Yosver Zulueta is called up to the Majors.

Yosver Zulueta who was released by the Toronto Bluejays earlier this season and claimed by the Cincinnati Reds, has been called up to the majors by the ballclub. Since he come over to the team he has posted a 2-0 record, 2.93 and fanned 39 batters in 30.2 innings with the Louisville Bats (AAA) of the International League. This performance rightfully so earned him a call-up to the show.

Zulueta, who is the 29th Cuban to see action in MLB this season began his career as a starter, but significant issues with his control moved him to the bullpen in recent years. The move to a relief role didn’t help him get a handle on things and has now contributed to him being removed from the 40-man roster entirely by Toronto earlier this year.

The native Villa Clara,Cuba who participated in the last two Futures games, dropped sharply in the Jays TOP-30 prospects, going from being the organization’s third ranked prospect to number 17 this year. He was expected to make his MLB debut in 2023, but that event never came to fruition.

The 26-year-old Cuban has battled back from various injuries to establish himself as a future staple in the squad’s bullpen. Zulueta combines a 95-97 MPH fastball, an above-average curveball, mid-80’s slider and good changeup. With four quality pitches Zulueta could be a good reliever for the Reds if he can put it all together.

Cubans who have played in MLB this season:

  1. Lourdes Gurriel Jr (ARI)
  2. Adrián Morejón LHP (SD)
  3. Dairon Blanco OF (KC)
  4. Jorge Soler OF (SF)
  5. Nestor Cortés LHP (NYY)
  6. Raisel Iglesias RHP (ATL)
  7. Daysbel Hernández RHP (ATL)
  8. Julio Pablo Martínez OF (ATL)
  9. Yennier Cano RHP (BAL)
  10. Cionel Pérez LHP (BAL)
  11. Yoan Moncada 3B (CHW)
  12. Luis Robert Jr OF (CHW)
  13. Oscar Colás OF (CHW)
  14. Brayan Ramos IF (CHW)
  15. Andy Ibáñez IF (DET)
  16. José Abreu 1B (HOU)
  17. Yordan Álvarez OF-DH (HOU)
  18. Yariel Rodríguez RHP (TOR)
  19. Aroldis Chapman LHP (PIT)
  20. Yasmani Grandal C (PIT)
  21. Yandy Díaz 1B (TAM)
  22. Randy Arozarena OF (TAM)
  23. Adolis García OF (TEX)
  24. Andy Pagés OF (LAD)
  25. Miguel Vargas (LAD)
  26. Vladimir Gutierrez RHP (MIA)
  27. Aledmys Díaz IF-OF (OAK)
  28. José Iglesias IF (NYM)
  29. Yosver Zulueta RHP (CIN)
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