Right-hander Leandro Forteza completed five innings and Cuba took advantage of a poor game by South Africa, which committed six errors on defense, while its pitching gave up six walks and hit two by pitches, to achieve a 10-0 victory by way of a knockout in five innings, in the first game for both teams in the U-18 World Cup of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), on Friday afternoon at Nishizaki Stadium in the city of Itoman, Japan. Box score It was the first victory for a Cuban national team in a U-18 World Cup since September 4, 2017, when Yorlián Rodríguez defeated Mexico 5-1 in the qualifying round of the 28th edition of these tournaments. HOW IT HAPPENED In the opening inning, Jonathan Moreno hit a single, advanced to second and third base thanks to a sacrifice hit, and scored due to a throwing error by the South African third baseman. The team capitalized on a poor performance by South African right-hander starter Aiden McKenzie, who gave up five walks, hit two batters, and allowed two hits in the second inning, during which the Cubans went on a six-run scoring spree. In the third inning, Cuba delivered a decisive blow against reliever Caelum Stroberg, tallying three runs through a combination of two hits, two errors, and a wild pitch. Until the fourth inning, Cuban starter Leandro Forteza was pitching a no-hitter. However, right fielder Joshua Botha hit a solid grounder to second base off a high pitch from Forteza. Second baseman Leandro Pérez made an impressive save, but his errant throw to first resulted in the play being ruled a hit. During the fourth inning, Botha had the opportunity to reach scoring position. However, following a groundout by cleanup hitter and third baseman Jaden Du to second base, Botha was tagged out at second base after overstepping it during a continuous play. The Cuban starter pitched for five innings, allowing just one hit, striking out five, issuing one walk, and hitting two batters, throwing a total of 65 pitches, 44 of them being strikes. Jonathan Moreno had a strong performance, going 2-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI while leading off. Yoán A. Águila went 2-for-3, scored two runs, and drew one walk. Yaidel Ruíz, the experienced catcher from Cuba, concluded the game with two RBIs. The Cuban batters struck out only once against the weakest team in their qualifying group, achieving just six hits and no extra-base hits. UP NEXT Cuba will be back in action this Saturday, facing Italy at the same time of 1:30 a.m. Cuban and Eastern Time, also at Nishizaki Stadium in Itoman.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Yordan Álvarez explodes with a home run and four hits. Yordan Álvarez had an impressive performance, going 4-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, an additional RBI, and scoring twice in Thursday's 8-4 defeat against the Yankees. Over the past two games, Álvarez has dominated the Yankees' pitching, achieving 8-for-10 with three extra-base hits and three RBI. After returning from a hand injury that kept him on the injured list for a significant period, the slugger initially struggled with his timing but has quickly regained form, securing four multi-hit games in his last five appearances. This season, he is batting .273 with an .811 OPS, five home runs, 25 RBI, 14 runs scored, and one stolen base in 158 plate appearances. Edgar Quero's three-hit performance in victory. Edgar Quero went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Thursday's 11-8 victory over the Twins. For the first time in his career, Quero batted leadoff. Throughout 93 games this season, he's occupied every position in the batting order. Typically, he appears third, fourth, or sixth in the lineup. Recently, he's been hitting well, with a 23-for-65 (.354) performance over his last 20 games. The switch hitter currently has a .289/.351/.395 slash line, with five home runs, 36 RBIs, 28 runs scored, 17 doubles, and no stolen bases over 333 plate appearances. Quero hasn't shown much power and has limited speed—ranking in the fifth percentile with a sprint speed of 25 feet per second, according to Statcast—which suggests he may not be a long-term fit for the leadoff position, despite his strong on-base performance. Andy Pagés recorded one RBI on Thursday. Andy Pagés went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a strikeout in the Dodgers' 5-3 defeat to Paul Skenes and the Pirates on Thursday. Pagés recorded his 79th RBI of the season in the ninth inning, after going 0-for-2 with a strikeout against Skenes and 0-for-1 against the first reliever Yohan Ramírez. With this RBI, Pagés is only one away from matching Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for the most among Cubans in 2025 and is likely to finish the season as the leader, given that Gurriel's season has ended. Daysbel Hernández has been called up from Gwinnett. On Thursday, Atlanta brought up Daysbel Hernández from Triple-A Gwinnett. Daysbel will provide manager Brian Snitker with a new option for the bullpen. The right-handed pitcher, known for his velocity, has a 2.72 ERA along with a 33:30 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 36.1 innings this season with the major league team.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Yordan Álvarez shines in victory over the Yankees. Yordan Álvarez had an outstanding performance in the Astros' victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. The Astros' left fielder excelled in their 8-7 triumph, going 4-for-5 at the plate and consistently troubling New York throughout the night. This was Yordan's first game this year with more than two hits. He played a significant role in the win, even hitting a game-tying single in the seventh inning, which was a pivotal moment in their emotional victory over the Yankees. Since returning from the injury list, Yordan is slashing .435/.563/.609 in 32 plate appearances, raising his OPS for the season to a more respectable .750. Prior to his recent improvement, his OPS was at .646. Edgar Quero remains on fire with a solo home run. In a 4-3 victory against the Twins on Wednesday, Edgar Quero hit 2-for-4, including a solo home run. Quero hit his fifth home run of the season, marking his first since August 12 against Detroit. As a switch-hitting catcher, he has maintained a respectable .737 OPS in his rookie season and has performed even better in his last 18 games. Over this period, Quero has an impressive .351 batting average, with two home runs, two doubles, 10 RBIs, and eight runs scored in his last 57 at-bats. Yandy Díaz achieves a personal best with five hits in a game. Yandy Díaz achieved a perfect 5-for-5 performance, including a double and a run scored, during Wednesday's 9-4 victory over the Mariners. The seasoned infielder set a new personal record with five hits, maintaining an impressive streak at the plate, as the 34-year-old has gone 28-for-70 (.400) since August 11. This career-best performance on Wednesday also improved Díaz's season stats to .294/.353/.479, with 22 home runs, 76 RBIs, and 68 runs scored over 569 plate appearances, bringing him closer to reaching career highs in both home runs and RBIs. Yennier Cano secures his second save. Yennier Cano secured the save in Wednesday's 7-5 victory over San Diego by striking out two in a flawless ninth inning. Cano was impressive, striking out two to earn his second save of the season, his first since July 5. The 31-year-old has shown improvement recently, conceding just one run over his last six outings (5 2/3 innings) to regain a key role in Baltimore's bullpen. His ERA currently stands at 5.07 with a 1.45 WHIP and a 47:22 K:BB ratio over 49 2/3 innings this season. Néstor Cortés allows four home runs. Néstor Cortés (2-4) suffered the loss on Wednesday against the Orioles, surrendering six runs on seven hits and three walks over 2 1/3 innings. He recorded two strikeouts. It was a challenging outing for the left-hander, who allowed a home run to Jackson Holliday at the start of the game, followed by five runs on three consecutive home runs in the third inning. Cortés has pitched just 5 1/3 innings over his last two starts, conceding nine runs on 12 hits during that period. His ERA has risen to 6.29, with a 1.63 WHIP and a 29:20 K:BB ratio over 34 1/3 innings pitched between the Padres and Brewers this season. Yanquiel Fernández was not in the starting lineup against a left-handed pitcher. Yanquiel Fernandez was not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. While he'll sit on the bench as left-hander Robbie Ray pitches for the Giants, Yanquiel, who bats left-handed, has been increasingly included in the lineup against right-handed pitchers. He started all of the last five games against right-handers, achieving 7 hits in 17 at-bats, with two home runs, two doubles, four RBIs, and three runs scored during that period. Raisel Iglesias and Aroldis Chapman were named the National League and American League Relievers of the Month for August, respectively. Raisel Iglesias earned his fourth career Reliever of the Month Award, marking his third with the Braves after winning in August for both 2023 and 2024. Before his trio of awards with Atlanta, he received the honor in July 2021 while playing for the Los Angeles Angels. His three awards now tie him with Craig Kimbrel (August 2011, September 2012, and August 2013) for the most in the franchise's history, with Kimbrel being the only other Braves reliever to achieve this recognition. The 35-year-old achieved a 0.69 ERA (1 ER/13.0 IP), successfully converting all 10 save opportunities over 13 appearances. During this time, he allowed eight hits, issued no walks, struck out 13 batters, maintained a 0.62 WHIP, held opponents to a .170 average, and recorded 9.00 strikeouts per 9.0 innings. Meanwhile, Aroldis Chapman received his sixth career award and his first with the Red Sox, having previously won twice with the Cincinnati Reds in July and August 2012, and three times with the New York Yankees, including in September 2017, May 2019, and August 2019. He is the fifth Boston reliever to receive this honor since the award's inception in 2005, joining Jonathan Papelbon (April 2006), Kimbrel (May 2017), Brandon Workman (September 2019), and most recently Matt Barnes (April 2021). Chapman's six career awards rank fourth all-time, behind Edwin Díaz (10), Josh Hader (8), and Emmanuel Clase (7). The two relievers are the only Cuban-born players to win the award, marking the first time a Cuban-born player has won in each league in a month. The 37-year-old achieved a 1-0 record with a 0.00 ERA (0 ER/11.0 IP), successfully converting all eight save opportunities over 12 appearances, allowing no hits with one walk, 14 strikeouts, a 0.09 WHIP, a .000 opponents' batting average, and 11.45 strikeouts per 9.0 innings, striking out 14 of the 34 batters he faced. Víctor Mederos ends season early. On Wednesday, the Angels moved Víctor Mederos from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Mederos was placed on the 15-day IL on August 24 due to shoulder inflammation following his third start of the season for the Angels. His transition to the 60-day IL now concludes his 2025 season. If Mederos doesn't need any procedures to treat his shoulder injury, he is expected to be fully healthy for spring training, where he will aim to secure a spot in the Halos' Opening Day rotation. Adolis García stayed on the bench Wednesday. Adolis García was absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. García sat out for the second consecutive day due to a Grade 2 right quad strain. MLB.com reports that manager Bruce Bochy mentioned on Tuesday he anticipates Adolis will be sidelined for a few more days. However, the Rangers are hopeful that the experienced outfielder will not need to be placed on the injured list.

The U-15 Pan American or Pre-World Cup qualifier for the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) World Cup is set to commence this Saturday, September 6, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, at the IPL Academy in El Toro. This tournament is included in the new restructuring plan that the Pan American Baseball Confederation (COPABE) introduced in 2025. As part of this plan, three qualifying tournaments have been established, each aiming to secure a place in the 2026 World Cup for this category in Italy. The initial qualifier will wrap up today, Thursday, with Colombia and Venezuela vying for the title and the sole available spot in the South American region. This event also features teams from Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. This Saturday, Puerto Rico, Aruba, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic will start their second qualifier in the Caribbean region, with the US Virgin Islands not participating. The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 6 to 11. Team Cuba at the U-15 Pan American Games during the flag-waving ceremony. (Photo by Jit.cu) Cuba's roster for the 2025 U-15 Pan American tournament Pitchers (7):  Marlon Rubalcaba (Santiago de Cuba), Carlos Sarduy (Matanzas), Pedro Castillo (Granma), Lekian Acosta (Mayabeque), Yanier Moya (Ciego de Ávila), Joseph Lenier Arias (Sancti Spíritus), and Jorge Michel Tur (Artemisa). Catchers (3):  José Yunior Muñiz (La Habana), Alexander Rodríguez (Artemisa), and Jonathan Hernández (Artemisa). Infielders (6):  Johan Manuel Acosta (Matanzas), Miguel Alejandro Chirino (La Habana), Ángelo Fleitas (La Habana), Javier Rolando Roque (Pinar del Río), Cristian Miguel González (Matanzas), and Damián de Jesús Díaz (Villa Clara). Outfielders (4):  Cristian Alejandro Aguilera (Villa Clara), Christopher García (La Habana), José A. Jiménez (Sancti Spíritus), and Alejandro Infante (Mayabeque). Managers & Coaches: Alexander Urquiola (Manager, Pinar del Río, Ernesto Sánchez (Bench Coach, La Habana), Leonel Medina (Bench Coach, Pinar del Río), Fabbiani Argote (Pitching Coach, La Habana) and Iván González (Pitching Coach, La Habana), and Jorge Díaz (Doctor, Pinar del Río) The Central and North American World Cup qualifying tournaments, featuring the United States, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, will be played from September 13th to 18th. Returning to the tournament where the Cuban national team aims to secure a spot, it will take place in two rounds. Cuba will make their debut on September 6th at 1:00 pm (Cuban and Eastern Time) against the host team, the Dominican Republic. The following day, they will compete against Puerto Rico at 10:00 am, and they will conclude the first round against Aruba, starting at 9:00 am on Monday, September 8th. The second round will feature the same opponents from September 9th to 11th. The team with the best win-loss record will earn the qualifying spot. VTV Channel 32 in the Dominican Republic will broadcast all Pan American matches. The full tournament schedule is provided below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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