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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Taking seat Saturday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 1:40 PM
Bailey isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Since Bailey made his team debut Sunday, the Guardians have alternated between starting him and Austin Hedges behind the plate. Saturday will mark the latter's turn to handle catching duties. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Moved to second in order
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:20 AM
Ramirez batted second and went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Reds.
Analysis: Ramirez, who is batting just .220 through 46 games, logged his first three-hit effort of the season. It was the second consecutive game that he and Chase DeLauter switched spots in the batting order, and if batting second triggers a revival in the veteran's bat, then Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt may stick with the change. Ramirez, who has spent the majority of his career batting third (1,009 starts), recently expressed interest in batting second, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The manager said nothing his set in stone, but he trusts Ramirez's instincts and will roll with the new batting order for now. |
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Andrew Walters Andrew Walters Rehab resumed
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:02 AM
Walters (lat) resumed his rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus on May 12, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Walters had his rehab assignment paused due to a viral illness and hadn't pitched since April 24 before it was resumed earlier this week. In two games for the Clippers this week, Walters has allowed four runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks over 1.1 innings. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Smacks fourth homer of 2026
Fri, May 15, 2026, 9:48 PM
Hoskins went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run scored during the Guardians' 7-6 loss to the Reds on Friday.
Analysis: Hoskins reached base safely in three of his five at-bats in Friday's game, and he collected his fourth home run of the season after taking Andrew Abbott deep to left field in the sixth. Hoskins has logged three homers in 12 games since May 1, but he has gone 5-for-28 (.179) this month. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Takes loss despite quality start
Fri, May 15, 2026, 9:27 PM
Bibee (0-6) took the loss against the Reds on Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two across 6.2 innings.
Analysis: Bibee put the Guardians on the back foot early by allowing two runs in the second inning. He allowed just one run the rest of the way and came away with his fourth quality start of the season, but Bibee was still tagged with the loss and is still searching for his first win of 2026. He'll take a 4.15 ERA and 1.35 WHIP (across 52 innings) into his next start, which is slated for next week on the road against the Marlins. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Not starting Friday
Fri, May 15, 2026, 2:07 PM
Manzardo is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: With left-hander Andrew Abbott on the mound for Cincinnati, Manzardo will take a seat in favor of Rhys Hoskins at first base. Manzardo has had a tough season at the plate, slashing an abysmal .203/.286/.288 with two home runs, 13 RBI, 10 runs scored and a 12:41 BB:K across 133 trips to the plate. |
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Connor Brogdon Connor Brogdon Staying with Guardians in Triple-A
Thu, May 14, 2026, 5:51 PM
Brogdon cleared waivers Thursday and accepted his outright to Triple-A Columbus, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Brogdon is choosing to remain with the Guardians in Triple-A rather than test free agency. The Guardians signed the reliever to a one-year, $900,000 contract in December with hopes he could recapture his earlier career success. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Still running wild
Wed, May 13, 2026, 6:58 PM
Ramirez went 0-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: The Guardians ran wild against the battery of Reid Detmers and Sebastian Rivero, going 5-for-5 on steal attempts, with Ramirez and Angel Martinez pilfering two each. Ramirez re-took the major-league stolen base lead with the performance, and he's got 18 in 45 games to go along with a sluggish .207/.340/.366 slash line, six homers, 16 RBI and 26 runs. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Big day in Wednesday's win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 6:54 PM
Martinez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a second run scored and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Moved up to the leadoff spot, Martinez flashed his whole skill set as he drove the fourth pitch he saw from Reid Detmers into the left-field seats to put Cleveland up 1-0, before tormenting the southpaw on the basepaths. Martinez has gone yard in back-to-back games, and on the season he's slashing .260/.300/.473 with seven homers, eight steals, 17 runs and 19 RBI in 41 contests. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Secures 13th save
Wed, May 13, 2026, 6:50 PM
Smith struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 13th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: The right-hander carved up the heart of the Halos' order, fanning Jorge Soler, Oswald Peraza and Zach Neto on 14 pitches (nine strikes). Smith has converted 10 straight save chances dating back to April 16, posting a 1.54 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 18:1 K:BB over 11.2 innings during that stretch. His 13 saves now leads the majors. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Racks up seven Ks in win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 6:45 PM
Messick (5-1) picked up the win in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Angels, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: A fifth-inning cutter to Zach Neto wound up soaring over the left-field wall for a two-run homer, but it was the only real mistake Messick made en route to his fourth quality start of the season. The southpaw has allowed more than three runs in an outing only once so far in 2026, posting a 2.35 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 58:14 K:BB through 53.2 innings. He'll look to keep rolling in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Detroit. |
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Franco Aleman Franco Aleman Sent down to minors
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:36 AM
The Guardians optioned Aleman to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Analysis: Aleman recorded 2.2 innings of work for Cleveland in his first taste of the majors after being called up last week. In his most recent appearance, the 25-year-old went just two-thirds of an inning, allowing a solo home run and a walk. Codi Heuer was recalled to Cleveland as the corresponding move for the right-hander. |
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Codi Heuer Codi Heuer Called up to majors
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:30 AM
Heuer was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Analysis: Heuer will be making his first appearance in the major leagues for Cleveland if/when he gets into a game. To make room for him on the roster, Franco Aleman was sent down to Columbus. The 29-year-old Heuer has a 2.57 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB over 14 innings at Columbus this year and will give the Guardians' injury-riddled bullpen a fresh arm. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Left out of lineup
Wed, May 13, 2026, 9:11 AM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: In four games with his new team, the switch-hitting Bailey has been in the lineup both times against righties and out of the lineup on both occasions versus lefties. While Bailey could continue to sit against southpaws, it's also possible his absence from Wednesday's lineup is simply due to it being an afternoon game after he started Tuesday night. Another factor into the decision to sit Bailey is that Parker Messick is Wednesday's starter, and Austin Hedges has been his personal catcher. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Receiving breather Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 9:10 AM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: With lefty Reid Detmers on the hill for the Angels, the left-handed-hitting Manzardo will get a break after he had started in each of the Guardians' last four games. Rhys Hoskins will step in for Manzardo at first base and will bat cleanup. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Rare day off Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 9:06 AM
Kwan is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Angels.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Kwan will receive a rare day of rest as the Angels send southpaw Reid Detmers to the bump for Wednesday's matinee. David Fry, Angel Martinez and Chase DeLauter will form the Guardians' outfield trio in the series finale. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Locks down 12th save
Wed, May 13, 2026, 8:35 AM
Smith struck out two in 1.1 perfect innings Tuesday to record his 12th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Slade Cecconi gave the Guardians only four innings, but five different relievers stepped up to get the team across the finish line, with Smith working more than one inning for only the second time in 19 appearances this season. The right-hander is tied for the major-league lead in saves with the Cardinals' Riley O'Brien and the Padres' Mason Miller, and Smith has put his early-season struggles firmly behind him -- he's issued just one walk in his last 13.2 innings, delivering a 1.32 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 18:1 K:BB since April 7. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Fans seven in no-decision
Wed, May 13, 2026, 8:30 AM
Cecconi didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Angels, allowing five hits and a walk over four scoreless innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Inefficiency cost Cecconi a chance at his third win of the season, as the right-hander needed 89 pitches (59 strikes) to record just 12 outs and left the mound with Cleveland ahead 2-0. Cecconi has completed six innings only once in nine starts, and he'll take a 5.60 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 38:17 K:BB through 45 innings into his next outing, which is set to come on the road early next week in Detroit. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Homers in win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 8:17 AM
Martinez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Martinez connected for his sixth home run of the season in the third inning to give the Guardians an early lead, and then swiped his sixth bag in the seventh. A strong April (five HRs, .825 OPS) has given way to a pedestrian May for Martinez, who entered Tuesday's contest batting .200 (6-for-30) with one extra-base hit and two RBI over the previous 10 games. |
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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Kicks off rehab assignment
Wed, May 13, 2026, 8:09 AM
Armstrong (groin) allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two over one inning for Double-A Akron on Tuesday.
Analysis: Armstrong began a rehab assignment with the RubberDucks on Tuesday. He threw 19 pitches (11 strikes) and will likely need another outing or two before rejoining Cleveland's bullpen. He hasn't pitched since April 21 and can be activated at any time. |
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