The MLB Commissioner’s office declared Cuban right-hander Marlon Vega a free agent as per the report by colleague Francys Romero earlier today. With this the hurler and his representatives will be able to negotiate a contract with any major league organization.
The righty from Mayabeque, Cuba, in 21 games over the last two seasons and struck 145 hitters in his last 173 innings pitched. The pitcher was also the Rookie of the Year in the Cuban circuit in 2020-21 when he posted a 9-2 record, 4.36 earned run average.
7 Cuban players were declared free agents by the MLB Commissioner's Office in the last few hours, per sources.
RHP Marlon Vega
RHP Edelvis Pérez
OF Jordan Sánchez
RHP Emmanuel Chapman
OF Roislandi Bell
OF Yoandri Guibert
RHP Kevin MejíaExcept for Mejía, the remaining six… pic.twitter.com/BSMHy2NTxg
— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) October 10, 2023
Vega saw action in an independent Japanese league last season with the Ishikawa Millon Stars. During his incursion with the Asian team he showed mixed results, but did flash some of his talents although his velocity never hit 90 mph on his fastball during his tenure in Japan. In 7.1IP in the league he posted a 4.91 earned run average and fanned six.
Vega throws in the low 90’s but combines good control with an array of breaking pitches and a hint of deceptiveness on the mound. He has a repertoire of pitches that include a fastball, cutter, slider, curve and change-up. With proper development and preparation Vega could become a top prospect for the next international free agency signing period in January.