Cuban OF prospect Raider Sanchez (20) will hold an open BP for all 30 MLB organizations in the Dominican Republic on Monday, August 31. Sanchez was a member of the Cuban U-23 team in 2025, and his power has been projected at 60-65, with multiple teams showing interest.

Cuban 🇨🇺 prospect OF Raider Sánchez (20) continues training in the Dominican Republic as he prepares for upcoming showcases in front of MLB organizations. Sánchez features 60–65 grade projected power and has drawn significant interest from numerous MLB franchises.

Shortstop Jacob Lombard has signed with the Miami Marlins for a $5 million signing bonus, per sources. Lombard's bonus ranks as the sixth-highest in Marlins franchise history in the MLB Draft since 1992.

Miguel Vargas became the fourth Cuban-born player to hit a home run in an MLB All-Star Game. An incredible season continues for the White Sox standout. @baseball-reference.com

Miguel Vargas is the first Cuban-born third baseman selected to an All-Star Game since Tony Pérez in 1970. (Minimum 50% of games played at third base). @baseball-reference.com

Sources: The Houston Astros are calling up Cuban infielder Raynel Delgado. Delgado, 25, was recently acquired by Houston from the Rays’ Triple-A affiliate and is expected to be activated tomorrow in Kansas City. He is represented by The MAS+ Agency.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are finalizing a deal with right-hander pitcher Lin Chun-Hsi for around $350,000 plus a scholarship, per sources. The 17-year-old currently throws 89-92 mph and has plenty of room for further development.

Cuban SS Jonathan Valle (18) has officially signed with the San Francisco Giants. He trained at Ray Castillo’s academy in the Dominican Republic. Strong defensive tools and stood out as the best defensive shortstop at the 2022 U15 World Cup with Cuba.

Cuban RHP Cristian Rego has officially signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. Bonus deal: $300,000. Rego, 17, was a member of Cuba’s U-18 team in 2024. Potential to develop as a starting pitcher, featuring a fastball (94–96 mph), changeup, slider, sinker, and curveball.

Historic night for Adell. Jo Adell became the first player with three home runs robbed in a single game since @sportsinfosolutions.com began tracking the stat in 2004. Previous record: Nook Logan (2, April 18, 2005) and Jesús Sánchez (2, August 17, 2025).

Dominican right-hander pitcher Jhoriel De La Rosa, 18, has officially signed with the Chicago White Sox for a $10,000 bonus. He trained at Juan Uribe’s academy. De La Rosa’s fastball reaches 91 mph, and he shows plenty of projection in his 6-foot-2 frame.

Cuban right‑hander pitcher Naikys Piedra officially signed with the Chicago Cubs. At 23 years old, he reaches 96–98 mph and projects as a bullpen arm. Piedra will report straight to the Cubs’ complex in Arizona.

Kevin Alvarez, the Astros’ No. 1 prospect according to @mlbpipeline.com, will begin the 2026 season with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Single-A, per source. Alvarez looked very good this offseason, and the Astros chose to skip him past the Florida Complex League (rookie level).

Cuban LHP 🇨🇺 Andey Garrido (18) has officially signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Bonus deal: $175,000. Garrido reaches 92-95 mph with excellent secondary pitches, including a sinker and changeup. He wraps up a multi-year journey pursuing a deal in the Dominican Republic.

Sources: The St. Louis Cardinals are calling up Cuban infielder Cesar Prieto. Prieto, 26, signed with the Orioles in 2022 after leaving Team Cuba’s camp in West Palm Beach, FL, in May 2021. He’s hit .293 with 44 HR in four Minor League seasons, a true story of perseverance.

Cuban right-hander pitcher 🇨🇺 Lázaro Ronald Mena (18) officially signed with the Chicago Cubs. Bonus deal: $350,000. He is the highest-paid pitcher signed by the Cubs in the current 2024-25 international period.

Nick Kurtz became the youngest player in over 150 years of MLB history to hit 4 home runs in a single game. In the same season, 2025, we’ve seen both the youngest and the oldest player ever to hit 4 home runs in one game.

Cuban-Spanish C/3B Héctor Cabrera (17) has officially signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Bonus deal: $100,000. Cabrera was a member of Spain’s 🇪🇸 U-18 team in 2023 and features excellent athleticism and a strong arm. He is represented by Ryde Rodriguez.

Cruz now gets an opportunity to move through the MLB system. He is expected to make a few appearances in the Dominican Summer League before joining a High-A or Double-A affiliate in the US. Trained by Pedro Luis García and Yuan Pino, and is represented by Agustin Marquetti Jr.

Cuban LHP Naikel Cruz officially signed with the Baltimore Orioles. Cruz, 26, pitched for Cuba in the 2023 WBC and took part in two U-23 World Cups with the national team. He throws a 91–94 mph fastball, with a curveball and sinker that show above-average spin rate.

Cuban right-hander pitcher Briam Reyes Cedeño (17) has officially signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Bonus deal: $130,000. An explosive pitcher with strike zone command/stuff that includes a slider, changeup, and fastball (90–92 MPH). Trained by Yuan Pino Academy.

Cuban right-handed pitcher 🇨🇺 Ricardo Fernández (16) officially signed with the St. Louis Cardinals this Thursday. Bonus deal: $110,000. Great arm. Fastball in the 91–93 MPH range and the ability to further develop his slider. Represented by Pawell Baseball International.

Cuban RHP Luis Danys Morales has been promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas, per sources. Morales ranked second in all of Double-A in strikeouts with 53. He is the Athletics’ No. 4 prospect, according to @mlbpipeline.com.

Today is Cuban Heritage Day at loanDepot Park in Miami. Tomorrow, Celia Cruz bobbleheads will be given to the first 8,000 fans entering the stadium.

Two-way player Kim Sung-joon, considered the “Korean Ohtani,” is in an agreement with the Texas Rangers, sources confirm. The deal is pending a physical. Sung-joon, 18, will receive an estimated signing bonus of $1.3M.

The Houston Astros have officially signed INF Sami Manzueta, a high-profile international signing. Bonus deal: $850,000. Manzueta was born in Venezuela and has Dominican roots. He shows great power, and contact skills. Same height/weight and tool profile as Alex Bregman.

Per sources: Cuban left-handed pitcher and free agent Naykel Cruz (26) is in an agreement with the Baltimore Orioles, pending a physical. Cruz represented Cuba in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, two U-23 World Cups (2021, 2022) and has several seasons of experience in Cuba.

Dominican RHP Yomar De La Rosa officially signed with the Boston Red Sox. Bonus deal: $10,000. From San Cristobal, Cambita Garabitos, De La Rosa was trained by Yanet Academy Baseball. Fastball sits between 91-93 mph with development potential.

Cuban OF/INF Liordanys Menendez (17) officially signed today with the Los Angeles Angels. Bonus deal: $50,000. Contact hitter with bat speed, multi-position player and notable athleticism.

The Chicago White Sox have called up Cuban prospect catcher Edgar Quero to the Big Leagues, per sources. The 22-year-old is expected to be added to the active roster Thursday in Chicago. Quero is ranked No. 62 in baseball, according to @mlbpipeline.com.