Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. In a victory against the Rays on Monday, Miguel Vargas had a performance of 1-for-3, with two walks, a home run, and two runs scored. Miguel Vargas went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two walks, and an extra run scored in Monday's 8-3 victory over the Rays. Vargas made his fifth consecutive start at first base and hit a two-run homer off Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz in the fifth inning, marking his second straight game with a home run. Prior to these consecutive games with home runs, Vargas was in a 26-game stretch without a homer, during which he hit .158 (15-for-95). This might indicate a turning point for him. In 400 total plate appearances, the 25-year-old has a .711 OPS with 12 home runs, four stolen bases, 51 runs scored, and 40 RBIs. Yandy Díaz recorded a solo home run and a walk, going 1-for-4 in a defeat against the White Sox on Monday. Yandy Díaz launched a 380-foot shot at 98.5 mph, marking his 16th home run of the season. He recorded three batted balls exceeding 98 mph that day and has been in exceptional form since June 1, boasting a .367/.439/.557 slash line with eight home runs, 27 runs scored, and 24 RBIs over 41 games. The Rays have made it clear to other teams that Yandy will not be traded at the deadline. Luis Robert Jr. is heating up. On Monday against the Rays, Luis Robert Jr. recorded two hits in four at-bats, driving in two runs. This performance extended his hitting streak to eight games, which began before the All-Star break. During this stretch, he has maintained a .393 batting average, with two home runs, eight RBI, eight runs scored, and three stolen bases. Although Robert is currently positioned in the lower half of the White Sox's batting lineup, his ongoing performance might lead to a change in his batting order placement. Andy Pagés hits a home run in Monday's victory. Andy Pagés went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 victory over the Twins. Pagés extended the Dodgers' lead with a blast in the seventh inning, marking his first home run since July 2. In the 13 games between these home runs, he posted a .208 average with just one double and one RBI, although this decline is part of a broader slump affecting the Dodgers overall. The outfielder maintains a .282/.321/.479 slash line with 18 homers, 60 RBI, 47 runs scored, and eight stolen bases over 97 games, so there is no concern about his playing time being in jeopardy. Yariel Rodríguez achieves his 11th hold. Yariel Rodríguez pitched 2/3 scoreless innings in the Blue Jays' 4-1 victory over the Yankees. His performance in the eighth inning was impeccable, even with two inherited runners on base, securing his 11th hold of the season. This was his eighth consecutive scoreless appearance, during which he has thrown 8 1/3 innings, given up 5 hits, and maintained a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 10:3. With a July ERA of 0.96, he remains one of the leading setup relievers this year. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. secured an RBI on Monday. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. did not get a hit on Monday as the D-backs lost 6-3 to the Astros. He ended the game 0-for-3, but managed to contribute his 48th RBI of the season and also earned a walk. Gurriel is currently facing difficulties, with a batting average of just .107/.156/.103 over his last seven games and 29 at-bats, recording only one RBI and four strikeouts. Aroldis Chapman remains scoreless. Aroldis Chapman delivered another scoreless inning during Boston's 3-2 defeat against Philadelphia. He took the mound in the eighth inning, finishing with one hit and a strikeout. This marked his 12th straight scoreless appearance, during which he has pitched 11 2/3 innings, allowed four hits, and maintained an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio of 22:1. Adrián Morejón clinches victory for Padres over Marlins. Adrián Morejón clinched the victory for the San Diego Padres by delivering 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief, striking out two, in their 2-1 triumph against the Miami Marlins. This marked his eighth victory of the season. Following this game, Morejón boasts an impressive 1.76 ERA over 46 innings this season. This outing also contributed to his season totals, bringing him to 45 strikeouts and a WHIP of 0.78. Jorge Soler took a break on Monday. Jorge Soler was not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. This marked his second day off in the Angels' first four games of the second half. Over the weekend, during the team's three-game series in Philadelphia, Soler went 3-for-8, hitting a solo home run and drawing two walks. Yordan Álvarez has advanced to practicing with light soft toss. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Yordan Álvarez was approved to start hitting off slow toss on Monday. Yordan was allowed to swing a bat again on Friday and advanced further on Monday by swinging against slow toss. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that he is expected to hit again on Tuesday. Although the team has not set a specific timeline for Yordan's return, it appears he will keep progressing through his hitting routine and may rejoin the lineup as the designated hitter during the current road trip if everything proceeds smoothly.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Luis Robert Jr. achieved a multi-hit game on Saturday. Luis Robert Jr. went 2-for-4, scoring three runs, driving in one RBI, drawing a walk, and stealing a base in Saturday's 10-4 victory over the Pirates. Robert hit a single in the fifth inning, advanced to second on an error, stole third, and scored on a base hit. He then drove in a run with another single in the sixth before scoring his second run. In the seventh, Luis Robert scored a third time after walking. The outfielder is on a six-game hitting streak, featuring two home runs, six RBIs, seven runs scored, and two steals. This season, he's slashing .201/.289/.343 with 10 home runs, 38 RBIs, and 34 runs scored over 315 plate appearances. Yoán Moncada had a perfect 2-for-2 performance, hitting a home run, scoring twice, and drawing a walk in the game against the Phillies on Saturday. Jorge Soler with one strikeout. In the second inning, Yoán Moncada earned a walk and later hit a single in the fourth, scoring on Zach Neto's base hit. He then hit a solo home run off Seth Johnson at the start of the sixth inning, marking his eighth of the season. With a left-handed pitcher on the mound in the eighth, Jorge Soler pinch-hit for Moncada but Soler struck out in his sole appearance in the game. Miguel Vargas hits two doubles in victory. On Saturday against the Pirates, Miguel Vargas went 2-for-5, hitting two doubles and scoring a run. This marked his first multi-hit game in his last eight starts, with doubles in both the sixth and eighth innings. Despite having a tough July, with just 8 hits in 50 at-bats, one RBI, and six runs scored, it's noteworthy that Vargas has only struck out eight times during this period. Randy Arozarena's pair of hits leads Mariners to a 7-6 victory against the Astros. Randy Arozarena played a crucial role in the Seattle Mariners' 7-6 win against the Houston Astros by recording two hits, including a double, and scoring twice. His performance on Saturday was part of his consistent contributions this season. This season, Arozarena has a batting average of .252 and an OPS of .828 across 95 games. His recent performance has been outstanding, boasting a .417 average with five hits in his last three games. Additionally, he has achieved 89 hits, with 21 doubles and 18 home runs in 2025, leading all Cubans in home runs. José Iglesias records two hits in the Padres' defeat against the Nationals. José Iglesias achieved two hits in four at-bats, including a double, and scored a run during the Padres' 4-2 defeat against the Nationals. This double marked his sixth of the season and Iglesias also extended his hitting streak to six games. Despite the Padres' 4-2 loss, Iglesias' contributions raised his season average to .234, reflecting consistent performance in recent games. His OPS for the year stands at .559. Yandy Díaz's hit, run, and two walks propel Rays past Orioles. The Rays narrowly defeated the Orioles 4-3, with Yandy Díaz making a significant impact by recording a hit, scoring a run, and securing two walks. In the 2025 season, Díaz has maintained a .290 batting average over 92 games. His steady performance is reflected in his .291/.343/.465 slash line. Currently, he is on a four-game hitting streak and boasts an impressive .296/.371/.444 slash line for July, along with 2 home runs and 10 RBIs. Adolis García recorded one hit on Saturday. Adolis García had a 1-for-4 performance on Saturday during the Rangers' 4-1 victory against the Tigers, also scoring a run. This outing continued the strong form of the Cuban outfielder, who has rejuvenated his season in July, posting a slash line of .267/.302/.450 with three home runs and 11 RBIs. Furthermore, Adolis has hit safely in 12 of his 14 games this month. For the year, he has accumulated 13 homers, 56 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases. Andy Pagés hitless against the Brewers. Andy Pagés went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Brewers. Pagés, who reached his 100th hit mark in his last at-bat before the All-Star Game, hasn't hit a single in the last two games since the season resumed, going 0-for-7 with three strikeouts in his last two games. It has been a breakthrough season for the Cuban outfielder, who is hitting .279/.319/.469 with 17 home runs and 59 RBIs in 2025, his RBI total being the highest mark for Cubans this year. Raisel Iglesias suffers devastating loss. Raisel Iglesias had been effective in his previous 15 scoreless appearances, but on Saturday, the Yankees changed the narrative when Iglesias gave up a grand slam to Trent Grisham in the ninth inning. This broke an 8-8 tie and secured the Yankees' lead. It was a pivotal inning for the Cuban pitcher, who started by allowing a double to Paul Goldschmidt. After getting Cody Bellinger out, he intentionally walked Aaron Judge and then walked Giancarlo Stanton, loading the bases. Jazz Chisholm recorded the second out with a line drive to third base, but Grisham capitalized on a slider from the Cuban RHP, driving the ball into right-center field for the victory. Iglesias suffered a significant loss, increasing his ERA to 5.12 for the season, with a 4-6 record over 41 games, including 11 saves. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hitless against the Cardinals on Saturday. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had a hitless performance, going 0-for-5 on Saturday as the D-backs defeated the Cardinals 10-1. He also struck out twice. Gurriel is experiencing a brief slump this July, with a batting line of .167/.219/.233 and no home runs or RBIs in his last seven games. So far this year, he has 12 home runs and 47 RBIs. Néstor Cortés allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings on Friday during a minor league rehab start with Triple-A Nashville. Curt Hogg from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Brewers manager Pat Murphy suggested Néstor may have another rehab outing before returning to the majors. An official update on his status is anticipated in the coming days.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Yandy Díaz had three hits in four at-bats, scored three runs, and hit a grand slam against the Orioles on Friday. Yandy Díaz went 3-for-4 with a grand slam, two more runs scored, and a walk in Friday's 11-1 victory over Baltimore. On Friday, Yandy set a season high in RBI and marked his 10th game of the year with at least three hits. The veteran infielder has recorded at least one hit in 10 of his first 13 games in July, maintaining a hot streak at the plate. Since June began, Yandy has a slash line of .362/427/.553 with 14 extra-base hits and 23 RBI over 171 plate appearances. Luis Robert Jr. delivered an impressive performance, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBIs, three runs scored, two walks, and a stolen base in a 10-1 victory over the Pirates on Friday. Luis Robert Jr. had a perfect night, going 2-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks, two additional runs, and a stolen base in the White Sox's 10-1 victory over the Pirates on Friday. Robert was a standout, reaching base four times and displaying his power-speed combination with his 10th home run and 23rd stolen base of the season. Since coming back from the injured list, the 27-year-old outfielder has hit safely in six of seven games, achieving a 7-for-21 (.333) record with two home runs and four walks, while continuing to be a key player in the middle of the White Sox's lineup. Edgar Quero hits his second career home run. Edgar Quero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk, and an additional run scored in Friday's 10-1 win over the Pirates. The 22-year-old rookie put the White Sox on the scoreboard early by hitting a 391-foot solo home run off Bailey Falter in the first inning, marking his second career MLB home run. Later, he added a double in the seventh inning, making it his third career game with multiple extra-base hits. Quero has been performing well at the plate recently, going 6-for-21 (.286) with two homers over his last seven games while continuing to earn spots in the middle of Chicago's lineup. Randy Arozarena hit a home run and drew a walk in Friday's victory against the Astros. Randy Arozarena went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 6-1 victory over the Astros. Although Arozarena went 0-for-3 in the All-Star Game, his power returned with the regular season's continuation. He's hit home runs in his last three games for the Mariners, bringing his total to 18 for the year, with 10 in his last 14 games. The outfielder now has a .252/.358/.470 slash line, with 49 RBIs, 54 runs scored, and 16 stolen bases over 95 games, putting him on track for a fifth consecutive 20-20 season. The question, of course, is how much regression Arozarena might face in the upcoming weeks or months. Jorge Soler's strength leads Angels to narrow victory over Phillies. Jorge Soler contributed to the win against the Phillies by going 1-for-3, hitting a home run, while also scoring and drawing a walk. Following today's win over Philadelphia, Soler maintains a .205 batting average with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs over 78 games this season. Over his last seven games, he's batting .286. Raisel Iglesias pitched another scoreless inning in the victory over the Yankees. During the Braves' 7-3 win against the Yankees on Friday, Raisel Iglesias secured the game by delivering a flawless ninth inning. He recorded one strikeout in his performance. Over his last 15 games, Iglesias has maintained a spotless ERA, pitching 13 2/3 innings with an impressive 18:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and allowing only six hits, steadily reclaiming his position as the team's closer. Miguel Vargas ignites White Sox victory with two runs and two walks. Miguel Vargas played a key role in the Chicago White Sox's commanding 10-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, scoring twice and earning two walks. Vargas showed discipline against the Pirates, reaching base twice through walks in the White Sox's victory. His patience at the plate has contributed to a .297 on-base percentage this season, despite a .218 batting average over 93 games. Vargas did not get a hit in his 3 at-bats, aligning with his recent trend of a .125 average over the last 3 games. Despite his recent struggles at the plate, his road OPS remains strong at .794, demonstrating his ability to perform well away from home. Yordan Álvarez started swinging a bat again on Thursday. The 28-year-old power hitter is gradually progressing in his recovery from a minor fracture in his right hand. He is currently with the Astros in Seattle, where he will continue his workouts with the goal of eventually going on a minor league rehab assignment when he is ready. General manager Dana Brown mentioned on Sunday that the organization might "try to speed up Yordan's return." Although Yordan has only recently started swinging, it seems Houston is aiming to have him back in the lineup during the road trip. Initially, he will likely ease back into action by playing as the designated hitter. Yordan has been on the injured list since May 5 due to the fractured hand. Mariners outfield prospect Lázaro Montes smashed a three-run home run on Friday for Double-A Arkansas. Lázaro Montes has hit three home runs in his last four games and ranks second in the minors with 24 home runs this season. The 20-year-old power hitter's ability to hit home runs is genuine, and he's performing well since his promotion to the Double-A level in late June, boasting a 1.075 OPS over 16 games. He has a strong chance of ending the year as one of the top 25 prospects. Yoán Moncada was absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies. A little bit of a surprise considering Yoán Moncada was in the lineup on a consistent basis prior to the All-Star break. Hopefully this is just a day off for the 30-year-old.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Luis Robert Jr. hit his ninth home run of the season, going 1-for-3, as the White Sox lost the opening game of Friday’s doubleheader against the Guardians. Luis Robert Jr. put the White Sox on the scoreboard and tied the game at two runs each with a 378-foot two-run homer off Logan Allen in the second inning. That was all the scoring they managed in the game. Describing the first half of the season as rough for the 27-year-old outfielder would be an understatement. He is batting a dismal .187/.272/.323 with nine home runs, 34 RBIs, and 22 stolen bases in his first 294 plate appearances. Adolis Garcia hit 2-for-5, including a home run, in the game against the Astros on Friday. Adolis Garcia hit his 12th home run of the year. The 32-year-old outfielder launched a solo homer off Lance McCullers in the third inning. He currently has a batting average of .234, an OPS of .675, and 54 RBIs this season. Recently involved in trade rumors, Adolis could be the team's most valuable trade asset. In Friday's 6-5 victory over the Cardinals, Raisel Iglesias earned the save by not allowing any baserunners in the ninth inning and striking out one batter. It's important to note that Dylan Lee might have been unavailable after pitching the last two days and suffering a blown save in Thursday's loss to the Athletics. Nonetheless, Iglesias is definitely improving and striving to reclaim his closer role, having had a 6.75 ERA as of June 5. The experienced right-hander hasn't allowed a run over his last 11.2 innings, during which he has a 0.60 WHIP and a 16:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Jorge Soler did not play on Friday. According to Jack Janes of TheSportingTribune.com, Jorge Soler was not included in the lineup for Friday's game against Arizona. Soler, who is on a four-game hitting streak, took a rest day on Friday against Ryne Nelson and the D-backs. Yordan Alvarez has not yet been cleared to start swinging again. The Astros have not yet given Yordan Alvarez the green light to start swinging again. according to Brian McTaggart on Twitter. For now, it's a wait-and-see situation for Alvarez, with no set timetable for his return. Nestor Cortes Pitches Four Shutout Innings. Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (elbow) continued his rehabilitation with High-A Wisconsin on Thursday. The left-hander pitched four scoreless innings, giving up three hits, with no walks and two strikeouts. Cortes threw just 54 pitches in this session, as the Brewers are cautious not to overexert him early in his rehab. After the game, Cortes mentioned he would have at least one more rehab start, but will likely pitch in two games before rejoining the Brewers' rotation. He is expected to be ready to return before the end of July. Luis D. Morales Transitioning to Bullpen at Triple-A Las Vegas Athletics right-handed pitching prospect Luis D. Morales has recently moved into a bullpen position at Triple-A Las Vegas. After recording a 5.90 ERA over six starts since his promotion in late May, the A's have transitioned Morales into a multi-inning relief role for his last four appearances. The initial results have been promising. Morales has given up just two earned runs on eight hits over nine innings from the bullpen, demonstrating improved effectiveness in shorter outings. The 22-year-old possesses a lively fastball that can reach 99 mph, along with a slider, curveball, and changeup in his repertoire. The Athletics might be preparing Morales for a late-season relief role or adjusting his long-term path toward a high-leverage bullpen position. Lazaro Montes maintains strong power performance. Lazaro Montes, the outfield prospect for the Seattle Mariners, continued to showcase his power on Thursday evening. Against Double-A Tula, the promising player went 1-for-4, hitting a home run and striking out twice. This marks his second home run in the last three games. Since being promoted to Double-A Arkansas, Montes has achieved an impressive .273/.388/.636 slash line, including one double and five home runs. Ranked as the No. 29 prospect on MLB.com, he started the season in High-A and needed only 67 games to earn his promotion. During that period, Montes maintained a .269/.387/.572 slash line with 12 doubles and 18 home runs. Altogether, Montes' 23 home runs this season place him in a tie for the most in the minor leagues alongside Ryan Ward of the Dodgers.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Adolis García hit a home run and brought in three runs, contributing to the Rangers' 11-4 victory over the Angels on Thursday. Adolis García had a strong performance, going 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI, and scoring two runs in Thursday's 11-4 victory over the Angels. García hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, solidifying the blowout win by extending the lead to 11-3. The 32-year-old also contributed with an RBI single, bringing his season total to 53. Garcia has maintained a hitting streak for six consecutive games and has hit safely in nine of his last 10 appearances. Although the outfielder is not known for consistent hitting, he excels in power and run production. This season, he's batting .231 with a .665 OPS, 11 home runs, 53 RBIs, 32 runs scored, 19 doubles, and nine stolen bases over 89 games. Adolis is also involved in trade rumors, and while his performance hasn't been stellar over the past year and a half, his talent suggests he can still deliver impressive numbers. Aroldis Chapman secured his 16th save on Thursday by fanning two batters in a scoreless ninth inning against the Rays. Aroldis Chapman secured the save in Thursday's 4-3 victory over the Rays, giving up one hit in a scoreless ninth inning and striking out two batters. The experienced left-hander continues to excel as Boston's closer in 2025, having successfully converted 16 of his 17 save chances. Moreover, Chapman hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 16 innings. This year, Chapman is heading to the All-Star Game for the first time since 2021, marking his eighth appearance overall. His ERA has dropped to 1.22 after Thursday's night, and with his contract set to expire at the end of the year, he could be the most sought-after reliever at the trade deadline, if the Red Sox decide to make him available. Adrián Morejón clinches victory for the Padres. Adrián Morejón secured the victory for the Padres in a close 4-3 match against the Diamondbacks, pitching 1 1/3 innings and striking out two batters. He got out of a tight spot in the fifth inning by getting Eugenio Suárez to pop up to first base, leaving two runners on and two outs. This marked his seventh win of the season. He allowed one hit and one walk. Following this performance, Morejón's ERA stays at a neat 1.71 over 42 innings this season. His WHIP is 0.83, highlighting his skill in effectively limiting baserunners. José Iglesias' pair of hits lead Padres to victory over D-backs. In the Padres' 4-3 win against the D-backs, José Iglesias contributed with two hits in four at-bats. Although he didn't hit any extra-base hits, Iglesias maintained a .229 batting average for the season. His strikeout in this game was his 35th of the year. Recently, Iglesias has shown a .375 average over the last three games, a significant improvement from his .250 average over the last five games. This season, he has accumulated 40 hits in 175 at-bats, with an on-base percentage of .291. In his limited role with the team, Iglesias has 21 RBIs but no home runs, and his slugging percentage is .257. Randy Arozarena contributed with one hit. The Mariners suffered a tough 6-5 defeat in 10 innings to the Yankees on Thursday, with Randy Arozarena going 1-for-4 and scoring a run. Arozarena has shown remarkable form over the past 30 games, hitting .301/.382/.593 with 8 home runs, 19 RBIs, and 5 stolen bases. His OPS stands at .800 this season, and with his 15 home runs, he is on track to surpass the 20-home run mark for the fifth consecutive season. Raisel Iglesias and Daysbel Hernández did not allow any runs against the A's. On Thursday, Raisel Iglesias and Daysbel Hernández pitched consecutively in the Braves' 5-4 defeat to the A's. Daysbel delivered a flawless eighth inning in a 4-4 tie, striking out one batter. Iglesias mirrored this performance in the ninth inning. This marked Daysbel's seventh straight scoreless appearance since May 29, when Boston scored against him. Iglesias, on the other hand, has revitalized his season, achieving 10 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings with his Thursday performance, although he might be a potential trade asset for the Braves before the July 31 trade deadline. Yoán Moncada and Jorge Soler combined for two hits on Thursday. In Thursday's 11-4 defeat against the Rangers, Jorge Soler and Yoán Moncada collectively achieved two hits. Soler was 1-for-2, scoring a run, with a walk and a strikeout, while Moncada was 1-for-3, also with a walk and a strikeout. Both players have faced injuries this year that sidelined them, with Soler experiencing a below-average season, tallying just 10 home runs and 31 RBIs in 76 games. Similarly, Moncada has recorded only 6 home runs and 19 RBIs, but in just 33 games. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went hitless on Thursday. During a 4-3 defeat to the Padres, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. failed to get a hit in four at-bats. This marked his second hitless game in the last three, reducing his stats to .297/.350/.568 for July. Gurriel is expected to enhance all his statistics in the season's second half, after a first half where he recorded a .255/.302/.431 batting line, with 12 home runs, 47 RBIs, and only 51 strikeouts over 87 games and 371 plate appearances. Yandy Díaz recorded one hit. The Rays narrowly lost 4-3 to Boston on Thursday, with Yandy Díaz going 1-for-4 as the leadoff and designated hitter. This marked Yandy's fifth straight game with a hit in July, during which he's slashing .250/.300/.389, following an outstanding June where he slashed .400/.469/.610 with five home runs and 13 RBIs. This year, Yandy has already hit 14 home runs, matching his total from 2024, and is on track to surpass his career highs of 22 home runs and 78 RBIs from 2023.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Edgar Quero hit two doubles and was struck by a pitch on Wednesday, helping the White Sox defeat the Jays 2-1 and end their 10-game winning streak. Both runs came in the fourth inning when Quero doubled, driving in Austin Slater, and then scored on a Lenyn Sosa single. Quero was making just his fifth start in the White Sox’s last 13 games, as Kyle Teel has surpassed him on the depth chart. Unfortunately, the team has abandoned the strategy of using both catchers simultaneously; Quero last served as DH on June 23, and Teel hasn't since June 14. In the game, Quero added to his season totals with two doubles, bringing his season count to nine. He contributed an RBI, raising his total to 20 for the year. After 58 games, Quero's slash line is .275/.353/.343, and over his last five games, he's been hitting .429, with a recent OPS of 1.365. His two doubles in the game continued a steady increase in extra-base hits this season. Jorge Soler hits crucial home run on Wednesday. Jorge Soler went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in an 11-8 win against Texas on Wednesday. After being hitless in his first three at-bats, Soler delivered when it counted, hitting a 421-foot, two-run homer to break an 8-8 tie in the bottom of the eighth inning. This was a crucial hit for the veteran outfielder, who had been struggling with a .136 average and only six RBIs over his previous 22 games. During that period, he had a high strikeout rate of 37.8 percent, and Wednesday was only the second time in his last 15 games that he didn't strike out. Randy Arozarena's power stands out despite the defeat to the Yankees. Randy Arozarena had a 1-for-3 performance, hitting a home run, driving in two runs, scoring once, walking once, and striking out once in the Mariners' 9-6 defeat against the Yankees. Following today's loss, Arozarena holds a .247 batting average with 15 home runs and 44 RBI over 90 games this season. The seasoned outfielder is batting .281 with 13 RBI in his last 15 games. Yariel Rodríguez had another scoreless outing. Yariel Rodríguez delivered another scoreless outing in the Blue Jays' close 2-1 loss to the White Sox. In another high-leverage situation, Yariel pitched 1 1/3 innings, preserving the narrow margin in the loss. Yariel allowed one hit but struck out two. With his outing, Yariel lowered his ERA to 1.96 and his WHIP to 0.82 over the last 15 games, while it was his third consecutive scoreless outing in July. Yariel maintains a 42:15 SO:BB ratio in 45 2/3 innings this year. Andy Pagés breaks hitless streak. Andy Pagés saw his streak of consecutive at-bats without a hit reach 13, but it ended in the sixth inning of the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday. Pagés singled, his first since July 5 against Houston, and also struck out twice in the game. A decline in Pagés' form is generally expected, and it seems to have been the same this month, but the Cuban is continuing a tremendous season that has him slashing .283/.323/.484 with 33 extra-base hits, including 17 home runs and 58 RBIs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. contributes with two doubles in the Diamondbacks' 8-2 victory. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. delivered two doubles and scored a run, propelling the D-backs to an 8-2 victory over the Padres. Continuing his impressive recent form, Gurriel Jr. added a pair of doubles in the win against the Padres. He reached base three times, raising his July batting average to .333 with a 1.025 OPS over eight games. This season, Gurriel Jr. has tallied 20 doubles, maintaining a .258 average with a .738 OPS in 86 games. His performance on the road stands out, with a .285 average and a .791 OPS. Miguel Vargas contributed with a hit. Miguel Vargas aportó a la victoria de 2-1 del White Sox sobre el Blue Jays, conectando de 3-1. Fue apenas el cuarto hit de Vargas en el mes de julio, un mes que lo mantiene con un solitario extrabase y todavía sin remolcadas. Vargas ha decaído ofensivamente después de un favorable mes de mayo y ahora batea para .220/.301/.388 en el año con todavía 10 jonrones y 34 remolcadas. Daysbel Hernández completes a scoreless inning. Daysel Hernández delivered a scoreless inning in the Braves' 9-2 win over the A's. Hernández recorded one strikeout. This marks the 28th appearance for the Cuban pitcher, who has had an impressive season with 28 innings pitched, a 3-1 record, and a 1.93 ERA. Although his 27:21 strikeout-to-walk ratio is puzzling, Hernández has managed to limit damage by allowing only six earned runs this year, largely due to his opponents' batting average of .163.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Adolis García excels in Rangers' 13-1 victory against Angels. Adolis García played a key role in their 13-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels by hitting a double and scoring twice. In the game Adolis reached base three times. His performance brings his season total to 19 doubles and over the past seven games, Adolis has a batting average of .267 with eight hits in 30 at-bats. During this period, his OPS is .646, and he has accumulated five RBIs. Adrián Morejón clinches another victory for the Padres over the Diamondbacks, while Lourdes Gurriel's hitting streak concludes in the same match. Adrián Morejón claimed the win for the Padres with a concise yet impactful appearance against the Diamondbacks, contributing to a 1-0 triumph. Morejón pitched a swift third of an inning, securing the victory for the Padres. He gave up no hits, allowed one walk, and recorded one strikeout, showcasing his season WHIP of 0.82. Over 44 games this season, Morejón has achieved six wins and three losses with an impressive 1.78 ERA. His strikeout-to-walk ratio demonstrates efficiency with 37 strikeouts and only eight walks, highlighting his 8.3 K/9 rate. In the same game for the D-backs, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had no hits in four at-bats and struck out twice. The game without a hit broke Gurriel's eight-game hitting streak and lowered his season batting average to .255/.301/.429, with 12 home runs and 47 RBIs. Yennier Cano charged with loss. Yennier Cano took the loss Tuesday during the Mets' 7-6 10-inning victory over the Orioles. Cano pitched in the tenth inning and was responsible for the decisive run, after failing to prevent the runner inherited at second base due to the tiebreak from scoring on a single by Juan Soto. He allowed two hits in the inning, walked one, and struck out one. It is Cano's fifth loss of the season and his first since May 19 against the Brewers. Yoán Moncada was hitless in return to lineup. Yoán Moncada was activated yesterday and went 0-for-4 on Tuesday versus the Rangers in his return to the lineup. Starting at third base and batting sixth, Moncada was playing in his first game for the Angels in more than a month after battling right knee inflammation. Néstor Cortés persists with rehab assignment. Néstor Cortés is set to proceed with his rehab assignment on Thursday with High-A Wisconsin, as reported by Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com. Last week, the experienced left-hander pitched three scoreless innings in his initial rehab appearance with Triple-A Nashville. On Thursday, he'll aim to reach approximately 65 pitches. Cortés is expected to have another rehab start before possibly rejoining Milwaukee's rotation soon after the All-Star break. Yandy Díaz contributed with a hit. Yandy Díaz recorded a hit in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers, going 1-for-4. This marked his third straight game with a hit, and he's successfully hit in five of the seven games played in July. Díaz is enjoying an impressive season, boasting an expected batting average (xBA) of .300 and an expected weighted on-base average (xwOBA) of .370. His current slash line stands at .288/.343/.467, with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs. Miguel Vargas went hitless. In a game shortened to six innings due to rain, the Blue Jays defeated the White Sox 6-1. Miguel Vargas went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in the game. This performance contributed to a difficult July for Vargas, who has a slash line of .111/.143/.148 for the month, with no home runs or RBIs. Orlando Ribalta is beginning a rehab assignment. According to Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com, the Nationals assigned Orlando Ribalta to Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday to start a rehab assignment. Ribalta has been out since mid-April due to a right biceps strain but has now been approved to participate in rehab games after a significant hiatus. Considering the duration of his absence, Ribalta will probably need an extended rehab assignment before he can be considered for removal from the 15-day injured list. The Angels have sent RHP Víctor Mederos to Triple-A Salt Lake. Víctor Mederos was with the team for about 24 hours before being sent out prior to Tuesday’s game against the Rangers to create space for a new relief pitcher. The 24-year-old right-hander has appeared in two relief games in the major leagues this season. Andy Pagés struggles continue. Andy Pagés had another game without a hit during the Dodgers' 3-1 defeat to the Brewers on Tuesday. Playing right field and batting cleanup, Pagés went 0-for-4 and struck out twice. This game increased his streak of hitless at-bats to 11. Jorge Soler had a day off on Tuesday. Jorge Soler was not included in Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers. After returning from the IL, Soler has gone 4-for-24 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored over seven games, leading to his benching on Tuesday. Randy Arozarena hitless on Tuesday. In a 10-3 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday, Randy Arozarena went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Arozarena has been on fire over the last 15 games, hitting .293/.328/.621 with six home runs and 11 RBIs. He has improved his season to include 14 HRs, 42 RBIs, and a .246/.351/.441 slash line. Yordan Álvarez has not started hitting again. Yordan Álvarez is still not hitting after receiving injections last week to alleviate persistent pain in his right hand, which is unrelated to the hand fracture he has been recovering from. The Astros are expected to provide a clearer timetable for his return sometime after next week’s All-Star Game. The White Sox have reinstated OF Luis Robert Jr. from the 10-day injured list. Luis Robert Jr. was sidelined for just under two weeks due to a hamstring strain, and now he has slightly over two weeks to attract the attention of contenders before a likely trade later this month. On Tuesday, he recorded one hit in two at-bats. Overall, his season has been underwhelming, with a slash line of .187/.272/.315, 8 home runs, and 32 RBIs.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s trio of hits leads the Diamondbacks to victory over the Padres. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. contributed three hits, featuring a double and an RBI, in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 6-3 win against the San Diego Padres. Gurriel's performance marked another three-hit game, extending his hitting streak to eight games, during which he holds a .345 average over the past seven games. His season stats show a .258 batting average and an OPS of .736 over 84 games. His recent uptick includes a .360 average in July, signaling a strong start to the month. Jorge Soler's double leads Angels to a 6-5 victory against the Rangers. Jorge Soler played a key role in the Angels' 6-5 victory over the Rangers by hitting a double and scoring a run. This game against the Rangers marked Soler's 12th double of the season, contributing to the close win. With 257 at-bats this year, his batting average is .206 and his OPS is .641, reflecting a challenging season at the plate. In the last 10 games, Soler has a .156 batting average, achieving five hits in 32 at-bats. Despite these difficulties, he has contributed 29 RBIs in 74 games this season, adding value to the Angels' lineup. Miguel Vargas recorded a hit against the Blue Jays. In the White Sox's 8-4 loss to the Blue Jays, Miguel Vargas went 1-for-5 with one run scored. Vargas is in a slump offensively, with a .123/.206/.193 slash line and no home runs, just two RBIs, and 13 strikeouts in his last 15 games. In what looks like his best season in the majors, Vargas is slashing .220/.300/.391 with 10 homers and 34 RBIs in 87 games. Yanquiel Fernández went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being replaced by a pinch-hitter on Monday against the Red Sox. Since joining the majors, Yanquiel Fernández has been benched for both games against left-handed pitchers. In his five starts, Kyle Farmer has twice replaced him when a lefty was pitching. This strategy would be understandable if he were on a contending team and fully prepared for the majors except for hitting lefties. However, Yanquiel is just 22, still developing, and playing for one of the worst teams in history. He should be given the opportunity to improve against left-handers, whether that’s in Triple-A or at the major league level. Andy Pagés didn't get any hits on Monday. Andy Pagés is facing challenges with his offense, as he went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in the Dodgers' 9-1 defeat against the Brewers on Monday. Despite this, Pagés is experiencing a remarkable season, boasting a .288/.329/.494 slash line, with 95 hits, 33 extra-base hits, including 17 home runs, 45 runs scored, and 58 RBIs. Nevertheless, in July, his performance has dipped to a .250 average with one home run and three RBIs, and he has gone hitless in seven consecutive at bats. Adolis García drives in a run. On Monday, Adolis García went 1-for-4 in the Rangers' 6-5 defeat to the Angels, securing his 50th RBI of the season. Although García has reached 50 RBIs, his disappointing .228/.270/.380 slash line is influenced by his Chase% (36.5), Whiff% (31.5), and BB% (5.2), all of which are among the bottom 20 in MLB this year. Yandy Díaz contributed a hit on Monday. In the Rays' 5-1 defeat against the Tigers on Monday, Yandy Díaz went 1-for-4 and struck out once. Having a consistently strong season, Yandy is potentially on pace to achieve career-best statistics midway through the season. His current slash line is .289/.344/.469, with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs over 85 games and 378 plate appearances. The Angels have recalled RHP Víctor Mederos from Triple-A Salt Lake. Víctor Mederos was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of Monday's game against the Rangers. Mederos is set for another opportunity in the major leagues after previously making one appearance this season. On April 25 against the Twins, he gave up two runs on two hits and three walks, while striking out two over three innings. On Monday he pitched one scoreless inning, in the Angels 605 win against the Rangers. He walked one batter and struckout two. José Iglesias with one hit night. José Iglesias was not a regular in the Padres' 6-3 loss to the D-backs. He entered the game as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-2. In a limited role with the Padres, Iglesias is hitting a meager .222/.289/.251 in 63 games and 192 plate appearances. His situation doesn't seem likely to change this year, though it could very well be his last at this level. Luis Robert Jr. is expected to be removed from the injured list sometime this week. There hasn't been an official announcement from the White Sox, but it seems Robert might return before the All-Star break next week. The 27-year-old center fielder was placed on the injured list in late June due to a mild left hamstring strain.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Randy Arozarena hit a decisive solo home run in the sixth inning on Sunday, leading the Mariners to a 1-0 win against the visiting Pirates. The Mariners struggled to make progress against Pirates' ace Paul Skenes, but Arozarena capitalized as soon as Skenes left the game. He crushed a 2-0 fastball from Carmen Mlodzinski for a 399-foot (110.2 mph EV) solo home run that turned out to be the deciding factor in the game. The 30-year-old outfielder has been on fire at the plate, hitting six home runs in his last seven games. With his 1-for-3 performance, he's now batting .249/.355/.446 with 14 homers, 42 RBI, and 15 stolen bases this season. Yandy Díaz hit a double and scored twice. Yandy Díaz went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored, and an RBI in Sunday's extra-inning victory over Minnesota. Initially, Yandy was 0-for-3 but later singled and scored in the eighth inning. He followed that with an RBI double and another run in the 10th inning. After having six consecutive games with multiple hits in late June, Yandy has recorded four multi-hit games in his last 11 appearances. The veteran slugger is now slashing .289/.345/.472 with 33 extra-base hits and 52 RBI over 84 games. Aroldis Chapman credited with second hold. Aroldis Chapman earned his second hold of the season in the Red Sox's 6-4 victory over the Nationals. In the eighth inning, Chapman allowed one hit while striking out two batters. Since signing him last December, Chapman has met all of the Red Sox's expectations. He has successfully converted all but one save opportunity, reduced his walk rate by 50% from last year, and his 0.771 WHIP highlights his impressive dominance. He is an All-Star and also a possible trade card for Boston before the July 31 deadline. Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero went hitless. Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero went hitless in the White Sox's 6-4 loss to the Rockies. Vargas and Quero combined to go 0-for-6, both with one walk, while Quero struck out once and also scored a run. Vargas is hitting .221/.301/.394 with 10 homers and 34 RBIs in 86 games and 355 plate appearances this year, while Quero is hitting .269/.345/.326 with one homer and 19 RBIs in 57 games in his rookie year. Lázaro Estrada demoted to Triple-A. On Sunday, the Blue Jays sent Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo. This move was made to make space on the 26-man roster for Ryan Burr (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day injured list. Estrada, after receiving his first major league call-up on Friday, delivered an impressive performance in Saturday's 11-inning victory over the Angels, allowing one earned run on two hits with no walks and striking out four over four innings of extended relief. Raisel Iglesias and Yennier Cano with scoreless innings. Raisel Iglesias and Yennier Cano faced off in Sunday's game, where the Orioles defeated the Braves 2-1. For the Braves, Iglesias pitched a perfect ninth inning, striking out two batters and extending his consecutive scoreless innings to 9 2/3. During that stretch, Iglesias has an impressive 14:1 SO:BB ratio. For the Orioles, Cano pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out one, earning his 12th hold of the year. Since being recalled from AAA by the Orioles on July 2, Cano has three scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Adrián Morejón collects hold #12. Adrián Morejón matched his career high of 12 holds from 2024 during the Padres' 4-1 victory over the Rangers on Sunday. Morejón pitched a one-hit, one-strikeout eighth inning, earning his 12th hold in just 43 games this year compared to the 60 he needed in all of 2024. His scoreless inning lowered his ERA to 1.80 in 40 innings, where he maintains a 36:7 SO:BB ratio while opponents hit against him for a career-low .172. Yanquiel Fernández achieves his first career RBI. Yanquiel Fernández went 1-for-3, achieving his first career RBI and scoring a run on Sunday during the Rockies 6-4 victory against the White Sox. Since his promotion on July 1, Yanquiel has started in four out of five games and is adjusting to a key position in a platoon. He recorded his first career hit last Thursday and then had his first multi-hit game on Saturday. While the sample size is small, it's encouraging that Yanquiel has only struck out twice in 13 plate appearances. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. got Sunday off. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. did not play in Sunday's game against the Royals. This marks his first day off since June 22. Over the past 12 games, Gurriel has been in the starting lineup, hitting .224 with two home runs, one stolen base, six RBIs, and six runs. Jorge Soler rested on Sunday. Jorge Soler was not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. He took a break after having difficulty at the plate since his return from the injured list on Tuesday, hitting 2-for-15 with one home run and a 3:9 BB:K ratio over five games. He later appeared as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1.

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.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Raisel Iglesias records three strikeouts in another clean appearance. During the Braves' 5-1 defeat to the Angels, Raisel Iglesias took the mound in the ninth inning, despite it being a clear non-save situation. He finished the inning by allowing just one hit and striking out the other three batters. This marked the Cuban's ninth straight scoreless appearance, a streak that began on June 9, after he gave up three earned runs against the D-backs on June 5. Over this period, Iglesias has pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing six hits while maintaining an impressive 11:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. The Braves might soon reinstate Iglesias as their closer, given his nine saves in 2025 and a total of 233 in his career, or have him transferred to another team in a highly likely scenario before the trade deadline on July 31. Jorge Soler went hitless. After hitting his 200th career home run on Wednesday, Jorge Soler had a difficult night, going 0-for-4 with 3 strikeouts in the Angels' 5-1 win over the Braves. Soler also drew a walk. The burly 33-year-old continues a disappointing season, compiling a .206/.285/.360 slash line with 20 extra-base hits, including 11 doubles and 9 home runs. Soler has just 29 RBIs and 85 strikeouts in 70 games and 278 plate appearances. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded hits in five consecutive games. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recorded a hit in one of his four at-bats, hitting a double in Thursday's 7-2 defeat against San Francisco. Gurriel was one of only three Diamondbacks to get a hit off Giants left-hander Robbie Ray. He managed to hit safely in all four games of the series against San Francisco, including two home runs, and his double extended his hitting streak to five games overall. Gurriel is tied for third on the team with 16 doubles and has a .251/.299/.422 slash line over 81 games. Miguel Vargas nightmare continues. It's time for the White Sox to stop making Miguel Vargas's offensive slump more difficult and give him at least a one-series break. In the 6-2 loss to the Dodgers, Vargas extended his hitless streak to 19 after going 0-for-4. Since June 19, when Vargas went 0-for-5 against the Cardinals in the second game of a doubleheader, the Cuban hasn't found his rhythm, and in that 14-game stretch, he has a .113/.203/.170 slash line with just six hits in 53 at-bats, while he has no home runs, three RBIs, and 12 strikeouts. Randy Arozarena hitless on Thursday. After hitting four home runs in three games, Randy Arozarena went hitless on Thursday in the Mariners' 3-2 loss to the Royals. Arozarena finished 0-for-4 with one strikeout. Aside from this, Arozarena has rebounded from a difficult 2025 season, with a recent streak that has him hitting .301/.379/.513 with 20 runs, 5 home runs, 17 RBIs, and 6 stolen bases in his last 30 games. The Cuban-Mexican now has a .791 OPS on the season with 12 HRs and 40 RBIs. Yordan Álvarez had injections administered in his right hand on Wednesday. The injections will prevent Yordan from engaging in baseball activities in the near future. He recently consulted a hand specialist, who noted “notable progress” in the imaging compared to prior weeks. The 28-year-old was added to the 60-day injured list, but this was merely a procedural action to open a spot on the 40-man roster. However, there is no set timeline for Yordan's return, and it would be unexpected if he came back before the All-Star break. Andy Pagés no-hits in victory. The Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the White Sox on Thursday night, and Andy Pagés had a no-hit night. Pagés went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, seeing his excellent batting line drop to .289/.326/.503. The Cuban, having a breakthrough season in MLB, has been on fire in his last 15 games, hitting four home runs and driving in 12 runs with a .322/.339/.593 slash line.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Aroldis Chapman secured his 350th career save by pitching a flawless ninth inning with a two-run advantage in Tuesday's suspended game against the Reds. Aroldis Chapman has become the 14th pitcher to achieve 350 saves. If he secures nine more this year, he will surpass Troy Percival, and there is a slim possibility of him getting 18 and 19 saves to overtake Jeff Reardon and Jonathan Papelbon, respectively. Chapman has achieved 15 saves this year, holding a 3-2 record, a 1.29 ERA, and an impressive 51:10 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 35 innings. Randy Arozarena hit a home run and contributed two RBIs, leading the Mariners to a 3-2 victory against the Royals on Wednesday. Randy Arozarena had a strong performance, going 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against the Royals. Arozarena has been on a hot streak, hitting home runs in three consecutive games, which raises his season total to 12 homers, and achieving multiple hits in five straight games. Over the last 14 games, the outfielder has been impressive, going 21-for-56 (.375) with six doubles and four home runs. Jorge Soler reached his 200th career home run. Jorge Soler hit 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-3 defeat against Atlanta. Soler managed to reduce the Angels' significant deficit in the ninth inning by hitting a solo homer off Dylan Dodd to left-center field. This was Soler's ninth home run of the season and the 200th of his career, making him only the fifth Cuban player to hit over 200 home runs in MLB. He is the second player who participated in the Cuban National Series to reach this milestone since José D. Abreu accomplished it on April 6, 2021. Since returning from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, Soler has gone 2-for-6 in two games, with both hits being home runs. Cuban players with 200+ home runs in MLB Rafael Palmeiro - 569 (*) José Canseco - 462 (*) Tony Pérez - 379 José D. Abreu - 263 Jorge Soler - 200 (*) Career affected by the use of performance-enhancing drugs Bold  - Current player on MLB rosters Miguel Vargas extended hitless streak. Miguel Vargas' no-hit streak extended to 15 consecutive at-bats Wednesday during the White Sox's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers. Vargas struck out once. With just one hit in his last 29 at-bats and 11 strikeouts, it's time for the White Sox to give the young Cuban a rest, as he'll need to figure out what he's doing wrong again this time. Yandy Díaz had two hits in four at-bats, including a two-run homer, in the victory against the Athletics on Wednesday. Yandy Díaz significantly contributed to the Rays' five-run sixth inning by hitting a two-run homer to left-center field off Mitch Spence. Yandy has been impressive at the plate over the past month, reaching base in 26 consecutive games since June 3. During this period, he has achieved an outstanding .404/.483/.641 slash line with 17 runs, four doubles, six home runs, and 15 RBIs in 118 plate appearances. He aims to maintain this momentum in June and has now accumulated 14 home runs and 49 RBIs for the season. Yariel Rodríguez earns his tenth hold of the year. Yariel Rodríguez pitched for the second consecutive night against the Yankees, this time in the Blue Jays' 11-9 victory. Yariel entered in the sixth inning with the Yankees rallying to within 8-7 and with runners on the corners, facing Giancarlo Stanton. Yariel closed out the inning by retiring Stanton into a popup to right field. He then pitched a clean seventh inning, leading off the inning with a walk but retiring the next three batters, including a strikeout of Paul Goldschmidt. His performance earned him his tenth hold of the year and lowered his ERA to 2.72 in 43 innings. José Iglesias saw action in the doubleheader. José Iglesias started as a regular in the second game of a doubleheader for the Padres against the Phillies. He went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Padres' 5-1 loss. In a challenging season for the Cuban veteran, with a .227/.293/.258 slash line and an overall disappointing 2025 compared to his 2024 performance with the Mets, I don't think Iglesias has much time left with the roster as we approach the second half of the season. Edgar Quero ends his slump. On Wednesday against the Dodgers, Edgar Quero achieved three hits in three at-bats, drew a walk, and recorded an RBI. Quero's playing time has decreased, shifting from playing every other day to once every three days since late June. This change aligns with a slump at the plate, as he entered Wednesday's game having gone just 1-for-18 over his last seven games. However, he delivered a strong performance on Wednesday, with his RBI coming from a single in the third inning. Quero's season batting average is now .272/.344/.658. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. with one hit Wednesday. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, and a strikeout in the D-backs' 6-5 loss to the Giants. Gurriel has had a difficult season with a poor start, but after rebounding offensively in May, posting a .324/.381/.529 slash line with four home runs and 17 RBIs, he has continued to struggle offensively since June, as evidenced by his .217/.277/.350 slash line in his last 15 games. Andy Pagés with his seventheen homer of the year. Andy Pagés hit a home run and recorded an RBI, contributing to the Dodgers' narrow 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox. This marked Pagés' 17th home run of the season, bringing his RBI count to 58, while his season batting average remains at .293. In his last 10 games, Pagés has sustained a .293 average, going 12 for 41. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic indicates that Adolis García "might become a particularly intriguing trade candidate" this season. Ken Rosenthal notes that the scarcity of right-handed hitters available for trade might make Adolis García an appealing choice, particularly because he remains under team control for the next season. With the Rangers losing their competitive edge, Adolis could become the team's most valuable trade asset. Rosenthal suggests that, “If he maintains his offensive performance, his trade value would be higher at the deadline than in the offseason or at the following year’s deadline.” Braves activated RHP Daysbel Hernández from the 15-day injured list. Daysbel Hernández was sidelined for just under a month due to inflammation in his right forearm. The 28-year-old is set to continue as a middle-inning reliever for Atlanta following his return. This Wednesday, he pitched a scoreless seventh inning in the Braves' 8-3 win over the D-backs. He gave up one hit but also recorded a strikeout. The Orioles called up RHP Yennier Cano from Triple-A Norfolk. Yennier Cano was given another opportunity in the Baltimore bullpen after being demoted due to an inconsistent performance with the Orioles. The 31-year-old has the potential to be a top high-leverage pitcher, but it is yet to be determined if he can regain that form. On Wednesday, he delivered a scoreless seventh inning, allowing one walk. Yanquiel Fernández made his MLB debut. Yanquiel was in right field and batted eighth for Wednesday's game against the Astros. Yanquiel made his big-league debut on Wednesday night in his second game since being promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque. He is the 29th Cuban player to participate in the Majors during the 2025 season and historically is the 398th overall. In his first MLB at-bat, the 22-year-old slugging outfielder hit a ground ball into the hands of pitcher Hunter Brown in the bottom of the second inning. He finished the night 0-for-3 with a strikeout and was replaced by a pinch hitter at the end of the game. Luis Robert Jr. participated in batting practice and engaged in some pregame running on Wednesday. According to MLB.com, Luis Robert Jr. engaged in running and batting practice before Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. Robert was placed on the injured list on Sunday, and his swift return to activity is encouraging. While there isn't an official timeline for his comeback, the White Sox are hopeful he can return shortly after completing his minimum time on the injured list. The Astros moved OF Yordan Álvarez to the 60-day injured list. This is simply a procedural action, as Yordan has already been out for two months due to a chip fracture in his right hand. The 28-year-old hitter can be reactivated at any time in the future. However, that won't happen soon, as he was sidelined on Monday after feeling renewed soreness in his hand while taking dry swings. He is set to see a specialist later this week to determine the next steps in his recovery process. Yosver Zulueta was the 27th player for Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Red Sox. Yosver Zulueta offered Cincinnati additional bullpen support for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader at Fenway Park. However, he didn't see action. The 27-year-old right-handed pitcher has made just two relief appearances in the major leagues this season. Today he was sent back to the Minors. The Orioles have signed infielder/outfielder José Barrero to a minor league deal. There is a possibility for Barrero to join Baltimore's injury-depleted bench in the upcoming weeks, as utility player Jorge Mateo is expected to be out for two months due to a hamstring strain. The 27-year-old chose free agency over the weekend after being removed from St. Louis’ 40-man roster and going unclaimed through waivers. Néstor Cortés pitched three shutout innings for Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday. The left-hander struck out four, didn't walk anyone, and allowed only one hit, which was a bunt single. He delivered 25 strikes out of 37 pitches in an exceptionally efficient performance. Cortés will obviously require a few more starts to increase his pitch count, but the bigger question is his role. With Brandon Woodruff returning from the IL on Sunday, the Brewers currently have six starters in their major league rotation, and Logan Henderson is also at Triple-A. This could suggest that Cortés might be used in a trade if he continues to demonstrate good health and performance.