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MLB 2024 | Yariel shines in a non-decision; Iglesias secures his fifth victory; Arozarena hits his 19th home run; Luis Robert records three hits; Mederos sent down to Triple-A

Writer: Ray Otero-AlonsoRay Otero-Alonso

Cuban Players News for the 2024 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources


 

Yariel Rodríguez gave up only one run during his five-inning start against the Braves on Sunday.


In what was his closest performance to a quality start in a month, Yariel Rodríguez recorded six strikeouts. The lone flaw in his otherwise impressive outing was a solo home run by Jared Kelenic in the second inning. Aside from that setback, the Cuban right-handed pitcher excelled, breezing through five innings with just 73 pitches while striking out six batters. The 27-year-old rookie has experienced a mix of successes and setbacks this season, holding a 4.42 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 75:34 K:BB ratio over 73.1 innings. Yariel aims to maintain his momentum in his upcoming start, currently set for the next weekend against the Cardinals.




 

Raisel Iglesias secured a victory by allowing just one unearned run in the 10th and 11th innings on Sunday, helping the Braves to a narrow 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.


In the 10th inning, Iglesias left the automatic runner stranded, preserving a 2-2 tie. Although he couldn't repeat the feat in the 11th, the Braves (thanks to the Blue Jays' defensive lapse) rallied with two runs in the bottom of the inning. Iglesias continues to impress, boasting five wins in addition to his 31 saves. Having pitched five times in the last seven days, he is likely to have Monday off, potentially paving the way for Pierce Johnson to secure a save opportunity.


 

Luis Robert Jr. went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a 7-2 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.


Luis Robert Jr. showcased his offensive skills on Sunday by delivering a great performance, going 3-for-4 with an RBI in a decisive 7-2 victory against the Red Sox. This display comes as a welcome sight for fans and analysts alike, especially considering his struggles throughout the season. Despite enduring a challenging year with a season-long slash line of .223/.275/.395, Robert Jr.'s recent stellar performance serves as a glimmer of hope and a testament to his resilience and determination.


 

In Sunday's 10-4 victory over the Cardinals, Randy Arozarena smashed a two-run home run.


Randy Arozarena had a productive performance in the win against the Cardinals on Sunday, going 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and two runs scored. He started the game with a single and a run in the first inning, followed by a two-run homer in the second. Despite hitting only one home run in his initial 25 games with the Mariners, he has now hit three homers in his last 12 matches. During this recent period, he has recorded 14 hits in 47 at-bats (.298) with nine RBIs. Overall this season, Arozarena has a .221/.332/.396 slash line with 47 extra-base hits, including 19 homers, and has scored 71 runs in 137 games and 485 at-bats.




 

Víctor Mederos has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake by the Angels.


Hans Crouse has been chosen by the Angels as a bullpen option, leading to Mederos being sent to Triple-A. Mederos, a 23-year-old who was brought up from High-A Tri City in mid-August, struggled in his initial big-league appearances, giving up seven earned runs in 5.1 innings. He will now test his skills at the Triple-A level. There is a small possibility that he could return to Los Angeles before the season concludes.


 

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