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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Picks up steal
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 11:57 AM
Arias went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 6-2 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Arias' last four starts have been evenly split between second and third, providing opportunities for Jose Ramirez and Andres Gimenez to get rest. Arias is off to a solid start this season in a utility role, slashing .278/.304/.426 with three steals, one home run, eight RBI and seven runs scored across 56 plate appearances. He's already played at six different positions this season, so he should be able to be in the lineup semi-regularly despite lacking a single obvious path to playing time. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Pops third homer
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 9:33 AM
Kwan went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: He led off the game by ripping a Chris Sale sinker down the right-field line, but not much else went right for the Guardians on the night. Kwan managed only 11 homers total in his first two big-league seasons, but the 26-year-old already has three in 25 games to begin 2024. He's still making plenty of contact, too, sitting third in the AL in batting average at .343, just behind Jose Altuve (.346) and Salvador Perez (.344). |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Stumbles in Atlanta
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 9:30 AM
Allen (3-1) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings as the Guardians were downed 6-2 by Atlanta. He struck out five.
Analysis: The 25-year-old southpaw was able to keep the ball in the park after serving up four homers across his last two starts, but there weren't many other positive takeaways from this performance. Allen tossed only 48 of 91 pitches for strikes, and he's been tagged for at least three runs in five of his six outings to begin the season. He'll carry a 5.46 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 26:11 K:BB through 31.1 innings into his next start, which lines up to come on the road next week in Houston. |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor Out of lineup again Friday
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 2:55 PM
Naylor is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Atlanta.
Analysis: It's the second straight game on the bench for the left-handed hitting Naylor, with this one coming against southpaw Chris Sale. Austin Hedges will do the catching for Logan Allen. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Sitting versus lefty
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 2:52 PM
Gimenez is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Atlanta.
Analysis: Atlanta is starting southpaw Chris Sale, so it's not a bad day for the left-handed hitting Gimenez to get a breather. Gabriel Arias will handle second base Friday. |
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Josh Naylor Josh Naylor Records first steal
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 10:04 PM
Naylor went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Naylor has gone hitless in his last two games -- it's just the second time this season he's been held without a hit in consecutive contests. He was able to pick up his first steal in three attempts this year with his lone trip on base Thursday. Despite the brief slump, he's slashing .295/.366/.557 with six home runs, 20 RBI, 13 runs scored and five doubles over 101 plate appearances in a starting role at first base. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Picks up steal in win
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 10:01 PM
Rocchio went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Rocchio has gone 3-for-12 over his last four contests and continues to see a starting role at shortstop. He's yet to do much with the steady at-bats, slashing .205/.280/.301 with two steals on three attempts, four RBI, 10 runs scored, seven doubles and no home runs through 23 contests. With Gabriel Arias batting .280 in a utility role, it's unclear how much longer Rocchio will go relatively unchallenged for his spot in the lineup. |
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Hunter Gaddis Hunter Gaddis Earns first win
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:58 PM
Gaddis (1-0) earned the win, allowing a hit in two-thirds of an inning without being charged with a run Thursday versus the Red Sox. He did not strike out or walk a batter.
Analysis: Gaddis allowed an inherited runner to score, which cut the Guardians' lead to 5-4 at the time. He was able to escape the jam, and he was ultimately credited with the win despite being the third reliever to pitch after starter Triston McKenzie. Gaddis has not been charged with a run over 12.1 innings this season, adding a 16:3 K:BB and six holds across 13 appearances. The right-hander's strong start to the campaign has earned him a setup role, though Thursday's outing shows that he's trusted to work in any high-leverage situation. |
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Will Brennan Will Brennan Cranks third homer
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 4:51 PM
Brennan went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Brennan opened the scoring with a solo shot off Chase Anderson in the second inning, his third homer of the year. Brennan's started to swing the bat well recently -- he's now 6-for-13 with five extra-base hits (including two homers) in his last four games. The left-handed Brennan has gotten the majority of starts in right field this season with Ramon Laureano occupying the short side of the platoon. He's now slashing .250/.310/.453 through 71 plate appearances with 11 runs scored, 10 RBI and two stolen bases. |
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Emmanuel Clase Emmanuel Clase Locks down eighth save
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 3:50 PM
Clase earned the save Thursday against the Red Sox, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: It's the fifth straight scoreless outing from Clase -- he's allowed just one hit while striking out eight in his last five innings. Overall, the right-hander is 8-for-10 in save chances this year with a stellar 0.69 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 14:1 K:BB over 13 innings. |
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Triston McKenzie Triston McKenzie Goes four innings vs. Red Sox
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 3:47 PM
McKenzie did not factor into the decision Thursday against Boston, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: McKenzie had to deal with traffic throughout Thursday's outing, though he was ultimately able to mitigate the damage thanks to a season-high seven strikeouts. He'd fail to qualify for a win, however, only making it through four innings after throwing 75 pitches, as Cleveland continues to monitor the 26-year-old's workload after he made just four starts in an injury-plagued 2023 campaign. Overall, McKenzie is 2-2 with a 4.91 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 18:17 K:BB through four starts (22 innings) this season. He's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Astros in his next start Wednesday. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Powers Cleveland to win
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 3:28 PM
Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a grand slam, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Ramirez extended the Guardians' lead to 5-0 in the second inning, blasting a two-out grand slam on the 10th pitch of the at-bat from Chase Anderson. While it had been a slow start to the year by Ramirez's standards, he now has six extra-base hits, including three home runs, and three stolen bases in his last 10 contests. The veteran third baseman is now slashing .260/.271/.471 with five home runs, 23 RBI and 18 runs scored across 107 plate appearances this season. |
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Estevan Florial Estevan Florial Taking seat Thursday
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:36 AM
Florial is out of the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Florial had started four of the previous five games versus right-handers but will take a seat Thursday against righty Chase Anderson. Jose Ramirez will get a day out of the infield and serve as the Guardians' designated hitter Thursday while Florial is on the bench. |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor Getting day off
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:26 AM
Naylor is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Red Sox.
Analysis: Naylor started each of the previous three games at catcher for the Guardians, but he'll be given some rest for the Thursday afternoon tilt. David Fry will draw the start at catcher for Cleveland. |
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Carlos Carrasco Carlos Carrasco Drops rematch with Red Sox
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 10:45 PM
Carrasco (1-2) took the loss Wednesday against Boston, allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: After picking up a win against the Red Sox in his last outing, Carrasco had a far more difficult time Wednesday, giving up his first three home runs of the season en route to an eventual 8-0 defeat. The 37-year-old Carrasco hadn't allowed more than three earned runs in a start this year prior to Wednesday's loss. His ERA is now up to 4.63 with a 1.63 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB through his first five starts (23.1 innings). Carrasco will look to get back on track in his next outing, currently scheduled for next Tuesday in Houston. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Shut down after setback with elbow
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 2:38 PM
Williams felt some discomfort in his right elbow in his most recent simulated game Saturday at the Guardians' spring facility in Arizona and will receive an injection and be shut down for seven days, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The soreness was similar to what he first felt during spring training in a weighted-ball workout. The Guardians are hopeful that Williams can begin a throwing program in a week and ramp back up again, but it's certainly no guarantee that his recovery process will go that smoothly. Even in a best-case scenario, Williams looks set to remain on the 15-day injured list well into May. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Sitting in second straight
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 2:25 PM
Arias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Arias made six consecutive starts from April 13 through 18, but he's now been back on the bench three times in the Guardians' ensuing five games. Though Arias is maintaining a respectable .781 OPS over 48 plate appearances on the season, he looks like he'll have to settle for a part-time role for now while Cleveland continues to stick with Brayan Rocchio as its primary shortstop. |
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Estevan Florial Estevan Florial Gets second straight start
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 2:22 PM
Florial will serve as the Guardians' designated hitter and No. 7 batter in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Florial will get his second straight start against a right-handed starting pitcher (Cooper Criswell) after he went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's 4-1 win. The 26-year-old looks to be gaining traction as Cleveland's primary designated hitter. |
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Ramon Laureano Ramon Laureano Losing out on reps vs. RHPs
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 2:20 PM
Laureano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Laureano is on the bench for the second game in a row, with both of his absences coming against right-handed starting pitchers (Tanner Houck and Cooper Criswell). Guardians manager Stephen Vogt hasn't indicated that Laureano is dealing with an injury, so the consecutive absences from the lineup would seemingly signal that the 29-year-old is losing playing time after hitting just .174 through his first 46 at-bats of the season. Estevan Florial is included in the lineup at designated hitter for the second straight contest and seems set to benefit the most if Laureano's role continues to shrink. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Swipes bag, scores twice
Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 10:46 PM
Freeman went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Freeman's RBI single in the seventh inning got the Guardians on the board, and he came around to score on a sacrifice fly. He's started to separate himself in a crowded battle for playing time, going 7-for-19 (.368) with two home runs and five RBI over his last six games. Freeman is slashing .222/.296/.413 with three homers, 12 RBI, three steals and 12 runs scored through 71 plate appearances as Cleveland's primary center fielder. |
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