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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Reaches double-digit homers
Thu, May 15, 2025, 7:23 AM
Manzardo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to Milwaukee.
Analysis: Manzardo put the Guardians on the board with a second-inning home run. After leaving the yard five times over 53 games in 2024, Manzardo has gone deep 10 times in 38 games this season. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Nice showing in no-decision
Wed, May 14, 2025, 5:00 PM
Williams did not factor into the decision Wednesday, giving up two runs on four hits and one walk over five innings in a 9-5 loss to the Brewers. He struck out six.
Analysis: The right-hander allowed a run on two hits and a walk during the second inning and a solo homer in the fifth, but he was otherwise able to keep Milwaukee in check. Williams has surrendered just two runs with a 14:5 K:BB in his past two starts, but he covered five frames in both outings and hasn't pitched into the sixth inning since April 21. He has a 4.29 ERA and 1.64 WHIP through nine starts this year and lines up to face the Twins on the road early next week. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Clubs three-run homer
Wed, May 14, 2025, 4:49 PM
Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a three-run homer and an additional scored in Wednesday's 9-5 loss against the Brewers.
Analysis: The 32-year-old launched a three-run shot to center field during the eighth inning to cut into a 7-2 deficit, but Cleveland was unable to rally any further. It was Ramirez's second homer in as many days, which brings his total to eight for the season. In addition to the long balls, the third baseman continues to be one of the most productive hitters in the league with 12 steals and a .295/.363/.510 slash line through 41 games. |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski Resumes mound work
Wed, May 14, 2025, 11:45 AM
Sabrowski (elbow) resumed throwing bullpen sessions earlier this month, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sabrowski has been on the injured list all season due to left elbow inflammation and was briefly shut down in late April after experiencing increased soreness in his pitching arm. He was cleared to resume throwing earlier this month and has since stepped back on the mound, though it's unclear when Sabrowski might be ready to face hitters. Once the Guardians activate him from the 60-day injured list, Sabrowski projects to fill a middle-relief role. |
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John Means John Means Could start mound work soon
Wed, May 14, 2025, 11:43 AM
Means (elbow) is expected to begin throwing bullpen sessions at some point this month, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: As of April 30, Means had been responding well since starting up his throwing program, and he had increased his throwing distance off flat ground to 120 feet. Assuming he's avoided any setbacks in his recovery from Tommy John surgery over the ensuing two weeks, he could take the next step forward in the rehab process by getting back on the mound. Means still has multiple checkpoints to hit, but a late-season return from the 60-day injured list remains a possibility for the veteran lefty. |
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Kolby Allard Kolby Allard Could enter rotation
Wed, May 14, 2025, 11:28 AM
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that Allard is " definitely an option" to enter the rotation after Ben Lively (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Triple-A Columbus lefty Doug Nikhazy and rehabbing right-hander Slade Cecconi (oblique) also represent options to fill the opening in the big-league rotation, but Allard may have the edge since his pitching schedule had been aligned with Lively's. After making four starts for Columbus, Allard has excelled while working in a long-relief role for Cleveland, turning in a 1.20 ERA and 0.87 WHIP over 15 frames. When Lively left his latest start Monday against the Brewers after working just three innings, Allard followed him with three scoreless innings of his own. Since he hasn't tossed more than 52 pitches in any outing in May, Allard could be on a light workload restriction if he's called upon to start when Lively's next turn comes up this weekend in Cincinnati. |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Will need week of rehab games
Wed, May 14, 2025, 11:23 AM
Thomas (wrist) will require at least a week's worth of rehab games with Triple-A Columbus before being activated from the 10-day injured list, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas began his rehab assignment Tuesday with Columbus, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts out of the designated hitter spot. The Guardians have a series in Minnesota that runs through next Wednesday, so the earliest Thomas rejoins the Guardians might be for the start of their series in Detroit on May 22. Angel Martinez has played well in center field since Thomas injured his right wrist a month ago, so Thomas might not be guaranteed regular playing time once he returns. |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor Day off Wednesday
Wed, May 14, 2025, 9:37 AM
Naylor is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Brewers.
Analysis: Naylor caught both of the first two games of the series but will get a breather for Wednesday's matinee. Austin Hedges will start behind the dish and bat ninth for the Guardians. |
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Carlos Santana Carlos Santana Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, May 14, 2025, 9:34 AM
Santana is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Brewers.
Analysis: Santana will get a routine day off after starting in each of the previous 11 contests. Kyle Manzardo will play first base for the Guardians on Wednesday. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Fires six shutout innings
Tue, May 13, 2025, 9:36 PM
Allen (2-2) yielded three hits and a walk over six scoreless frames Tuesday, striking out six and earning a win over the Brewers.
Analysis: Allen was terrific Tuesday, allowing only one extra-base hit and at one point retiring 13 consecutive batters. It marked his first time completing six innings this season and he earned his first win since April 15. He tossed 57 of 89 pitches for strikes and generated a season-high 11 whiffs. Allen lowered his ERA to 3.70 to go alongside a 31:20 K:BB through 41.1 innings this season. His next start is projected to be in Minnesota. |
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Emmanuel Clase Emmanuel Clase Picks up ninth save
Tue, May 13, 2025, 9:29 PM
Clase struck out two in a perfect inning and earned a save over the Brewers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Clase threw 10 of 14 pitches for strikes to retire Milwaukee's 2-3-4 hitters in order and finish off the 2-0 victory. He's converted nine of his 11 save chances this season, including five straight. Clase has tossed five consecutive scoreless innings as he's seemingly regained his usual form. He now owns a 4.91 ERA with a 19:4 K:BB through 18.1 frames. |
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Zak Kent Zak Kent Back in majors
Tue, May 13, 2025, 3:28 PM
The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kent has made two relief appearances with the big club this season, allowing one run with a 5:2 K:BB over four innings. He'll give the bullpen a fresh arm after it was needed to cover six frames in Monday's win over the Brewers. |
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Ben Lively Ben Lively Lands on IL with flexor strain
Tue, May 13, 2025, 3:25 PM
The Guardians placed Lively on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right flexor strain, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lively was forced from Monday's start versus the Brewers with what was called right forearm inflammation at the time, but subsequent testing has revealed a more serious injury. It's unclear at this point how long he might be sidelined, but it will undoubtedly be longer than a minimum stay on the IL. Kolby Allard threw three scoreless innings Monday after Lively exited and looks to be the most likely candidate to fill Livey's rotation spot in the short term. |
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Will Brennan Will Brennan Second straight start in RF
Tue, May 13, 2025, 1:47 PM
Brennan is starting in right field and batting eighth in Tuesday's game versus the Brewers.
Analysis: Brennan has now started two straight contests in right field after being recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Monday. Angel Martinez sat at Brennan's expense Monday, and on Tuesday it will be Nolan Jones on the bench. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan On-base streak reaches 11
Tue, May 13, 2025, 8:35 AM
Kwan went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 5-0 win over Milwaukee.
Analysis: Kwan extended an on-base streak to 11 games on his final at-bat, a single to left field. Cleveland's leadoff batter is 15-for-43 (.349) with seven walks, two steals, three doubles, two RBI and seven runs scored during the streak. Kwan leads the Guardians with a .390 OBP and is second with six stolen bases. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Starter at second base
Tue, May 13, 2025, 8:13 AM
Schneemann started at second base and went 0-for-3 in Monday's 5-0 win over the Brewers.
Analysis: Schneemann's hot bat since the beginning of May generated more plate appearances for him, and shortstop Brayan Rocchio's demotion to the minors Monday opened up a regular gig. Gabriel Arias will cover short, while Schneemann gets regular starts at second base. Since May 1, Schneemann has a 1.101 OPS with three home runs, two doubles, eight RBI and eight runs scored over 10 contests. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Drives in three runs
Mon, May 12, 2025, 10:12 PM
Arias went 2-for-4 with a three-run double in Monday's win over the Brewers.
Analysis: Arias opened the game's scoring with a bases-clearing double in the fourth inning. He has multiple hits in four of his last 12 games but has gone hitless in the other eight. Despite the recent inconsistency, Arias owns a solid .271/.324/.426 slash line with 12 extra-base hits and 19 RBI through 39 contests. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Swipes three bags
Mon, May 12, 2025, 10:07 PM
Ramirez went 1-for-2 with two runs scored, three stolen bases and two walks in Monday's win over Milwaukee.
Analysis: Ramirez singled, stole two bags and scored in the fourth inning. He later walked and scored again after swiping his third base of the night. It was his first multi-steal game of the year and first time stealing three in one contest since 2021. Ramirez has gone 15-for-40 (.375) over his last 11 games, raising his slash line to .289/.356/.472 with 12 steals through 163 plate appearances. |
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Ben Lively Ben Lively Diagnosed with forearm inflammation
Mon, May 12, 2025, 6:28 PM
Lively left Monday's start against the Brewers due to right forearm inflammation, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lively was forced to exit before the fourth inning of Monday's outing after experiencing discomfort when tossing his warmup pitches. The club will presumably monitor his status over the next few days and may elect to send him for further testing to determine whether a stint on the IL is necessary. |
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Ben Lively Ben Lively Exits start with undisclosed injury
Mon, May 12, 2025, 5:58 PM
Lively departed Monday's start versus the Brewers after three innings with an undisclosed injury, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Lively didn't suffer an obvious injury, but he threw a couple warmup pitches prior to the top of the fourth inning before walking off the field and into the clubhouse. The righty allowed one hit and two walks over three scoreless frames before being lifted. The Guardians should have more on Lively's status soon. |
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