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)
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#Brewers 1B Rhys Hoskins’ 2026 mutual option was declined and he will become a free-agent, per @francysromero.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
#Brewers 1B Rhys Hoskins’ 2026 mutual option was declined and he will become a free-agent, per @francysromero.bsky.social
The Baltimore Orioles will not exercise the $5.5 million option on Jorge Mateo for 2026, per sources.
Mateo will become a free agent.
Mateo will become a free agent.
November 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The Baltimore Orioles will not exercise the $5.5 million option on Jorge Mateo for 2026, per sources.
Mateo will become a free agent.
Mateo will become a free agent.
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.
Several industry sources believe that the Yomiuri Giants will not post 3B/1B Kazuma Okamoto after the season.
Okamoto, 29, is one of the best hitters in Japanese baseball, with 248 career home runs.
Okamoto, 29, is one of the best hitters in Japanese baseball, with 248 career home runs.
October 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Several industry sources believe that the Yomiuri Giants will not post 3B/1B Kazuma Okamoto after the season.
Okamoto, 29, is one of the best hitters in Japanese baseball, with 248 career home runs.
Okamoto, 29, is one of the best hitters in Japanese baseball, with 248 career home runs.
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Tarik Skubal became the third pitcher in Detroit Tigers history to record 13+ strikeouts in a postseason game. Per @francysromero.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Tarik Skubal became the third pitcher in Detroit Tigers history to record 13+ strikeouts in a postseason game. Per @francysromero.bsky.social
Today I'm publishing a piece offering an inside look at the Brewers’ scouting and player development system.
I spoke with key figures to break down this new model.
Read it now on Beisbol FR.
www.beisbolfr.com/p/why-are-th...
I spoke with key figures to break down this new model.
Read it now on Beisbol FR.
www.beisbolfr.com/p/why-are-th...
Why are the Milwaukee Brewers also leading in scouting and development?
A deeper look to the Brewers' successful development model for young players
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September 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today I'm publishing a piece offering an inside look at the Brewers’ scouting and player development system.
I spoke with key figures to break down this new model.
Read it now on Beisbol FR.
www.beisbolfr.com/p/why-are-th...
I spoke with key figures to break down this new model.
Read it now on Beisbol FR.
www.beisbolfr.com/p/why-are-th...
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.
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The #Athletics are calling up top-prospect RHP Luis Morales, per @francysromero.bsky.social
Morales, 22, is MLB Pipeline’s 80th-ranked prospect.
Morales, 22, is MLB Pipeline’s 80th-ranked prospect.
July 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The #Athletics are calling up top-prospect RHP Luis Morales, per @francysromero.bsky.social
Morales, 22, is MLB Pipeline’s 80th-ranked prospect.
Morales, 22, is MLB Pipeline’s 80th-ranked prospect.
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July 26, 2025 at 11:25 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.
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.
Sources: Cuban 1B Dayan Viciedo has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars for the rest of the 2025 NPB season.
Viciedo, 36, is set to report later this week. He was playing in the Mexican League with the Tecos de Dos Laredos, where he hit 8 HR and .276 AVG across 38 games.
Viciedo, 36, is set to report later this week. He was playing in the Mexican League with the Tecos de Dos Laredos, where he hit 8 HR and .276 AVG across 38 games.
July 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Sources: Cuban 1B Dayan Viciedo has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars for the rest of the 2025 NPB season.
Viciedo, 36, is set to report later this week. He was playing in the Mexican League with the Tecos de Dos Laredos, where he hit 8 HR and .276 AVG across 38 games.
Viciedo, 36, is set to report later this week. He was playing in the Mexican League with the Tecos de Dos Laredos, where he hit 8 HR and .276 AVG across 38 games.
Aroldis Chapman became the left-hander reliever with the most All-Star selections, reaching 8 and surpassing Billy Wagner’s 7.
July 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Aroldis Chapman became the left-hander reliever with the most All-Star selections, reaching 8 and surpassing Billy Wagner’s 7.
The Yankees could emerge as contenders for Yoan Moncada at the upcoming trade deadline, according to sources.
Despite questions about his health, Moncada checks every box they want in a third baseman.
Despite questions about his health, Moncada checks every box they want in a third baseman.
July 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Yankees could emerge as contenders for Yoan Moncada at the upcoming trade deadline, according to sources.
Despite questions about his health, Moncada checks every box they want in a third baseman.
Despite questions about his health, Moncada checks every box they want in a third baseman.
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“Several teams are closely monitoring” #Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes as a potential trade target, per @francysromero.bsky.social
Romero lists the #Tigers, #Yankees, and #Cubs as potential suitors for Hayes should he be traded.
Romero lists the #Tigers, #Yankees, and #Cubs as potential suitors for Hayes should he be traded.
June 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
“Several teams are closely monitoring” #Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes as a potential trade target, per @francysromero.bsky.social
Romero lists the #Tigers, #Yankees, and #Cubs as potential suitors for Hayes should he be traded.
Romero lists the #Tigers, #Yankees, and #Cubs as potential suitors for Hayes should he be traded.
Sources: Cuban OF Orlando Martínez (27) has signed a Minor League deal with the Houston Astros.
Martínez is represented by Gladys Alonso of A&F Sports Agency and will report to Double-A Corpus Christi.
He was dominating the Mexican League with 371 AVG, 16 HR and 48 RBI.
Martínez is represented by Gladys Alonso of A&F Sports Agency and will report to Double-A Corpus Christi.
He was dominating the Mexican League with 371 AVG, 16 HR and 48 RBI.
June 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Sources: Cuban OF Orlando Martínez (27) has signed a Minor League deal with the Houston Astros.
Martínez is represented by Gladys Alonso of A&F Sports Agency and will report to Double-A Corpus Christi.
He was dominating the Mexican League with 371 AVG, 16 HR and 48 RBI.
Martínez is represented by Gladys Alonso of A&F Sports Agency and will report to Double-A Corpus Christi.
He was dominating the Mexican League with 371 AVG, 16 HR and 48 RBI.
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.
Luis Robert Jr. continues to draw attention as a potential trade piece.
Teams like the Yankees, Mariners, and Phillies are expected to be in the conversation ahead of the trade deadline, according to industry sources.
Teams like the Yankees, Mariners, and Phillies are expected to be in the conversation ahead of the trade deadline, according to industry sources.
June 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Luis Robert Jr. continues to draw attention as a potential trade piece.
Teams like the Yankees, Mariners, and Phillies are expected to be in the conversation ahead of the trade deadline, according to industry sources.
Teams like the Yankees, Mariners, and Phillies are expected to be in the conversation ahead of the trade deadline, according to industry sources.
Yuli Gurriel turns 41 today. One of the greatest Cuban players of all time, who made his MLB debut at age 32 in 2016.
June 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Yuli Gurriel turns 41 today. One of the greatest Cuban players of all time, who made his MLB debut at age 32 in 2016.
Aroldis Chapman continues to pitch at an All-Star level in 2025, posting a 1.73 ERA, 10 saves, and holding opponents to a .161 batting average.
If the Red Sox fall out of contention by late July, Chapman is expected to be one of the most coveted arms on the trade market.
If the Red Sox fall out of contention by late July, Chapman is expected to be one of the most coveted arms on the trade market.
June 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Aroldis Chapman continues to pitch at an All-Star level in 2025, posting a 1.73 ERA, 10 saves, and holding opponents to a .161 batting average.
If the Red Sox fall out of contention by late July, Chapman is expected to be one of the most coveted arms on the trade market.
If the Red Sox fall out of contention by late July, Chapman is expected to be one of the most coveted arms on the trade market.
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.
Shohei Ohtani is the third player in Dodgers history with 15 home runs in a calendar month, and the first since Pedro Guerrero (15 in June 1985).
May 31, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Shohei Ohtani is the third player in Dodgers history with 15 home runs in a calendar month, and the first since Pedro Guerrero (15 in June 1985).
Venezuela 🇻🇪 and the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 dominate over 80% of 2024-25 international signings.
A Cuban player is expected to join the Cardinals. DPL event in Hallandale, Florida.
More in May’s International Notes.
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A Cuban player is expected to join the Cardinals. DPL event in Hallandale, Florida.
More in May’s International Notes.
(paid subscribers only.)
www.beisbolfr.com/p/internatio...
International Notes (May)
I visited a promising pitcher’s tryout this month 🚀⚾️
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May 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Venezuela 🇻🇪 and the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 dominate over 80% of 2024-25 international signings.
A Cuban player is expected to join the Cardinals. DPL event in Hallandale, Florida.
More in May’s International Notes.
(paid subscribers only.)
www.beisbolfr.com/p/internatio...
A Cuban player is expected to join the Cardinals. DPL event in Hallandale, Florida.
More in May’s International Notes.
(paid subscribers only.)
www.beisbolfr.com/p/internatio...
Sources: Cuban outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. has been called up to the Big Leagues by the Miami Marlins.
He is currently with the team in San Diego, but it has not yet been decided if he will be activated today.
First: @kevinbarral.bsky.social
He is currently with the team in San Diego, but it has not yet been decided if he will be activated today.
First: @kevinbarral.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Sources: Cuban outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. has been called up to the Big Leagues by the Miami Marlins.
He is currently with the team in San Diego, but it has not yet been decided if he will be activated today.
First: @kevinbarral.bsky.social
He is currently with the team in San Diego, but it has not yet been decided if he will be activated today.
First: @kevinbarral.bsky.social