Francys Romero
@francysromero.bsky.social
Baseball/Sports reporter. BBWAA Member. Author of "El sueño y la realidad" Historias de la emigración del béisbol cubano (1960-2018)
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.
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.
November 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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.
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.
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.
August 29, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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.
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.
He is the highest-paid pitcher signed by the Cubs in the current 2024-25 international period.
August 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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.
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.
In the same season, 2025, we’ve seen both the youngest and the oldest player ever to hit 4 home runs in one game.
July 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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.
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.
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.
June 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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.
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.
Trained by Pedro Luis García and Yuan Pino, and is represented by Agustin Marquetti Jr.
June 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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.
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.
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.
June 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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.
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.
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.
June 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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.
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.
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.
May 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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.
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.
Morales ranked second in all of Double-A in strikeouts with 53.
He is the Athletics’ No. 4 prospect, according to @mlbpipeline.com.
May 20, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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.
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.
Tomorrow, Celia Cruz bobbleheads will be given to the first 8,000 fans entering the stadium.
May 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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.
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.
Sung-joon, 18, will receive an estimated signing bonus of $1.3M.
May 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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.
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.
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.
May 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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.
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.
Cruz represented Cuba in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, two U-23 World Cups (2021, 2022) and has several seasons of experience in Cuba.
May 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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.
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.
From San Cristobal, Cambita Garabitos, De La Rosa was trained by Yanet Academy Baseball.
Fastball sits between 91-93 mph with development potential.
April 28, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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.
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.
Bonus deal: $50,000.
Contact hitter with bat speed, multi-position player and notable athleticism.
April 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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.
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.
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.
April 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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.
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.
Cuban C/3B Héctor Cabrera will have a SHOWCASE in front of MLB teams on May 16 (10 am) in Delray Beach, Florida.
A great athlete at 6’3”, 180 lbs, multi-position player with a strong arm and bat speed.
He represented Spain 🇪🇸 in the last U-18 World Cup 2023.
A great athlete at 6’3”, 180 lbs, multi-position player with a strong arm and bat speed.
He represented Spain 🇪🇸 in the last U-18 World Cup 2023.
April 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Cuban C/3B Héctor Cabrera will have a SHOWCASE in front of MLB teams on May 16 (10 am) in Delray Beach, Florida.
A great athlete at 6’3”, 180 lbs, multi-position player with a strong arm and bat speed.
He represented Spain 🇪🇸 in the last U-18 World Cup 2023.
A great athlete at 6’3”, 180 lbs, multi-position player with a strong arm and bat speed.
He represented Spain 🇪🇸 in the last U-18 World Cup 2023.
Cuban left-hander Luis Fonseca (22) has officially signed with the Toronto Blue Jays after spending several months trying out in the Dominican Republic.
Bonus deal: $10,000.
Fonseca is the 23rd Cuban-born player to sign during the current international signing period.
Bonus deal: $10,000.
Fonseca is the 23rd Cuban-born player to sign during the current international signing period.
April 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Cuban left-hander Luis Fonseca (22) has officially signed with the Toronto Blue Jays after spending several months trying out in the Dominican Republic.
Bonus deal: $10,000.
Fonseca is the 23rd Cuban-born player to sign during the current international signing period.
Bonus deal: $10,000.
Fonseca is the 23rd Cuban-born player to sign during the current international signing period.
Cuban right-handed pitcher and free agent Sandy Gaston (23) has signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels, per sources.
Represented by Prime.
Gaston was a highly regarded prospect for the Rays, signing for $2.6 million in 2019.
Represented by Prime.
Gaston was a highly regarded prospect for the Rays, signing for $2.6 million in 2019.
February 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Cuban right-handed pitcher and free agent Sandy Gaston (23) has signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels, per sources.
Represented by Prime.
Gaston was a highly regarded prospect for the Rays, signing for $2.6 million in 2019.
Represented by Prime.
Gaston was a highly regarded prospect for the Rays, signing for $2.6 million in 2019.