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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Another hard-luck loss
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 3:20 PM
Bibee (4-8) took the loss Thursday against the Blue Jays, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits over six innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Bibee's gone six straight outings without a win, despite posting three quality starts in that span. The 26-year-old right-hander sports a 3.80 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and 82:26 K:BB across 16 starts (94.2 innings) this season. Bibee will hope for better luck his next time out, currently scheduled for next week against the Cubs. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Avoids fracture after HBP
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 1:59 PM
X-rays on Ramirez's right forearm came back negative after he was lifted from Thursday's game versus the Blue Jays following a hit-by-pitch, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ramirez was plunked by a Kevin Gausman pitch in bottom of the fourth inning and was removed from the game prior to the top of the fifth. However, Ramirez can be considered day-to-day after he avoided any fractures. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Exits after HBP
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 1:38 PM
Ramirez was removed from Thursday's game against the Blue Jays after getting hit on the arm by a pitch, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Ramirez ran the bases for himself after taking a 95-mph fastball off his arm in the fourth inning, but he was replaced on defense when the Guardians took the field in the fifth. Initial X-rays on his arm came back negative, per Assenheimer, and the team has labeled the slugging third baseman as day-to-day going forward. |
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Nolan Jones Nolan Jones Sitting versus righty
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 9:53 AM
Jones is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Blue Jays.
Analysis: It's the first time since May 26 that Jones is out of the lineup against a right-hander. Lane Thomas is in right field and Angel Martinez is in center field for the Guardians in the series finale. |
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Zak Kent Zak Kent Added to bullpen
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 9:26 AM
The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kent has made three relief appearances with the big club this season, permitting three runs with a 6:3 K:BB over five frames. The right-hander will be used in middle relief. |
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Nic Enright Nic Enright Heading back to minors
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 9:24 AM
The Guardians optioned Enright to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Enright pitched in relief both of the previous two days, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. Right-hander Zak Kent was recalled from Triple-A to absorb Enright's spot on the 26-man active roster. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Walks off Toronto
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 8:00 AM
Ramirez went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Ramirez's 10th-inning single plated the game-winning run. He had earlier drove in the Guardians' first run. After a rare two-game hitless run in the middle of June, Ramirez has hit safely in six of the last seven contests, going 9-for-29 (.310) with one extra-base hit and four RBI. He leads the Guardians with 38 RBI over 76 games. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Throws bullpen session
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 7:47 AM
Bieber (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was upbeat following the session, noting Bieber "felt really good," after the activity. It's unclear if Bieber will jump back into a paused rehab assignment or if more preparation is needed. The right-hander is targeted for a mid-July return, |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Homers again in win
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 9:33 PM
Thomas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesdays' 5-4 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Thomas tied the game at 4-4 with a home run off Nick Sandlin in the sixth inning. The 29-year-old has now gone deep in back-to-back games and is 11-for-42 with an .830 OPS across 14 June contests. For the season, he's slashing just .178/.248/.277 with three homers, 10 RBI, seven runs scored and three steals over 113 plate appearances. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Falters late in no-decision
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 9:24 PM
Williams did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning win against the Blue Jays, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks with two strikeouts over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Williams allowed just one run over his first five innings but was unable to escape the sixth, ultimately charged with three runs (two earned) in the frame. While the 25-year-old's 20:13 K:BB over five June outings is underwhelming, he's yielded just eight earned runs across 28 innings while notching three quality starts during that stretch. He'll carry a 3.68 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 80:45 K:BB across 80.2 innings into a road matchup with the Cubs. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Back on bench Wednesday
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 2:16 PM
Martinez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Martinez had started at second base in each of the last five games, but three of those starts came against left-handed pitchers, and the left-handed-hitting Daniel Schneemann occupied other positions in the two matchups with righties. Schneemann still looks poised to occupy the strong side of a platoon at the keystone, though Martinez's ability to play shortstop, third base and all three outfield spots should allow him to see semi-regular playing time against right-handed pitching if one of the Guardians' other everyday players should need a day off. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Back from Triple-A IL
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 9:16 AM
Triple-A Columbus activated Brito (thumb) from the 7-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Brito needed surgery in late April to repair a high-grade ligament sprain in his right thumb, but he's ready to go after playing seven rehab games in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. The 23-year-old infielder slashed .291/.406/.491 with two home runs and four steals in 16 games for Columbus before getting hurt. Brito could eventually become an option for Cleveland at second base if he plays well at Columbus. |
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Carlos Santana Carlos Santana Pops ninth homer
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 9:04 AM
Santana went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Blue Jays.
Analysis: The veteran switch hitter got the Guardians on the board in the sixth inning by taking Eric Lauer deep, Santana's ninth homer of the season. The multi-hit effort was his first in June, however, and through 19 games on the month he's slashing just .186/.230/.286 with two home runs and eight RBI. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Stumbles against Jays
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 9:01 AM
Allen (5-5) took the loss Tuesday as the Guardians were downed 10-6 by the Blue Jays, giving up four runs (three earned) on eight hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The southpaw nearly eked out a quality start, but Allen got lifted after 104 pitches (70 strikes) with runners on the corners and two outs in the sixth inning, and Bo Bichette coming to the plate. It's only the second time this season Allen has been allowed to cross the 100-pitch threshold, and he continues to have difficulty putting together a long stretch of effectiveness. Over his last six appearances (five starts) he's gone 3-3 with a 4.88 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 20:11 K:BB in 27.2 innings. He'll look for a better result in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come at home this weekend against the Cardinals. |
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Trevor Stephan Trevor Stephan Shifts to Double-A
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 7:23 AM
Stephan (elbow) had his rehab assignment moved to Double-A Akron, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Stephan made two appearances in the Arizona Complex League and two for Triple-A Columbus, before the organization shifted him to Akron. He threw two scoreless innings for the RubberDucks on Tuesday, allowing one hit while striking out two. In total, the right-hander has a 6.35 ERA with eight strikeouts and three walks over 5.2 rehab innings. |
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Paul Sewald Paul Sewald Begins rehab assignment
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 7:18 AM
Sewald (shoulder) allowed one hit and struck out one over one scoreless inning for Double-A Akron on Tuesday.
Analysis: Sewald began a rehab assignment for a right posterior deltoid strain that landed him on the 15-day injured list in late April. MLB.com projects a July return for the right-hander. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Pokes homer in win
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 7:01 AM
Manzardo went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to Toronto.
Analysis: Manzardo entered as a pinch hitter for David Fry in the seventh and finished the game at designated hitter. He eventually launched his 12th home run of the season -- and first in 13 games -- in the ninth inning. Manzardo had a nice start to the season as the team's primary DH -- he homered eight times and had a .557 slugging percentage through the first 26 contests -- but he has since lost playing time to Fry as his power stroke has waned. Since April 30, Manzardo has just four home runs and is slugging .378 over 41 games. |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Goes deep in loss
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 6:48 AM
Thomas went 2-for-4 with a walk and a three-run home run in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Thomas, who went 3-for-26 (.115) during the Guardians' recent road trip, returned to Cleveland on Tuesday and popped a home run for the second straight game at Progressive Field. He's battled a couple of injuries early this season that have limited Thomas to a mere 30 games. He's currently in his longest stretch of good health this season. Thomas has a .237/.341/.395 line with two home runs, six RBI, two steals and four runs over 13 games since returning from his most recent injury. |
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Nolan Jones Nolan Jones Socks double in win
Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 6:52 AM
Jones went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Jones doubled in the second run of Cleveland's two-run second inning. He's stayed healthy this season following an injury-laden 2024, but health has not brought back Jones' rookie form of 2023, when he had a .931 OPS with 20 home runs and 20 steals. He's batting .216/.302/.324 with three homers, four steals and 19 RBI through 68 games. On a brighter note, Jones' OPS has improved each month with his .740 for the month June outpacing that of March/April (.570) and May (.616). |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Delivers run in win
Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 6:34 AM
Arias went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Arias drove in the only run the Guardians would need with a second-inning single and then scored on a Nolan Jones double. Arias' offensive contributions have been few since early May, when he took over at shortstop after Brayan Rocchio was sent down to Triple-A Columbus. Arias sports a .177/.250/.274 line with one home run and 11 RBI over the last 36 games. In the same number of games in the minors, Rocchio has performed adequately for the Clippers, posting an .852 OPS with 17 extra-base hits, 24 RBI and 24 runs. Guardians' shortstops rank last in average (.181), on-base percentage (.249) and slugging (.251). |
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