Yunesky Maya Mendizula (born August 28, 1981) is a Cuban-born professional baseball pitcher for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League.

[4] In Summer 2009, Maya was expelled from the Cuban national baseball team; the official newspaper Granma referred to "grave problems of indiscipline",[5] presumably following a failed attempt to leave the country without permission.

[6] After living in the Dominican Republic for about nine months, the United States Department of Treasury authorized Maya to sign with a Major League Baseball team.

[8] Maya zoomed through the Nationals minor league system, making only five starts, before getting the call to the majors when rosters expanded in September.

After a rough start (allowing a three-run homer in the first inning to Ike Davis), he retired 11 of the last 12 batters he faced.

[3] On May 29, 2011, Maya was recalled by the Washington Nationals to take the rotation spot of Tom Gorzelanny, who was placed on the disabled list.

On July 25, 2014, Maya signed with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization on a one-year, $175,000 contract, replacing Chris Volstad in their starting rotation.

[15] Maya made 6 starts split between the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees and rookie–level Arizona League Angels, posting an aggregate 2–3 record and 5.68 ERA with 15 strikeouts.

On December 14, 2022, Maya signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican Baseball League.