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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Absent from Game 4 lineup Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 3:36 PM Bailey is not in the lineup Thursday for Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox. Analysis: Austin Hedges has caught Parker Messick regularly this season and will do so again in Game 4. Bailey is 3-for-9 with a 1:2 BB:K at the plate so far this postseason, while Hedges is hitless in two plate appearances.
Foster Griffin Foster Griffin Fans seven in playoff debut Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 10:28 PM Griffin didn't factor into the decision in Game 3 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Wednesday, giving up a run on two hits with seven strikeouts and no walks over 2.2 innings. Analysis: The left-hander entered behind opener Daniel Espino and struck out seven of the 11 batters he faced, but he was pulled with one out in the fourth inning after throwing 53 pitches (39 strikes). It was the playoff debut for Griffin, who made 31 starts as a rookie for Cleveland and Washington this year, posting a combined 3.60 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 158:45 K:BB across 172.2 regular-season innings. Given his workload, the 31-year-old Griffin likely won't be available for Game 4 on Thursday, but he should be good to go for Game 5 on Saturday, should Cleveland stave off elimination again.
Jo Adell Jo Adell Collects three RBI Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 10:26 PM Adell went 2-for-4 with a walk, a triple and three RBI in Game 3 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Wednesday. Analysis: After striking out in all four of his at-bats during the series opener Saturday -- which was his postseason debut -- Adell has responded by going 3-for-7 with two triples and four RBI in the past two contests. The 27-year-old came to the plate Wednesday with the bases loaded and two outs during the third inning, and he cleared the bases with a triple to give Cleveland a lead it would not relinquish while facing elimination.
Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Stuffs stat sheet in Game 3 Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 10:22 PM Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a triple, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs during the Guardians' 9-3 win against the White Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS on Wednesday. Analysis: The veteran third baseman walked and scored during Cleveland's four-run third inning, then he doubled, stole third and scored in the fifth before providing some insurance runs in the eighth with a two-RBI triple. Ramirez went 0-for-6 with two walks, a run and three strikeouts in the first two games of the series, but he broke out in a big way Wednesday to help the Guardians stave off elimination.
Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Serving as opener in Game 3 Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 PM Espino will be the Guardians' opener Wednesday in Game 3 of the ALDS against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Analysis: He'll be opposed by another opener in Chicago's Sean Newcomb. Espino logged a 4.11 ERA and 25:7 K:BB over 15.1 innings for the Guardians during the regular season, and he made a scoreless appearance for the White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS. The Guardians haven't divulged plans for who will follow Espino, but Foster Griffin is a prime candidate for a bulk role if Cleveland wants to go that route.
Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Punches out 11 in Game 2 Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 10:24 PM Williams didn't factor into the decision in Game 2 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Monday. He struck out 11 and gave up two runs on four hits and three walks. Analysis: After firing a clean top of the first frame, the Guardians handed Williams a 2-0 lead, which he maintained through five innings. The right-hander was pulled at 98 pitches (59 strikes) after surrendering a leadoff single to begin the sixth, and that runner came around to score as Chicago took a 3-2 advantage in the frame. Williams now lines up to start a potential Game 5, but Cleveland will need to win the next two games on the road to get there.
Recovers from elbow issue Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 10:18 PM Advincula (elbow) was activated from the 7-day injured list Sept. 17. Analysis: Advincula hit the injured list Aug. 11 due to a right elbow strain, and he wasn't able to return before the end of the season. He logged nine games at Double-A Akron but ended the 2026 season at High-A Lakeland, where he hit .239 with one homer, 14 RBI, 14 stolen bases and 16 runs in 19 appearances.
Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Slated for wrist surgery Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 11:36 AM Holderman will undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Holderman's wrist problems originally surfaced four years ago and flared up on him during the second half of this season. He will not pitch for the Guardians during the postseason but should be recovered in time for spring training. Holderman posted a 1.78 ERA and 39:11 K:BB over 35.1 innings in the first half of the season, but he stumbled to a 4.67 ERA and 11:9 K:BB over 17.1 frames after the All-Star break.
CJ Kayfus CJ Kayfus Returns from IL Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 9:25 PM Kayfus (ankle) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday. Analysis: Kayfus will head into the offseason at full strength after undergoing surgery in July to address a broken right ankle and ligament damage. He appeared in nine games for the Guardians in 2026 but spent the majority of his time at Triple-A Columbus, where he hit .240 with three homers, 25 RBI, six stolen bases and 15 runs over 46 appearances.
Jo Adell Jo Adell Clubs homer Sunday Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 4:56 PM Adell went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. Analysis: Adell went just 23-for-95 (.242) over 25 games in September, adding three homers and 11 RBI. The outfielder batted .240 with a .699 OPS this season. He produced 23 homers, 94 RBI, 70 runs scored, 26 doubles, one triple and five stolen bases over a career-high 159 contests between the Guardians and the Angels. While his overall profile was mostly steady compared to his career year in 2025, he regressed in the power department.
Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Homer, steal in loss Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 4:54 PM Schneemann went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. Analysis: Schneemann saw a bench role after returning to the majors at the start of September. He went 3-for-10 over eight games this month. On the year, he hit just .210 with a .608 OPS, seven homers, 30 RBI, 30 runs scored, 11 doubles and seven steals over 286 plate appearances. Schneemann is not a lock to be on the postseason roster, and even if he makes it, he'll likely serve as a utility option off the bench.
Parker Messick Parker Messick Goes three innings Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 4:51 PM Messick allowed a run on six hits and a walk while striking out two over three innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on Sunday. Analysis: Messick's start was a shorter one, as expected, since the Guardians had nothing to play for in the regular-season finale. This outing will function to keep him on a normal schedule heading into the playoffs, where he's expected to get a start in the ALDS. Messick allowed no more than three runs in any of his last 15 starts of the season, providing excellent consistency. He ends the regular season with a 12-9 record, 2.56 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 193:49 K:BB over 186.1 innings through 32 starts.
Craig Yoho Craig Yoho Sent down Sunday Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 12:35 PM The Guardians optioned Yoho to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Roundtable.io reports. Analysis: Yoho gave up two runs on three hits and a wild pitch while recording just one out Saturday, bringing his ERA up to 4.93 in 34 big-league appearances in 2026, and he will now head back to the minors to conclude the regular season. Austin Peterson replaces Yoho on the active roster and in the Cleveland bullpen.
Austin Peterson Austin Peterson Recalled to majors Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 12:30 PM The Guardians recalled Peterson from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Roundtable.io reports. Analysis: Craig Yoho was demoted after allowing two runs in just one-third of an inning Saturday, and it will be Peterson who takes Yoho's spot in the Cleveland bullpen. Peterson has made just one appearance for the Guardians to date, tossing two scoreless innings with three strikeouts against Detroit in his major-league debut back on Sept. 5. The right-hander turned in a 4.41 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 107:38 K:BB over 102 innings with Columbus this season.
Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez On bench Sunday Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 11:45 AM Ramirez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. Analysis: With the Guardians' playoff seeding set after the team clinched the AL Central title Saturday, Ramirez will rest for the regular-season finale. Daniel Schneemann will start at third base and bat eighth against lefty Daniel Lynch.
Parker Messick Parker Messick Will start Sunday vs. Kansas City Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 10:05 PM Messick will be the Guardians' starter for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Analysis: The Guardians secured the AL Central division Saturday -- and the No. 2 seed in the AL playoffs -- following their win over Kansas City and the White Sox's loss to the Rockies. Still, the Guardians will have Messick toe the rubber Sunday, though it will likely be an abbreviated outing for the 25-year-old southpaw.
Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Goes deep twice in win Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 9:22 PM Rocchio went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Royals. Analysis: Rocchio launched a solo shot in the seventh inning before going deep again in the ninth. It marked the second time the 25-year-old homered twice in a game in September, and he's now driven in 19 runs while scoring 15 times over 22 games this month. On the year, he's slashing .253/.313/.391 with 15 long balls, 73 RBI, 66 runs scored and 20 steals across 592 plate appearances.
Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey First multi-homer game in win Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 9:17 PM Bailey went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Royals. Analysis: Bailey tied the game with a two-run shot in the second inning before going deep again in the ninth, notching the first two-homer game of his career. On the year, the 27-year-old is slashing .208/.274/.338 with 10 long balls, 37 RBI, 31 runs scored and three steals across 343 plate appearances, posting a .689 OPS in 81 games with the Guardians compared to a .396 mark in 30 with the Giants.
Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Posts quality start in win Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 9:03 PM Bibee (7-15) earned the win in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Royals, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk with six strikeouts over six innings. Analysis: Bibee allowed three runs in the first inning but blanked the Royals from there, throwing 61 of 94 pitches for strikes with 13 whiffs. The performance lowered the 27-year-old's September ERA to a still-bloated 7.36 mark, and it was an encouraging effort as the Guardians prepare for the postseason. He'll finish the regular season with a 4.36 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 148:55 K:BB across a career-high 188 innings.
Connor Brogdon Connor Brogdon Outrighted to Triple-A Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 4:18 PM Brogdon cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Analysis: The journeyman reliever was DFA'd earlier in the week, and despite passable numbers in the majors this season (5.06 ERA, 1.12 WHIP), there were no suitors on the waiver wire. Brogdon has posted a 4.41 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 208 career innings over parts of seven big-league seasons.