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.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Adolis García achieves a season-high with four RBIs. Adolis García went 3-for-5 with four RBIs and a double in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Orioles. Following his three RBIs in Monday's extra-innings loss to Baltimore, Adolis set a season high with four RBIs on Tuesday. The 32-year-old right fielder was batting just .208 as of May 28, but he has gradually improved since early June. Over his last 107 plate appearances, Adolis is slashing .278/.318/.443 with three home runs, seven doubles, 22 RBIs, and three stolen bases. Randy Arozarena hits another home run. In Tuesday's 6-3 defeat to the Royals, Randy Arozarena hit 2-for-4, including a solo home run. Arozarena has hit three home runs in his last two games. This marks his fourth consecutive game with multiple hits, as he experiences a successful period at the plate. The outfielder now has a .248/.360/.427 slash line, with 11 home runs, 38 RBIs, 43 runs scored, and 15 stolen bases across 83 games. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits another home run on Tuesday. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, a walk, and scored another run during Tuesday's 8-2 victory over the Giants. Gurriel extended Arizona's lead to 6-2 in the fifth inning. The outfielder has hit home runs in the last two games, ending a 15-game stretch without a homer. This season, he has accumulated 12 home runs, 44 RBIs, 29 runs scored, seven stolen bases, and a .722 OPS over 79 games, playing almost daily in left field. Yandy Díaz did not get any hits on Tuesday. Yandy Díaz did not get a hit on Tuesday as the Rays lost 4-3 to the A's in 10 innings. Although Yandy went 0-for-3, he reached base twice through walks. His current stats for the year are .288/.346/.464 with 13 home runs, 38 runs scored, and 47 RBIs. He finished June with an impressive .400/.469/.610 slash line, including 5 home runs and 13 RBIs. Andy Pagés delivers another game with multiple hits. Andy Pagés delivered a 2-for-4 performance, scoring a run and driving in two RBIs, in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the White Sox. This marked Pagés' second straight game with multiple hits and his 27th such game of the season. The young outfielder is having the best season of his career, leading Cuban players this year in batting average (.294), home runs (16), and RBIs (57). Yordan Álvarez experiences a setback. Yordan Álvarez was sidelined from all activities after experiencing renewed soreness in his hand during swings on Monday, as reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Álvarez's fractured right hand has kept him on the injured list since early May. He appeared to be nearing a return, possibly as soon as this weekend, but this setback complicates the Astros' plans. The 28-year-old slugger is scheduled to see a specialist in the next few days, at which time the team will have more information about his status and how close he is to being activated. Miguel Vargas did not get any hits on Tuesday. Miguel Vargas extended his hitless streak to eleven at-bats after going 0-for-4 on Tuesday during the White Sox's 6-1 defeat against the Dodgers. Vargas struck out once. Following a strong May where the young infielder revitalized his season with a .263/.333/.566 slash line, 7 home runs, and 17 RBIs, Vargas has entered a slump, recording a .204/.295/.366 slash line in June. He continues to struggle significantly, hitting a mere .040/.143/.040 with only one hit in his last 25 at-bats, including no RBIs and 10 strikeouts. Jorge Soler contributed to the Angels' victory over the Braves in Atlanta on Tuesday by going 1-for-2 with a walk and hitting a two-run double. In the top of the eighth inning, the Angels took a 1-0 lead with an RBI double by Jo Adell. Soler then hit a two-run double, which appeared to secure the game at that point. It was an enjoyable evening for Soler, as he faced his former team in his first game back from the injured list. This season, the 33-year-old power hitter has a disappointing slash line of .209/.287/.356, with eight home runs and 28 RBIs. Yanquiel Fernández's promotion has been officially announced. On Tuesday, the Rockies officially called up Yanquiel Fernández from Triple-A Albuquerque, as reported by Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com. Fernández, who has been part of the 40-man roster since November 2023, is set to make his major-league debut upon entering a game. The 22-year-old has achieved a .284/.347/.502 batting line with 13 home runs over 271 plate appearances with Albuquerque this season. Although the left-handed hitter isn't in the lineup against Astros' lefty Colton Gordon on Tuesday, he is expected to get chances in the outfield against right-handed pitchers.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Randy Arozarena hit two home runs and brought in four runs, leading the Mariners to a victory over the Royals on Monday. Randy Arozarena went 2-for-4, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs during Monday's 6-2 victory over the Royals. Arozarena's first home run, a solo shot in the fourth inning, marked the 100th of his career. He continued to excel with a three-run homer in the fifth, securing the Mariners' win. Arozarena has recorded multiple hits in three consecutive games and in six of his last 12 games. He currently has a .244/.358/.416 slash line with 10 home runs, 37 RBIs, 42 runs scored, 20 doubles, one triple, and 15 stolen bases over 82 games as Seattle's starting left fielder. Cuban players with the most home runs in MLB Rafael Palmeiro - 569 (*) José Canseco - 462 (*) Tony Pérez - 379 José D. Abreu - 263 Jorge Soler - 199 Orestes Miñoso - 195 Yasmani Grandal - 194 Yordan Álvarez - 167  Yoenis Céspedes - 165 José Cardenal - 138 Adolis García - 132 Yasiel Puig - 132 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - 121 Leo Cárdenas - 118 Alexei Ramírez - 115 Randy Arozarena - 101 (*) Career affected by the use of performance-enhancing drugs Bold - Current players on MLB rosters Adolis García hit a three-run home run to even the score in the bottom of the 10th inning against the Orioles on Monday. Adolis García went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Monday's 10-6 extra-innings loss to the Orioles. This performance ended an eight-game streak without multiple hits, during which he was 3-for-31 (.097) with 12 strikeouts. The outfielder's homer tied the game in the 10th inning, but the Rangers allowed four runs in the 11th. Adolis is hitting .225 with 10 home runs, eight steals, 45 RBIs, and 27 runs scored this season, numbers that are on a similar trajectory to his 2024 performance. He’s still slugging a disappointing .388 with a less-than-stellar .659 OPS over the Rangers’ first 85 games. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run, aiding the Diamondbacks in their victory over the Giants on Monday. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-2 victory over the Giants. Gurriel has not had a multi-hit game in his last eight appearances. His home run on Monday broke a 15-game drought without a homer, during which he hit just .217 with four RBIs and three stolen bases. The outfielder continues to hold a consistent position in left field and has a .250/.296/.414 slash line with 11 home runs, 42 RBIs, 27 runs scored, and seven steals over 78 games this season. Gurriel extended the Diamondbacks’ lead to 2-0 with a solo homer off Logan Webb. While Gurriel' slash line isn't particularly impressive, it's worth noting that he had a .181/.204/.343 line at the end of April. Jorge Soler might rejoin the Angels this week. The Angels sent Scott Kingery to the minors on Monday, but they have not announced a corresponding move yet. According to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, Jorge Soler mentioned over the weekend that he was nearly ready to return, and he did accompany the team to Atlanta. This suggests Soler might be activated for the series; however, he is currently hitting .207/.280/.350 with eight home runs, 26 RBIs, and a 30 percent strikeout rate. Yanquiel Fernández promoted to Major Leagues. Colorado Rockies outfielder Yanquiel Fernández is expected to be called up from Triple-A Albuquerque. Patrick Lyons reported that Fernández will join the Rockies roster before Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. The 22-year-old prospect boasts a .284/.347/.502 batting line with 13 home runs and 39 RBI over 64 games in Triple-A this season. Yanquiel has demonstrated significant power, having achieved two seasons with over 20 home runs in his minor league career. While he should enjoy hitting at Coors Field, some initial challenges are likely. José Iglesias was benched on Monday. José Iglesias was absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. Although he started in five of the last six games, gaining some consistency in the San Diego lineup recently, he still hasn't secured a spot as a regular player. After achieving an impressive .829 OPS with the Mets in 2024 — his highest in any season apart from the pandemic-shortened 2020 season — Iglesias has significantly declined at the plate with San Diego this season, hitting just .226/.294/.258 with no home runs in 179 plate appearances. He'll need to enhance his performance to strengthen his case for more consistent playing time as the season progresses. Yoán Moncada appears prepared for rehab games. According to MLB.com, Yoán Moncada has been assigned to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Angels to start a rehab assignment. Although Moncada's recovery from inflammation in his right knee has taken longer than anticipated, he is now prepared to participate in games again. The experienced infielder is expected to progress to a higher minor-league affiliate as his rehab continues and could potentially return in early July.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Yariel Rodríguez Secures Victory Against Red Sox. Yariel Rodríguez clinched the victory for the Toronto Blue Jays by pitching 1 2/3 innings, allowing one hit and striking out one, leading to a 5-3 win over the Red Sox. In his 33rd appearance of the 2025 season, he surrendered one hit and struck out one batter. This victory is Yariel's second of the season. Over 40 2/3 innings pitched this season, he has achieved a 2.66 ERA and a WHIP of 0.86, along with 38 strikeouts over 39 innings. Andy Pagés with multi-hit game. Andy Pagés showcased an impressive performance, hitting 2-for-4 with a double and scoring twice in the Dodgers' 5-1 victory over the Royals. His two hits out of four at-bats, featuring a key double, were instrumental in the Dodgers' success. This game elevated his season average to .291, along with a robust .828 OPS across 81 games. In his last ten games, Pagés has maintained a .333 batting average, and his season stats include 14 doubles and 16 home runs. Randy Arozarena's three runs propel team to victory over Rangers. Randy Arozarena played a key role in the Seattle Mariners' 6-4 triumph over the Texas Rangers, contributing 2 hits and scoring 3 runs. Arozarena's performance was pivotal in the Mariners' victory, as he also drew a walk, enhancing his on-base percentage for the evening. This season, Arozarena maintains a .241 batting average and an OPS of .752 over 81 games. Despite a recent slump, his batting consistency has been more pronounced on the road, with a .265 average compared to .195 at home. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recorded a hit. In the D-backs' 6-4 defeat against the Marlins, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. managed to go 1-for-4 and scored a run. This game marked his first hit since June 25th. Before his lone single yesterday, Gurriel had been struggling, going 0-for-11. Over his last seven games, he has a disappointing batting average of .138/.194/.172. Raisel Iglesias delivered another inning without allowing any runs. Raisel Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the Braves' 2-1 defeat to the Phillies, striking out one batter. This marked Iglesias' eighth consecutive scoreless appearance this month, following a loss on June 5 where he allowed three runs against the D-backs. With the Braves currently lacking a designated closer, Iglesias appears poised to reclaim his role as the team's primary closer. However, his season statistics remain unimpressive, with a 5.28 ERA, nine saves, and a 4-5 record. Adolis García went hitless. In a 6-4 loss to the Mariners, Adolis García went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. This marked his second straight game without a hit, accumulating six strikeouts over that span. Adolis now has 11 consecutive plate appearances without a hit, including seven strikeouts. Despite this, he is still having his best month of the season, batting .253/.299/.391 with 2 home runs and 15 RBIs. Yandy Díaz recorded a hit. Yandy Díaz went 1-for-3 during the Rays' 5-1 defeat against the Orioles on Sunday. He also drew a walk and struck out once. After his 15-game hitting streak ended last Thursday, Yandy has begun a new streak with hits in three consecutive games. His batting line for June is an impressive .406/.477/.625, along with 5 home runs, 16 runs scored, and 13 RBIs. The White Sox have put OF Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain, effective retroactively from June 26. With less than an hour before the first pitch on Sunday afternoon, Chicago has opted to place Robert on the injured list, ending any hope that he might be ready for Tuesday’s series opener against the Dodgers. The 27-year-old center fielder has been dealing with a left hamstring issue recently and is likely to miss at least a couple of weeks, even if imaging only shows a mild strain. The timing of the injury certainly complicates trade matters, as Robert was expected to be one of the more prominent names on the move at next month’s deadline. Adrián Morejón failed to secure a hold. Adrián Morejón was credited with a blown save on Sunday in the Padres' 3-2 loss to the Reds on Sunday. Morejón entered in the sixth inning with two runners on and the Padres leading 1-0, allowing Elly de la Cruz to single to left field, tying the game at 1-1. He then retired Austin Hays with a pop out to first base to end the inning, but the Padres ultimately lost in the bottom of the ninth inning. This was Morejón's third blown save of the season, during which he maintains a 1.96 ERA with a 4-3 record, two saves, and a 33:6 SO:BB ratio. Yordan Álvarez advanced to participating in on-field batting practice before Sunday's game against the Cubs. This marks an important step for Yordan, as he seems to be on the verge of returning to Houston’s lineup after being out for nearly two months due to a small fracture in his right hand. Although the 28-year-old player doesn’t have a specific return date yet, his advancement to on-field hitting without any setbacks indicates he is very close to getting back into game action. Miguel Vargas went hitless. On Sunday, Miguel Vargas did not get any hits in the 5-2 win against the Giants. He went 0-for-3, drew a walk, scored a run, and struck out once. Vargas is currently experiencing a slump, batting just .175/.266/.316 with one home run, four RBIs, and 11 strikeouts over his last 15 games. For the season, he has accumulated 10 home runs, 34 RBIs, and 4 stolen bases. Daysbel Hernández starts rehabilitation assignment. Daysbel Hernández delivered a flawless inning, striking out one batter during his initial rehab outing with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. Daysbel has been sidelined since early June due to inflammation in his right forearm. Given the short duration of his absence, the reliever is not expected to need many rehab appearances before being removed from the 15-day injured list. If everything proceeds smoothly, he is likely to return to the Atlanta bullpen later this week. Johan Oviedo has been approved to start a rehab assignment. Johan Oviedo has been assigned to the rookie-level Florida Complex Pirates to start a rehab assignment. Oviedo missed the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery and subsequently experienced a right lat strain during spring training. Considering the length of time since he last pitched in games, Oviedo is expected to utilize all 30 days available for his rehab assignment before the Pirates contemplate adding him to their roster. The 27-year-old still has minor-league options available, so he might remain in the minors instead of rejoining the major league team if the Pirates determine he's not ready to contribute at the major-league level.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Randy Arozarena hits his 20th double. In a 10-1 defeat to the Twins on Thursday, Randy Arozarena managed a 1-for-4 performance with two strikeouts. His only hit was his 20th double of the season. Arozarena is attempting to improve a season that saw him hitting .219 at the start of June. Recently, he has been successful, going 10-for-29 (.345) with six runs scored, three RBIs, and two walks over his last seven games. However, some concerning statistics include his Whiff% at 31.2 and his K% at 27.4. In 2025, he is slashing .328/.356/.399 with 14 steals, eight home runs, 31 RBIs, 36 runs scored, and a .755 OPS over 78 games. Yandy Díaz's hitting streak comes to an end. Yandy Diaz's 15-game hitting streak, which was the longest streak in MLB, came to an end on Thursday. The streak ended as the Tampa Bay Rays triumphed over the Kansas City Royals 4-0, completing a series sweep. In the game, Yandy went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. During his hitting streak, Yandy recorded a .476/.529/.762 slash line with 4 home runs and 10 RBIs. For the year, he is at .286/.339/.464 with 12 home runs, 36 runs scored, 44 RBIs, and 3 stolen bases. Andy Pagés hitless on Thursday. Andy Pagés went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the Dodgers' 3-1 victory over the Rockies. This marked the most challenging game of the month for the Cuban outfielder. Despite this, Pagés continued to enjoy the best month of his MLB career, batting .333/.337/.611 with 6 home runs and 18 RBIs in June. Overall, he has an OPS of .836 with 16 home runs, 40 runs scored, 54 RBIs, and 6 stolen bases in what is shaping up to be his breakthrough season at the MLB level. As a reward, he is among the six finalist outfielders in the National League All-Star Ballot for the 2025 All-Star Game. Yoán Moncada Added to 10-Day Injured List Due to Knee Injury. Yoán Moncada has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his right knee and is anticipated to return in early July. Moncada has been struggling with right knee inflammation throughout June. This marks the fourth time this month he has been added to the 10-day injured list for the same issue. Prior to the injury, Moncada participated in 30 games this season, holding a batting average of .237 with 6 home runs and 19 RBIs. His OPS is .841, and he recorded a .429 average in his last three games before being placed on the injured list.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Adrián Morejón credited with his second save. With Robert Suarez serving a two-game suspension, Adrian Morejón delivered a flawless ninth inning for his second save on Wednesday against the Nationals. The Padres chose not to use Jason Adam after he threw 27 pitches on Tuesday, so Morejón, who pitched two innings yesterday with only 13 pitches, took the ninth inning after Jonathan Estrada completed a perfect eighth. Morejón has been utilized frequently recently, appearing in 13 of the Padres' 24 games this month, yet he continues to excel. He hasn't given up an earned run since May 17, allowing only one unearned run over his last 15.2 innings. During this time, he's given up three hits and struck out 17 batters. His ERA has decreased to 2.04 with a 0.82 WHIP and a 33:6 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 35.1 innings this season. Randy Arozarena's productive month persists despite the loss. In Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against the Twins, Randy Arozarena had one hit in three at-bats and also drew a walk. Arozarena has extended his on-base streak to seven games, maintaining his impressive performance this month. In 81 at-bats during June, the quick outfielder is hitting .284 with an .805 OPS, recording one home run, eight doubles, eight RBIs, and five stolen bases. He has safely reached base in 17 of these 22 games. Andy Pagés records two hits in victory against Rockies. Andy Pagés played a key role in the Dodgers' 8-1 win against the Rockies by securing two hits and an RBI. In this decisive victory, Andy Pagés went 2-for-4 and drove in a run. This game continued his strong performance in June, during which he is batting .346 with five home runs and 16 RBIs. For the 2025 season, Pagés boasts a slash line of .294/.845/.514 over 76 games. His 16 home runs and 53 RBIs are the highest among Cuban players this year. Miguel Vargas hitless again. Miguel Vargas extended his consecutive hitless streak to 11 in the White Sox 7-3 win over the D-backs on Wednesday. Vargas went 0-for-3 in the game with a walk and a run scored. His bad streak has seen him slash .111/200/.222 with just three hits, two RBIs, and six strikeouts in his last seven games. Yandy Díaz extends his hitting streak to 15 games. Yandy Díaz extended his hitting streak to 15 games—the longest in the Majors—on Wednesday, following a 1-for-3 performance in the Rays' 3-0 victory over the Royals. He also drew a walk. Since his streak began on June 8, Yandy has recorded 11 multi-hit games and boasts a slash line of .476/.529/.762, with 4 home runs, 12 runs scored, 10 RBIs, 5 walks, and 6 strikeouts over 15 games. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. adds one RBI. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. added an RBI on Wednesday afternoon during the D-backs' 7-3 loss to the White Sox. Gurriel had a 4-1 performance, towing his 41st run of the season and is on his way to surpassing his personal mark for RBIs in a year (84) set in 2021 with Toronto. He is slashing .257/.303/.420 in 2025 with 10 home runs. Adolis García went hitless on Wednesday. Adolis García went hitless in the Rangers' 7-0 win over the Orioles. Adolis struck out twice and had a sacrifice fly adding a RBI, his 39th of the year. Adolis has demonstrated a resurgence in the 2025 season, which had previously seen him struggling. Evidence of this turnaround is his performance in June, during which the Cuban player is hitting .288/.341/.452 with 8 extra-base hits, 12 RBIs, and 10 runs scored. Luis Robert Jr. is considered day-to-day due to soreness in his left hamstring. White Sox manager Will Venable informed reporters that Luis Robert Jr. is still being evaluated, but he believes Robert is in a decent position. The 27-year-old center fielder is expected to benefit from Thursday's day off. An update on his status is anticipated before Friday's series opener against the Giants.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Raisel Iglesias secured the last two outs on Tuesday against the Mets, earning his ninth save. Raisel Iglesias earned the save in Tuesday's 7-4 victory over the Mets, giving up one hit and recording the final two outs while striking out one. This was Iglesias' first save chance since he allowed three runs on June 5, and it marked his first successful save since May 16. Originally, this wasn't expected to be a save situation, but Enyel De Los Santos ran into trouble in a 7-3 game in the ninth inning, surrendering hits to two of the three batters he faced. Iglesias entered the game, allowing an RBI double with two outs before Francisco Lindor grounded out to conclude the game. Iglesias has now achieved six consecutive scoreless appearances with a 5:0 K:BB ratio. Throughout the 2025 season, Iglesias has pitched 28 2/3 innings over 31 games, maintaining a 5.65 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. With 30 strikeouts, his K/9 is 9.4, contributing four wins to Atlanta's campaign. Yandy Díaz recorded three hits in the game against the Royals on Tuesday. Yandy Díaz went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and a walk in Tuesday's victory over the Royals. Díaz smashed his first two hits of the night. The first left his bat at a season-high 114.0 mph, and the second equaled his previous season high of 113.4 mph. The third, however, was 71 mph and hit straight into the ground. He's been on an incredible streak lately, achieving multiple hits in six consecutive games and 11 times during his current 14-game hitting streak. In that period, he's gone 29-for-60 (.483), boosting his season slash line to .289/.338/.470 with 29 extra-base hits and 36 runs scored. On Tuesday, Luis Robert Jr. hit his eighth home run of the season. The 27-year-old outfielder launched a 1-0 slider from right-hander Ryne Nelson for a 357-foot (101.7 mph EV) solo home run in the second inning, tying the game at one run each. This was his only hit in four at-bats that night. Since June 17, Luis Robert has managed just three hits in 27 at-bats, with two of those being solo home runs. On a brighter note, Robert did not strike out on Tuesday night and has a 3:3 BB:K ratio over his last four games. He remains stuck in a dreadful season at the plate, posting a disappointing .185/.270/.313 with eight home runs, 32 RBIs, and 22 stolen bases. Andy Pagés records two hits in a 9-7 victory against the Rockies. In the Dodgers' 9-7 triumph over the Rockies, Andy Pagés contributed with 2 hits, including a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Pagés played a key role in the Dodgers' victory with his two hits, featuring his 13th double of the season. He added an RBI and scored once, bringing his total to 53 RBIs for the 2025 season. Over his last five games, Pagés has batted .421 (8-for-19), with two home runs and five RBIs. His season average is now .294, with an OPS of .845, establishing him as a reliable offensive force for the Dodgers this year and as the top Cuban player this season. Aroldis Chapman kept the Angels from scoring. Aroldis Chapman pitched in a non-save situation on Tuesday in a 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Angels. Chapman delivered 20 pitches, with 14 being strikes, allowed an infield hit to Mike Trout on weak contact, and issued one walk. He struck out three batters, and reduced his ERA to 1.36 for the year, with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 48:10 over 33 innings. Yariel Rodríguez concedes a run in the win. In the Blue Jays' 10-6 victory over the Guardians on Tuesday, Yariel Rodríguez took the mound in the ninth inning with a five-run advantage. He surrendered a home run with two outs but also recorded a strikeout. This was the first run he allowed in his last six appearances. He currently holds a 2.77 ERA over 32 games and 39 innings, with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 37:12. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. propels Diamondbacks to victory over White Sox. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. made an impact with a double and a stolen base as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-1. In this victory, Gurriel Jr. increased his season total to 15 doubles and recorded his seventh stolen base. This season, he is slashing .257/.299/.423. In his last 10 games, he has achieved a .263 batting average with 10 hits and three RBIs. Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero hitless on Tuesday. Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero combined to go 0-for-8 with 3 strikeouts in the defeat of White Sox 4-1 against D-backs on Tuesday. Vargas went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts while Quero had one strikeout. Vargas is on a streak of 0-for-8 in its last two games while Quero has gone 1-for-15 in its last 5 games with 6 strikeouts. The Cardinals have designated INF/OF José Barrero for assignment. José Barrero has been removed from St. Louis’ bench lineup to accommodate the newly acquired utility player Garrett Hampson, following Barrero's performance of hitting .138 (4-for-29) with one home run over 22 games. The 27-year-old's ability to play multiple positions defensively may make him an attractive option for other teams as a potential waiver wire pickup. Yordan Álvarez has advanced to practicing with a batting tee. It's promising to see Yordan back to hitting after being in a holding pattern due to a small fracture in his right hand. The 27-year-old player has been on the injured list since early May and still lacks an official return date. The Astros moved OF Pedro León to the 60-day injured list. This is simply a procedural action to open up a position on Houston's 40-man roster. The 27-year-old outfielder has been sidelined all season due to a left knee sprain and recently re-injured it during his minor league rehab assignment. Jorge Soler placed on 10-day injured list due to back injury. Jorge Soler is sidelined due to lower back inflammation and is currently on the 10-day injured list, with a projected return in early July. This season, Soler has participated in 67 games for the Los Angeles Angels. He has a batting average of .207 and an on-base percentage of .278. Soler has hit 8 home runs and 10 doubles, accumulating 26 RBIs and 79 strikeouts. In his last 10 games, Soler faced difficulties, posting a batting average of .143 and an OPS of .332. However, over the past 15 games, his performance has slightly improved, achieving a .170 batting average with 5 RBIs. The Reds sent RHP Yosver Zulueta to Triple-A Louisville. Yosver Zulueta didn't pitch during his two-day tenure with the Reds. This season, he has a 5.33 ERA and a 29/17 K/BB ratio over 25 1/3 innings for Louisville.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Randy Arozarena records 2 hits in Mariners' victory against Twins. Randy Arozarena delivered two hits and scored a run in the Seattle Mariners' dominant 11-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. He went 2-for-4 and the two hits brought his season total to 66. Arozarena also scored a run, bringing his season total to 31 runs batted in. Over his last three games, he has gone 5-for-12 (.417) with two doubles and three RBIs. During the 2025 season Arozarena has participated in 75 games, maintaining a .240 batting average with an on-base percentage of .358. In MLB this year, he ranks as the fourth-best left fielder in WAR with 1.8.. His performance on the road is impressive, with a .268 average and seven stolen bases in 35 games. In June, Arozarena's batting average has risen to .277, showcasing his recent improvement at the plate. Raisel Iglesias earned his second hold. Raisel Iglesias played in the Braves' 3-2 victory over the Mets on Monday. He entered the game in the eighth inning to safeguard a one-run lead. After securing two quick outs, Iglesias struggled against the Mets' left-handed hitters, allowing consecutive singles by Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo. He was swiftly replaced as Juan Soto approached the plate. Despite his performance, Iglesias earned his second hold of the year, although his pitching remains inconsistent and lacks dominance. This marked his fifth consecutive scoreless appearance, yet he has a high 5.40 ERA in 6 2/3 innings for June. Iglesias recorded ERAs of 6.30 and 6.10 in April and May, respectively. Over the season, after losing his closer role with the Braves, Iglesias has a 5.79 ERA across 30 games and 28 innings, with a 29:6 strikeout-to-walk ratio, but opponents have a .296 batting average against him. Adolis García recorded a hit. Adolis García continued to hit, and went 1-for-3 against the Orioles on Tuesday. He batted cleanup and struck out once. His last 15 games have seen him compile .309/.381/.527 with two home runs and 10 RBIs.  Miguel Vargas and Luis Robert Jr. did not get any hits. Edgar Quero was ejected. Miguel Vargas and Luis Robert Jr. collectively went 6-0 during the White Sox's 10-0 defeat to the D-backs. Vargas had a challenging evening, ending 4-0 with 3 strikeouts, while Luis Robert achieved 2-0 with 2 walks and a strikeout. Meanwhile, Edgar Quero was ejected from Monday's game for disputing balls and strikes. Quero, serving as the DH on Monday night, received this distinction after contesting a called third strike in the sixth inning. He wrapped up 1-for-3 with a double and a strikeout. José Iglesias recorded one hit. In the Padres' 10-6 defeat against the Nationals on Monday, José Iglesias recorded one hit. He finished the game 1-for-4 and scored a run. The 35-year-old is currently maintaining a poor slash line of .233/.296/.267 over 164 at-bats in 54 games with San Diego. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recorded only one hit during Monday night. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had one hit in five at-bats during the D-backs' 10-0 victory over the Padres on Monday. Gurriel returned to the D-backs lineup after resting on Sunday. Over his last 30 games, Gurriel Jr. has achieved a batting average of .298, with 3 home runs, 13 RBIs, and a .404 slugging percentage. The Mariners have advanced outfield prospect Lázaro Montes to Double-A Arkansas. Lázaro Montes has been outstanding this season, leading the Northwest League with 18 home runs in 67 games. The 20-year-old power-hitting prospect boasts a remarkable .268/.387/.572 triple-slash line for High-A Everett and is set to experience the upper minors as one of the youngest regular players in the Texas League. He ranks among the top 30 prospects and could potentially move closer to the top 20 if he continues to perform well at the Double-A level. Néstor Cortés “felt good immediately after” completing a two-inning bullpen session last week. The plan involves Néstor Cortés throwing a live batting practice session in the next few days, followed by starting a rehab assignment. Although he will probably require an extended rehab period, the Brewers aim for him to pitch several times before the trade deadline to enhance his trade value. With Cortés becoming a free agent at the season's end and the rise of Quinn Priester, Chad Patrick, Logan Henderson, and Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers are in a position to explore potential trade options for the Cuban.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Yandy Díaz extended his hitting streak to 13 games. Yandy Díaz went 2-for-5 with a striekout in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Tigers. Yandy  is in the midst of an 13-game hitting streak, leading all MLB, and has reached base safely in each of his last 17 games. He has a scorching .464 batting average (26-for-56) with 11 runs scored, four home runs, 10 RBIs, and a .768 slugging during his current hitting streak. Randy Arozarena drove in three runs. Randy Arozarena contributed three RBIs, hit a double, scored a run, and struck out in Sunday's 14-6 victory over the Cubs. Arozarena recorded his 19th double of the season, reached base twice, and scored once. Recently, he's been successful both with the bat and in maintaining plate discipline, achieving 18 hits in 55 at-bats (.327) along with nine walks, nine extra-base hits, three hit-by-pitches, and five steals over his last 15 games. Although his strikeout rate remains somewhat high at 27.6 percent, the outfielder is making an impact when he gets on base. He has accumulated 14 steals, eight home runs, 31 RBIs, 34 runs scored, and a .758 OPS over 74 games. José Iglesias drives in three runs including a walk-off fielder's choice. The 35-year-old infielder stepped in as a pinch-hitter for Jake Cronenworth in the seventh inning and hit a two-out, two-run single off Lucas Erceg, tying the game at 2-2. In the top of the ninth inning, he maintained the tie by delivering a perfect relay throw to the plate, cutting down Drew Waters and ending the inning. Iglesias then secured the win by driving in Luis Arraez with a walk-off fielder’s choice to the shortstop, with no chance for the Royals to get Arraez, who was running on contact from third base. This season, he is slashing .232/.297/.268 with no home runs, 19 RBIs, and two stolen bases in 160 plate appearances for the Padres. Miguel Vargas had two hits in four at-bats, including a double, and drove in two runs in Sunday's victory over the Blue Jays. In the eighth inning, Miguel Vargas hit a 73 mph bloop double that brought in two runs, breaking a 2-2 tie and putting Chicago in the lead. Vargas now has 34 RBIs for the season. Even though he's slowed down in terms of power since his impressive run in mid-May, he consistently makes solid contact and remains a key player in the middle of the White Sox lineup. Adolis García went hitless. Adolis García finished 0-for-2, drawing two walks, scoring twice, and striking out once during the Rangers' 8-3 defeat against the Pirates. After a rough start to the season, Adolis has significantly improved over the last 15 games, achieving a .304/.375/.518 line with 2 home runs, 10 RBIs, nine runs scored, and two stolen bases. His totals for the year now stand at 9 home runs and 37 RBIs. Andy Pagés with one hit Sunday. Andy Pagés went 1-for-4 with a strikeout on Sunday, playing in right field. On Saturday, Pagés hit his 16th home run of the year, but he didn't have any RBIs in Sunday's 13-7 victory over the Nationals. In his last 15 games, he has hit 4 home runs and collected 13 RBIs. He now has a total of 16 home runs and 52 RBIs this season, leading all Cuban players in both categories and ranking 17th-Tied and 13th-Tied, respectively, in MLB. Yariel Rodríguez delivers another inning without allowing a run. Yariel Rodríguez delivered a scoreless seven-inning performance in the Blue Jays' 4-2 defeat to the White Sox. In just 10 pitches, 8 of them strikes, he completed a perfect inning with two strikeouts. This marked his sixth scoreless performance in seven June games. Yariel's efforts reduced his ERA to 2.61 for the season, while he holds a 36:12 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 31 games and 38 innings. The Reds have called up RHP Yosver Zulueta from Triple-A Louisville. Before Sunday's game against the Cardinals, the Reds brought Yosver Zulueta back from Triple-A Louisville. To make room for a new bullpen arm, Cincinnati sent Chase Petty to Triple-A. Zulueta had a five-day stint with the major league team in May. Since being sent to Louisville, he has recorded a 5.06 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and a 19:12 K:BB ratio over 16 innings in 13 appearances. Luis Robert Jr. went hitless. Luis Robert Jr. went 0-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts on Sunday in a 4-2 victory over the Blue Jays. Robert continues to strike out at an alarming rate of 31.4 percent and has a .256 wOBA, placing him in the bottom 5% in all of MLB. It's surprising that he hasn't been sent to the Minors to refine his mechanics, unless the team is hesitant to engage with him, expecting the July 31 trade deadline. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was not included in Sunday's lineup. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was absent from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. After starting 18 games in a row, Gurriel, who has a .599 OPS over his last six games, was benched for the series finale in Colorado on Sunday. José Barrero getting some playing time. In Sunday's game against the Reds, José Barrero was the starting center fielder and batted ninth. Barrero made his eighth start of the season, stepping in for the resting Victor Scott. Given Scott's .498 OPS over 80 plate appearances against left-handed pitchers this season, Barrero might secure a role in a short-side platoon in center field. In Sunday's game he went 0-for-2 with a walk. In a very limited role Barrero is slashing .138/.194/.276 with a homer and three RBIs. The Orioles have sent RHP Yennier Cano to Triple-A Norfolk. This decision comes as a surprise. Cano has been a key part of Baltimore's high-leverage situations for the past three seasons, but the club seems to be sending a message by moving him to the minors. The 31-year-old right-hander delivered two scoreless outings after a four-run collapse earlier this week against the Rays. An All-Star in 2023, Cano's performance declined statistically in 2024 and has continued to deteriorate in 2025. Although he remains tied for second on the team with 11 holds, Cano has mostly been pitching in middle relief since early June, with unimpressive stats (4.73 ERA, 1.39 WHIP) over 30 games. Having pitched on Friday and Saturday, Cano was unlikely to be available for another day or two, prompting the Orioles to send him to Triple-A and bring in a fresh arm with right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo. Johan Oviedo progresses to simulated games. According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, Johan Oviedo has advanced to pitching simulated games. Oviedo is currently at the Pirates' spring training facility for the next phase of his recovery. Although he still requires an extensive rehab assignment before coming back, he is anticipated to rejoin the major league rotation sometime after the All-Star break. Yoán Moncada is frustrated by the slow progress. Yoán Moncada mentioned on Saturday that he continues to experience pain in his right knee and is frustrated by the slow recovery from his injury, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Moncada was placed on the IL on June 2 due to inflammation in his right knee and has been sidelined for three weeks now. Although the veteran infielder said on Saturday that he is "feeling better," he admitted that the knee pain persists. Moncada noted that he has consulted several doctors who have assured him that the pain will eventually diminish, but he expressed frustration that the issue remains unresolved. Because of the ongoing pain, Moncada has been unable to swing right-handed or engage in any defensive drills, indicating he is not close to returning to game action.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Miguel Vargas recorded an RBI and a stolen base in the loss. In Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Miguel Vargas went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base. Vargas consistently troubled the Cardinals, particularly in the fifth inning with an RBI single and a stolen base. The 25-year-old extended his hitting streak to seven games, during which he has accumulated six extra-base hits, three RBI, and seven runs scored. However, in the second game his hitting streak came to an end, when he went 0-for-5. This season, he's maintaining a .242/.320/.434 slash line with 10 home runs, 32 RBIs, 37 runs scored, and three steals over 297 plate appearances. Luis Robert Jr. was absent from the White Sox’s starting lineup for the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals. The 27-year-old outfielder had one hit in three at-bats, striking out twice in the first game, and appeared as a pinch hitter in the second game, where he went hitless in two at-bats with one strikeout. Luis Robert is currently hitting a disappointing .190/.273/.303 with six home runs, 28 RBIs, 22 stolen bases, and an 83/26 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 264 plate appearances this season. Yandy Díaz achieved two hits in the Rays' 4-1 defeat against the Orioles. Yandy Díaz recorded 2 hits, including a double, for the Tampa Bay Rays in their 4-1 defeat against the Orioles. Yandy extended his hitting streak to 10 games, achieving a 2-for-4 performance against the Orioles. His season batting average is .271, with 14 doubles in 69 games. Despite the Rays' loss, Yandy's recent performance is impressive; over his last 10 games, he is hitting .452, with 19 hits in 42 at-bats and an OPS of 1.190. Edgar Quero sat out the first game of the day. Edgar Quero did not play in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. Having started as either catcher or designated hitter in Chicago's previous three games, Quero took a break for the day's first game. He returned to catch in the second game, finishing 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts. Adolis García did not get a hit in defeat. Adolis García went hitless in three at-bats, earned a walk, and struck out in a 4-1 loss to the Royals on Thursday. Although he had a challenging start to the season, Adolis has been enhancing his performance and is now slashing .291/.333/.436 with one home run, 8 RBIs, and 6 runs scored over his past 15 games. Astros’ manager Joe Espada told reporters on Thursday that Yordan Álvarez has yet to resume hitting. Manager Joe Espada said Thursday Yordan Álvarez still hasn't started hitting, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reported. Álvarez originally landed on the shelf May 3 due to inflammation in his right hand, but he was diagnosed with a fracture in late May while dealing with lingering discomfort. The fracture was labeled about 60 percent healed when discovered, and he won't return to hitting until it's fully healed. Álvarez's return timeline is likely to remain murky until he's able to ramp up his activities. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. did not get any hits on Thursday. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. did not secure any hits in Thursday's 9-5 victory over the Blue Jays, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. After achieving a .324 average (33 hits in 102 at-bats) in May, along with 4 home runs and 17 RBIs, Gurriel's performance has slightly declined in June, with a .276/.344/.414 slash line, 2 home runs, and 7 RBIs. Jorge Soler was not included in the lineup on Thursday against the Yankees. Jorge Soler has faced challenges throughout the season, with a batting line of .207/.280/.350, eight home runs, 26 RBIs, and a 30 percent strikeout rate. This back injury could provide a chance to put him on the injured list and allow him a short break. Lázaro Montes hits his 15th home run of 2025. Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lázaro Montes went 1-for-3 with two walks and a three-run home run on Wednesday for High-A Everett. This home run was his 15th of the season, leading the Northwest League, along with his five triples, 45 RBIs, and .540 slugging percentage. The Mariners' second-ranked prospect is currently hitting .259 with a .410 wOBA and 137 wRC+. Displaying some of the most impressive power in the minors and having played 115 games at High-A, the 20-year-old is expected to get an opportunity to showcase his skills at Double-A later this year.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Adolis García gradually climbing the ranks. Adolis García batted fifth and went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Kansas City. He has been gradually moving back up the order after dropping to eighth, hitting from the fifth spot for the second consecutive game on Wednesday. Following a mental break between May and June, he has earned a promotion. Adolis is batting .327/.358/.490 over the 13 games since returning. Six of his last 11 hits have been for extra bases, and García has driven in eight runs over the last nine games. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recorded two hits in four at-bats and drove in a run during Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. began the season slowly, but from May 1st onward, he has a batting average of .307/.367/.497, with six home runs, 15 runs scored, and 23 RBIs in four games. At 31 years old, he has a $13 million player option for next season, which means he might explore free agency in the off-season. If the Diamondbacks consider this a possibility, they might contemplate trading Gurriel by this year's deadline. Andy Pagés' double and run performance aided the Dodgers in clinching a win over the Padres. In the Dodgers' 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres, Andy Pagés contributed with a double and an RBI. He was also "intentionally" hit by a pitch. Pagés' performance against the Padres extended his hitting streak to five games. His season statistics now feature a .294 batting average, 12 doubles, and 50 RBIs across 71 games. In the last ten games, Pagés is hitting .306 with three home runs and 11 RBIs. Yandy Díaz records two hits in victory against Orioles. In the game against the Baltimore Orioles, Yandy Díaz recorded 2 hits, an RBI, and scored 2 runs, helping secure a 12-8 win. Díaz extended his hitting streak to nine games by going 2-for-5 against the Orioles. This performance increased his season hit total to 74 across 68 games. Over the past 10 games, Díaz has maintained a .405 batting average, showcasing his consistent on-base ability with an OPS of 1.087 during this period. Yennier Cano gave up four runs in a disappointing defeat. The Orioles' disappointing season persisted this Thursday with a 12-8 defeat against the Rays. After securing an 8-0 lead in the second inning, the team gradually lost their advantage, ultimately leaving the field with a 12-8 loss. The major setbacks occurred with Yennier Cano and Andrew Kittredge, who each surrendered four runs. Cano came in during the fifth inning when the Orioles were leading 8-4, but he allowed four hits, including a two-run triple by Taylor Walls and a two-run pinch-hit home run by Brandon Lowe, before achieving just two outs. This enabled the Rays to even the score at 8-8. Cano's performance affected his season statistics, leaving him with a 5.11 ERA over 30 games and an opponent batting average of .284, the second highest of his MLB career. Raisel Iglesias delivers another scoreless performance. Raisel Iglesias recorded one out in the Braves' 5-0 victory over the Mets. Although there was no save opportunity, Iglesias concluded the impressive performance by starter Chris Sale, securing the win for the Braves. This marked Iglesias' fourth consecutive appearance without surrendering a run, during which he maintained a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 4:0 over 3 2/3 innings. Through this outing, Iglesias continues to build confidence in his quest to reclaim the closer role he recently lost. Randy Arozarena hits a double in the defeat against the Red Sox. Randy Arozarena contributed with a double and a run scored in the Seattle Mariners' 3-1 defeat to the Boston Red Sox. In this game against the Red Sox, Arozarena recorded a hit, a double, a run scored, and a walk. This performance brought Arozarena to 58 hits in 257 at-bats this season, maintaining a .226 batting average. He has achieved 15 doubles and 38 walks over 71 games. While his on-base percentage (OBP) is .351, Arozarena's recent 3-game stretch shows a .100 average, indicating a decline compared to his overall season performance. Yariel Rodríguez earns his ninth hold. Yariel Rodríguez delivered two flawless innings in the Blue Jays' 8-1 victory over the D-backs. He struck out one batter, earning his ninth hold of the season. After overcoming a rough beginning to the season, he now boasts a 0.86 ERA over his last 15 games, which includes 21 innings pitched with a 20:4 strikeout-to-walk ratio, nine holds, one win, and one save. Jorge Soler was not included in the lineup on Wednesday against the Yankees. Jorge Soler missed Wednesday's game against the Yankees because of back stiffness, as reported by Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. The Angels currently consider Soler day-to-day, indicating that while he won't participate on Wednesday, the issue doesn't appear to be severe. Soler has faced challenges throughout the season, with a batting line of just .207/.280/.350, alongside eight home runs, 26 RBI, and a 30 percent strikeout rate. This back issue might provide an opportunity to place him on the injured list for a brief reset. Aroldis Chapman credited with a hold. In Thursday's 3-1 win over the Mariners, Aroldis Chapman pitched the eighth inning for Boston. He executed a perfect inning, striking out one batter to earn his second hold of the season. Chapman's season statistics feature 13 saves in 34 games, a 1.45 ERA, and a 43:9 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Yordan Álvarez is improving. Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Álvarez isn't taking swings yet, but he's reportedly feeling better. "It's a day-to-day situation; he feels significantly better," general manager Dana Brown stated on Wednesday. The Astros have suggested that Yordan's hand injury hasn't been very severe, but he hasn't played since May 5 and risks missing the remainder of the first half of the season if he doesn't start swinging soon. The 27-year-old All-Star is dealing with a fracture in his right hand, which might explain his .210/.306/.340 batting line, with just three home runs, 18 RBI, and seven runs scored in 100 at-bats. There's still no timeline for his return.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Andy Pagés achieved a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate, hitting two home runs, scoring three times, and driving in three runs, propelling the Dodgers to an 8-6 win against the Padres on Tuesday. Andy Pagés had an impressive game, going 4-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored in Tuesday's 8-6 victory over the Padres. Pagés has now hit safely in four consecutive games, although this was his first multi-hit game since June 9 in San Diego. The game was also his second multi-HR of his career - first during the regular season - , after hitting two homers in Game 5 of the 2024 NLCS. The outfielder has accumulated three home runs and seven RBI in his last three games. Following Tuesday's standout performance, Pagés boasts a .293/.332/.513 slash line, with 15 home runs, 49 RBI, 38 runs scored, and six stolen bases over 70 games. He has already exceeded his previous total of 13 home runs from 116 games in 2024, highlighting his breakout performance in his second major league season. Raisel Iglesias earned a win on Tuesday against the Mets. Raisel Iglesias (4-5) struck out one batter in a scoreless inning, securing a win against the Mets on Tuesday. Iglesias pitched a flawless 10th inning, earning a victory after Atlanta won in the bottom of the frame. He faced the easier part of the lineup with the automatic runner on base and retired Jared Young, Francisco Alvarez, and Ronny Mauricio. Since his last blown save on June 5, he's pitched three scoreless innings. Despite this, he maintains a 6.00 ERA over 27 innings. Jorge Soler had no hits in four at-bats and struck out twice in the game against the Yankees on Tuesday. Jorge Soler has gone 5-for-42 without any extra-base hits and has a 17/4 strikeout-to-walk ratio this month, resulting in a poor .207/.280/.350 line for the season. Although the Angels don't have significantly better options, Soler becomes a considerable liability due to his lack of defense and inability to contribute on the basepaths when he's not hitting well. Edgar Quero achieves 2 hits and an RBI in defeat to Cardinals. Even though the Chicago White Sox suffered a 12-2 defeat against the St. Louis Cardinals, Edgar Quero stood out with two hits and an RBI. He achieved a 2-for-4 performance in the game. His steady play is evident with a .284 average for the 2025 season. Over the past five games, Quero has delivered remarkable stats, hitting .471 (8-for-17), which has increased his season totals to 42 hits and 17 RBIs in 47 games. José Iglesias did not get a hit on Tuesday. The Padres lost to the Dodgers 8-6 on Tuesday, with José Iglesias making his seventh start of the month. Playing as shortstop and batting seventh, Iglesias went hitless, finishing 0-for-2 with a run scored and a strikeout. Although his role with the Padres is limited, Iglesias's percentile rankings are generally low, except for his Whiff% (18.2) and K% (17.0). Luis Robert Jr. returned to the lineup for the series opener against the Cardinals on Tuesday. On Tuesday night, Luis Robert Jr. returned to center field and batted fifth after missing Sunday's game against the Rangers due to soreness in his right thumb. He did not get any hits, going 0-for-4. The 27-year-old Cuban player has stolen 21 bases this season but heads into Wednesday with a .190/.275/.305 slash line. He has contributed only six home runs, 28 RBIs, and 25 runs for the last-place White Sox. Robert possesses remarkable physical talent, yet he has struck out 80 times in 258 plate appearances and ranks in the 59th percentile for hard-hit rate. His xwOBA is in just the 29th percentile in MLB. Miguel Vargas records his 19th double in the loss to the Cardinals. Miguel Vargas continued his hitting streak, reaching six games, with a double and a run scored in the game against the Cardinals. However, despite his efforts, the White Sox were defeated, 12-2. Over the course of 70 games this season, Vargas holds a .242 batting average and an OPS of .762. His 19 doubles and 10 home runs this season underscore his power-hitting capabilities. Orlando Ribalta Added to Nationals' 15-Day Injured List. Orlando Ribalta is on the 15-day injured list due to a right biceps strain and is anticipated to return in late June. This season, Ribalta has appeared in four games for the Washington Nationals. During these outings, he has pitched a total of 7 2/3 innings, posting a 5.87 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP, with six strikeouts and four walks, resulting in a K/9 of 7.0. Earlier in the season, Ribalta showed potential in spring training with a 1.88 ERA over 14 1/3 innings. Despite his impressive preseason performance, he did not achieve any wins or saves. Randy Arozarena went hitless. Randy Arozarena went 0-for-3 on Tuesday during the Mariners' 8-0 win against the Red Sox, striking out once. Although Arozarena's Hard-Hit Percentage is impressive, ranking in the 83rd percentile, he has faced challenges with consistency this year. A major contributing factor is his strikeout rate, which stands at 28.0%, almost reaching his historical high of 28.9% in 2020, a year when he was a newcomer with just 76 plate appearances. Pedro León Undergoing Running, Hitting, and Throwing Progression. Houston Astros outfield prospect Pedro León was pulled from his rehab assignment last Tuesday due to continued soreness in his left knee. However, he is now undergoing a progression in running, hitting, and throwing, as reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic. León has been recovering this year from a Grade 1 MCL sprain and experienced a setback while playing for Triple-A Sugar Land. Ranked as the team's No. 18 prospect by MLB Pipeline, he is making progress but is likely several weeks away from returning to game action in the minors. The 27-year-old Cuban posted a .299/.372/.514 slash line with an .886 OPS, 24 home runs, 90 RBI, 78 runs scored, and 29 stolen bases in 118 games last year with Sugar Land. He also made his major league debut, appearing in just seven games. León possesses exceptional raw power and strength, though it is accompanied by numerous strikeouts and poor plate discipline.