Pedro León has been called-up to the big leagues as reported by our colleague and field reporter Javier González of our sister page Pelota Cubana USA. This makes León the 30th Cuban to see action in MLB on the season, leaving the antilleans only three shy of tying their single season record of 33.
The outfielder has earned his way to the majors this season by swinging a potent bat. In 90 games this season with the Sugarland Space Cowboys (AAA) the slugger is hitting .297 with 19 homers, 74 runs batted in, 23 stolen bases and is slashing .377/.519/.896.
Expect León to be given a shot at securing a litany of playing time at centerfield, especially after the Joey Loperfido trade to the Bluejays opened a spot for the talented Cuban on the roster and in the outfield. The five-tool prospect was an international free agent signing by Houston in 2021, when he agreed to a four million dollar bonus with the team from Space City.
Cubans who have seen action in MLB this season:
- Adrián Morejón LHP (SD)
- Dairon Blanco OF (KC)
- Jorge Soler OF (SF-ATL)
- Nestor Cortés LHP (NYY)
- Raisel Iglesias RHP (ATL)
- Daysbel Hernández RHP (ATL)
- Julio Pablo Martínez OF (ATL)
- Yennier Cano RHP (BAL)
- Cionel Pérez LHP (BAL)
- Yoan Moncada 3B (CHW)
- Luis Robert Jr OF (CHW)
- Oscar Colás OF (CHW)
- Brayan Ramos IF (CHW)
- Andy Ibáñez IF (DET)
- José Abreu 1B (HOU)
- Yordan Álvarez OF-DH (HOU)
- Pedro León OF (HOU)
- Yariel Rodríguez RHP (TOR)
- Aroldis Chapman LHP (PIT)
- Yasmani Grandal C (PIT)
- Yandy Díaz 1B (TAM)
- Randy Arozarena OF (TAM-SEA)
- Adolis García OF (TEX)
- Andy Pagés OF (LAD)
- Miguel Vargas (LAD-CHW)
- Vladimir Gutierrez RHP (MIA)
- Aledmys Díaz IF-OF (OAK-HOU)
- José Iglesias IF (NYM)
- Yosver Zulueta RHP (CIN)
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr OF (ARI)