIs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits a crucial home run in victory. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had a 2-for-4 performance with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Guardians. The experienced outfielder started the bottom of the ninth inning by hitting a 424-foot solo homer off a Cade Smith fastball, tying the game at 2-2. This was his 17th home run of the season and his third in the last seven games, during which he has gone 9-for-28 (.321) with 12 RBI and five runs scored. Gurriel, who also drove in a run in the first inning today, has accumulated four homers and 21 RBI in 18 games this month. This is already his highest RBI count in a month since April 2024, and he still has 10 games remaining to increase the total. Raisel Iglesias delivered a flawless ninth inning on Tuesday, securing his 21st save of the season in Atlanta's 1-0 win over the White Sox. Raisel Iglesias was brought in to protect a one-run lead in the final inning, needing just eight pitches (all strikes) to clinch the victory. The 35-year-old veteran closer has achieved five saves over the past week and hasn't given up an earned run since July 26. It's no overstatement to claim that he's in one of the most remarkable stretches of his lengthy career as he nears free agency in a few weeks. Yandy Díaz achieved a Golden Sombrero on Wednesday. In a 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Yankees on Wednesday, Yandy Díaz likely had the worst game of his MLB career. Yandy went 0-for-5, leaving two runners in scoring position in the tenth inning, and striking out four times for the first time in his 9-year MLB career. It was an unusually poor performance for the Cuban infielder and designated hitter, who is having an excellent season with a slash line of .279/.339/.455, 20 home runs, and 71 RBIs, and has never reached the 100 strikeouts mark in his career. Andy Pagés goes hitless in defeat. On Wednesday, the Dodgers were defeated by the Rockies with a score of 8-3. Andy Pagés went hitless, finishing 0-for-4, scoring one run, and striking out once. Currently, Pagés is experiencing a minor slump, posting a slash line of .125/.222/.250 over his last seven games. During this period, he has hit one home run, his 20th of the season, recorded one RBI, and struck out six times. José Iglesias didn't get a hit in the victory. José Iglesias was in the starting lineup for the Padres during their 8-1 win over the Giants on Wednesday. He went 0-for-4 with one strikeout, contributing to his disappointing performance in August. Although Iglesias has been getting more regular playing time this month, he isn't improving his situation, hitting just .172/.351/.276 in 14 games and 29 at-bats. It's hard to predict how much longer the 35-year-old will remain at the MLB level. Andy Ibáñez drives in a run. During the Tigers' 7-2 victory over the Astros on Wednesday, Andy Ibáñez played and finished the game with a 1-for-4 performance. He recorded his 19th RBI of the season, scored a run, and had a strikeout. This year, Ibáñez has had less playing time with the Tigers, appearing in just 62 games, where he is slashing .240/.298/.357 with 3 home runs and 31 runs scored. Edgar Quero stayed seated once more on Wednesday. Miguel Vargas hitless and Luis Robert Jr. with one hit. Edgar Quero was absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta. Last week, Quero and Kyle Teel regularly alternated between the catcher and designated-hitter positions, but Quero's opportunities have begun to diminish. He was on the bench for the second time in this series and the third time in five games. He entered the game as a pinch hitter, and went 0-for-1. In the same game, Miguel Vargas did not get any hits, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. On the other hand, Luis Robert Jr. managed a 1-for-3 performance but was caught attempting to steal his 32nd base. Randy Arozarena went hitless in the defeat. Randy Arozarena did not record a hit in Wednesday's 11-2 defeat against the Phillies. Arozarena went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, continuing his challenging stretch at the plate over the last 15 games, during which he is hitting just .177/.271/.242 with one home run, four RBIs, and maintaining his aggressive approach with 17 strikeouts.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. delivers go-ahead runs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-4 with three RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Guardians. Gurriel knocked in a run on a groundout in the fourth inning and then singled home a pair in the seventh to give the Diamondbacks a 6-4 lead. He's hit safely in six straight contests while producing 10 RBI over that span. Gurriel owns a .247/.296/.410 slash line with 16 home runs, 69 RBI, a career-high 10 steals and 44 runs scored over 117 games. Raisel Iglesias collects 20th save of the year. Raisel Iglesias picked up the save in Tuesday's 11-10 win over the White Sox, throwing a clean ninth inning with no strikeouts. The 35-year-old right-hander made it look easy in this one, getting Miguel Vargas on a line drive to left field, Kyle Teel on a liner to center and Lenyn Sosa on a fly out to center — needing only nine pitches (seven strikes) to put the White Sox to bed. The veteran right-hander had briefly lost his grip on the closer job at one point amid a dismal start to the campaign -- he had a 6.75 ERA through June 5 -- but he's been well back on track for over two months now. Over his last 28.2 innings, Iglesias boasts a 1.57 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 32:4 K:BB. Luis Robert Jr. drove in three on Tuesday. Luis Robert Jr. recorded a hit in four at-bats, including a double, a strikeout, and three RBIs, during the White Sox's 11-10 loss to the Mariners on Tuesday. Robert contributed his RBI in the fifth inning when the White Sox scored five runs. He doubled to left field with the bases loaded, bringing all runners home. With this three-RBI performance, the energetic 28-year-old outfielder now holds a batting line of .219/.298/.360, with 13 home runs, 52 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases for the season. Miguel Vargas scores three times. Miguel Vargas went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, one RBI and three runs scored Tuesday against Atlanta. Vargas has started all seven games since returning from the injured list, with Tuesday marking his third multi-hit effort in that span. He also extended his hitting streak to five games, during which he's gone 8-for-21 with an RBI, two doubles and four runs scored. Randy Arozarena hits a double in defeat. In the Mariners' 6-4 defeat against the Phillies, Randy Arozarena managed to go 1-for-4. His sole hit marked his 25th double of the season. Additionally, he recorded his 59th RBI, scored a run, and drew a walk. Arozarena' season stats feature a slash line of .243/.344/.447, along with 23 home runs and 24 stolen bases. Aroldis Chapman with scoreless innings, Yennier Cano earned the win. In the Red Sox's 4-3 extra-inning defeat to the Orioles, both Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox) and Yennier Cano (Orioles) delivered scoreless performances. Chapman successfully navigated the tenth inning, allowing one walk but striking out three batters to maintain a 3-3 tie and reduce his ERA to 1.13 for the season. On the Orioles' side, Yennier Cano also pitched the tenth inning, issuing a walk but not allowing any hits or strikeouts, and escaping bases loaded to secure the win when the Orioles scored in the top of the 11th inning. Chapman is having an outstanding season with 22 saves and an impressive 0.73 WHIP, while Cano has faced challenges this year, with a 5.14 ERA, a 2-6 record, one save, 17 holds, and a .272 opponent batting average. Andy Pagés had one hit in the game, while Yanquiel Fernández went hitless. Andy Pagés had one hit in five at-bats on Tuesday during the Dodgers' 11-4 victory over the Rockies. He scored a run and struck out once. In the same game, Yanquiel Fernández, playing for the Rockies, went hitless in two at-bats with two strikeouts while serving as the designated hitter and batting eighth. Pagés has enjoyed a breakout season with the defending World Series champions, while Yanquiel is working to establish a consistent role at the MLB level, making every game opportunity vital for him. Brighter days are anticipated for the 22-year-old in the future. Adrián Morejón delivered a scoreless performance, while José Iglesias earned an RBI. Adrián Morejón achieved his seventh consecutive scoreless performance following a challenging relief appearance on August 3, where he gave up three runs against the Cardinals. On Tuesday, he pitched a scoreless seventh inning in the Padres' 5-1 victory over the Giants. Morejón allowed one hit and struck out one batter, lowering his ERA to 1.88 for the season, with his nine wins being the most among relievers in 2025. In the same game, José Iglesias started for the Padres, batting eighth and playing second base, going 1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts. It has been a tough season for Iglesias, who joined the Padres after an impressive 2024 with the Mets. He is hitting a disappointing .231/.307/.279 with 29 RBIs in 92 games and 280 plate appearances. Johan Oviedo is set to start today. Pirates interim manager Don Kelly said Tuesday that Johan Oviedo will be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Wednesday against the Blue Jays at PNC Park, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. Oviedo should be given a chance to stake claim to a rotation spot for the remainder of the season. The right-hander lasted only one inning in a start earlier this month against the Giants, which was his first big-league outing since September 2023. Oviedo has pitched well in two starts at Indianapolis since then, however, yielding four runs (three earned) with a 15:3 K:BB across 8.2 frames. The Braves sent RHP Daysbel Hernández to Triple-A Gwinnett. Daysbel Hernández has been sent back to the minors so that Atlanta can call up a new bullpen pitcher. Daysbel has posted a 2.72 ERA over 36.1 innings this season, but his 33:30 strikeout-to-walk ratio is concerning. He will join Gwinnett as Atlanta brings in a new bullpen arm to replace him.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Luis Robert Jr. smacks 13th homer. Luis Robert Jr. excelled during the last two weeks of July and the first week of this month. However, in his last eight games, he went 4-for-28 with one RBI, leading to his placement in the sixth spot of the White Sox lineup on Monday. He responded by going 1-for-6, hitting a two-run home run and scoring twice in Monday's game against Atlanta. Robert's home run kicked off a six-run rally for the White Sox in the fourth inning, ending a 10-game streak without a homer. During that period, he managed only 8-for-36 with one RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases. Despite a .218 batting average for the season, Robert is just two home runs shy of achieving his second 15-homer season. Miguel Vargas delivers a strong multi-hit performance. In a 13-9 victory over the Braves on Monday, Miguel Vargas had a multi-hit game, going 2-for-5 with a sacrifice fly, a run scored, an RBI, and a strikeout. He recorded his 26th double of the season, and his sacrifice fly in the top of the 4th inning brought in his 45th RBI, extending the White Sox lead to 6-0. It has been a challenging season for the 25-year-old, who is slashing .231/.307/.397 this year with 96 hits, including 41 extra-base hits, 59 runs scored, and maintaining a perfect 4-0 in stolen bases. Víctor Mederos trails early in defeat. Yoán Moncada with one hit. Víctor Mederos (0-1) surrendered three runs on nine hits and three walks, striking out three over five innings, resulting in a loss against the Reds on Monday. Mederos allowed a two-run homer to Gavin Lux in the first inning, and the Angels couldn't recover from that early setback. In his first two major league starts, Mederos has given up six runs on 12 hits and six walks over nine innings. He'll need to reduce the number of baserunners to be more effective as a starter. If he gets another start, he is tentatively scheduled for a home game against the Cubs this weekend. In the same game, Yoán Moncada recorded one hit in four at-bats, including a strikeout. This hit contributed to his August performance, where the Cuban infielder is batting .321/.406/.393, with no home runs and just three RBIs. Overall, he has accumulated 8 home runs and 27 RBIs in a 2025 season marked by injuries. Early home runs undo Néstor Cortés. Néstor Cortés (1-2) surrendered four runs on seven hits and four walks, striking out five over 5 2/3 innings, resulting in a loss against the Giants on Monday. Cortés allowed all four runs via three home runs in the first inning. Prior to this, he had given up just one homer in his first two starts as a Padres, but his home debut for the team began poorly, and the deficit was too great for his teammates to overcome. This season, Cortés has a 5.87 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and a 22:15 K:BB ratio over 23 innings in five starts between San Diego and Milwaukee. He is set for a challenging home start against the Dodgers this weekend. Yariel Rodríguez took the loss in relief. Yariel Rodríguez experienced his first defeat of the season after pitching 1 1/3 innings against the Pirates on Monday. In the 5-2 defeat, he entered in relief during the sixth inning, issued a walk, but concluded the inning without further trouble by striking out Alexander Canario. The following inning, he gave up a double to Henry Davis to left field, and after the runner advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt by Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Yariel was replaced. The runner eventually scored on a wild pitch by Brendon Little, giving the Pirates a 3-2 lead, and the Blue Jays were unable to rally. Yariel's ERA now stands at 3.19 for the season, despite recent struggles, having pitched 13 2/3 innings and allowing 10 hits and 8 earned runs in his last 15 games. Randy Arozarena didn't get a hit on Monday. In the Phillies' 12-7 win over the Mariners on Monday, Randy Arozarena went 0-for-4, drawing a walk and striking out once. This marked his fourth hitless game since August 13, during which he has managed only 3 hits in 26 at-bats, posting a slash line of .115/.207/.115 with one RBI and 8 strikeouts. Edgar Quero took a rest on Monday. Edgar Quero was not included in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta. Quero had been in the starting position as either catcher or designated hitter in four of the White Sox's previous five games. However, he took a break on Monday as Chicago began a three-game series in Atlanta. Yennier Cano allowed one run in the ninth inning while closing out Monday's victory against the Red Sox. The Orioles brought in lefty Dietrich Enns to pitch the eighth inning with a 4-1 lead. After he completed the inning without allowing a run, he remained on the mound to face Roman Anthony in the ninth with a 6-1 lead. Anthony hit a single, prompting Cano to enter the game. Cano then walked Nathaniel Lowe and surrendered a two-run double to Jarren Duran with two outs before finally getting Ceddanne Rafaela to ground out, ending the game. Although it wasn’t a save situation for Cano, the circumstances suggest he would have earned a save if the Orioles hadn’t extended their lead in the ninth. Andy Pagés fails to get a hit in Dodgers' loss. In the Dodgers' 4-3 defeat on Monday, Andy Pagés had no hits in three at-bats, drawing one walk and striking out twice. The day before, Pagés had hit his 20th home run of the season, but it took him 21 days to achieve it. This underscores some of the challenges the young outfielder is currently experiencing, as he has managed 13 hits in 51 at-bats, with one home run, 6 RBIs, and 10 strikeouts over his last 15 games. Jorge Soler scheduled for further testing. Jorge Soler will keep undergoing tests on his back, and there is no set timeline for his return, according to Thomas Murray of The Sporting Tribune. Soler has been out of action since July 23 due to lower back inflammation. Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery highlighted the complexity of the issue, stating, "Those things can be tricky, especially when you're dealing with that part of your body." Although there is no current timeline for Soler's return, Montgomery expressed optimism that the slugger will be able to play again this season. Pedro León is prepared for a rehab assignment. According to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, Pedro León was set to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. León has been on the injured list for the entire season, initially diagnosed with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his left knee in late February, and then re-injuring it in late May during his rehab assignment. After resting for a couple of weeks, he was cleared to resume activities around mid-June, but he went through a gradual ramp-up period before showing enough progress for the Astros to approve him for game action. Due to his lengthy absence, León will likely need a prolonged rehab assignment and might be optioned to Sugar Land once he is officially activated from the 60-day IL.