April 9, 2026
A historic week for Cuban baseball. For the first time since 1974, two Cuban-born players were simultaneously named Players of the Week in Major League Baseball: Yordan Álvarez of the Houston Astros in the American League, and Andy Pagés of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League.
Álvarez had a dominant week at the plate, batting .471 with three home runs, two doubles and eight RBIs, while drawing seven walks. The Cuban slugger leads the Majors in on-base percentage (.578) and slugging percentage (.900), confirming his return to elite form after an injury-hampered 2025 season.
Pages was equally unstoppable in the National League. The young Dodgers outfielder hit .583 for the week, with two home runs, two doubles and seven RBIs. With a .471 batting average and 16 hits, he shares the MLB batting lead. The simultaneous recognition of both players marks a milestone in the history of Cuban baseball in the Majors.
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Yordan Álvarez is a Cuban baseball player born on June 27, 1997, in Las Tunas, Cuba. He primarily plays as a left fielder and designated hitter. After beginning his career in Cuba with the Leñadores de Las Tunas, he left the island in search of an opportunity in Major League Baseball and later signed to play professionally in the United States.
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Andy Pagés is a Cuban baseball player born on December 8, 2000, in Havana, Cuba. He plays as an outfielder and has been recognized for his power at the plate, strong throwing arm, and development as one of the most promising young Cuban players abroad.He signed professionally with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and moved through the minor league system thanks to his offensive production and athletic profile.
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