Cuban blood continues to set a presence in the MLB. This Thursday, Edgar Quero He made his expected debut with Chicago’s white socksbecoming the Second Cuban player that premieres in the big leagues in the 2025 season, after the appearance of JC escarra with the New York Yankees on March 29.
With just 21 yearsQuero reaches the great tent with luxury credentials and as one of the most promising talents in the minor leagues system of the white socks. Classified in the 62 Post of the Top 100 of Prospects From MLB Pipeline, the Ambidiestro receptor had been highlighting in Triple-A Charlotte with an offensive line of .333/.444/.412 and a home run in 15 gameswhich precipitated its ascent to the highest level.
A debut that means future for white socks
White socks are going through a complicated moment. After a historic 2024 season with 121 lossesthe team has started 2025 with a brand of 4-13the worst record of the American League. The team’s offensive has been the lower third in racing production (3.18 per game)so the incorporation of Quero seeks to be a revulsive to change that trend.
Korey Lee’s injury opened the door, but the arrival of Quero is also a clear sample of the new philosophy of the club: bet on young talent. Along with other prospects such as Chase Meidroth, Sean Burke and Shane Smiththe Cuban receiver represents the new face of reconstruction in southern Chicago.
More than defense: a solid offensive profile
Since its minor leagues debut in 2021, Quero has impressed by its defensive solidity and its unusual offensive maturity for your age. In 2023, he led all receptors under 21 in PAHO (.829) and WRC+ (139), evidencing their ability to produce with the bat. His approach to the dish, the discipline to not pursue launches outside the area and his constant contact makes him a short and medium term key piece for franchise.
With this debut, Quero not only takes a great step in his career, but also Keep the Cuban tradition in the big leagues aliveadding its name to a long list of talents on the island that have shone in the best baseball in the world.
