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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Three hits, homer in win
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 6:03 PM
Kwan went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two total RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Kwan led off the game with a solo shot off Joe Ryan, his first of three hits on the day and his third home run this season (his first since Aug. 7). Kwan also extended his hit streak to seven games -- he's gone 12-for-30 (.400) with five extra-base hits in that span. Overall, he's slashing .278/.375/.346 through 587 plate appearances this season with 75 runs scored, 30 RBI and 10 stolen bases. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Rebounds vs. Twins
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 4:21 PM
Bibee (6-15) earned the win Sunday over Minnesota, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: It was a strong bounce-back effort from Bibee. The right-hander had failed to make it through four innings in either of his previous two starts, giving up 10 runs across 8.1 innings in that span. Overall, Bibbe's ERA sits at 4.16 across 31 starts (177.1 innings) this season with a 1.18 WHIP and 140:54 K:BB. He's currently lined up to face the A's at home in his next outing. |
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Connor Brogdon Connor Brogdon Back with big club
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 12:48 PM
The Guardians recalled Brogdon from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with Franco Aleman being optioned to Triple-A. Brogdon last saw major-league action May 7 and has since spent time in the minors. Across 15 big-league appearances, he has a 5.28 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, four holds and one save across 15.1 innings. |
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Franco Aleman Franco Aleman Sent down to Triple-A
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 12:46 PM
The Guardians optioned Aleman to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Analysis: The move comes after Aleman's last outing against the Twins on Saturday, when he allowed four runs on five hits while striking out one batter in two-thirds of an inning. Connor Brogdon was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Idle for series finale
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:43 AM
Ramirez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Ramirez is batting .111 (5-for-45) through his first 11 games of September and will hit the bench Sunday after starting the previous five contests. Angel Genao will step in at the hot corner and bat seventh in the series finale at Minnesota. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Strikes out eight in bulk relief
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 8:05 PM
Cantillo did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Twins, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out eight over four scoreless innings.
Analysis: Cantillo entered in the third inning and dominated, throwing 37 of 56 pitches for strikes with 10 whiffs. It marked the first time the 26-year-old pitched in relief all year, and it was also his first scoreless outing since another four-inning effort July 29. He owns a 3.89 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 162:78 K:BB across 148 frames this season and lines up for a home matchup with the Athletics next weekend should he return to the rotation. |
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Angel Genao Angel Genao Day off Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 2:45 PM
Genao isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Genao will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going 7-for-32 (.219) across his first 11 games of September. Travis Bazzana will start at second base while Genao sits, and Jose Ramirez will man the hot corner. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Completes side session
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:35 AM
Holderman (wrist) threw a bullpen session Friday at Progressive Field, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: The Guardians placed Holderman on the injured list Sept. 4 due to right wrist inflammation, but his ability to get back on the mound a week later suggests that he won't require an extended stint on the shelf. Before being deactivated, Holderman had produced a 2.73 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 50:20 K:BB in 52.2 innings while collecting six wins, one save and 11 holds in 54 appearances out of the Cleveland bullpen. |
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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Starts up rehab assignment
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:33 AM
Armstrong (calf) didn't record a strikeout while allowing one run on two hits in one inning during a rehab appearance Friday with Triple-A Columbus.
Analysis: Armstrong was initially placed on the shelf July 25 due to a left calf strain before being transferred to the 60-day IL less than two weeks later. He's eligible for reinstatement Sept. 23 and should be on track to rejoin the Guardians on that date or shortly thereafter, assuming his subsequent rehab appearances go well. |
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Tending to lower-body soreness
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:30 AM
Guardians assistant general manager Matt Foreman said that Velazquez hasn't played for Triple-A Columbus since last Sunday due to lingering lower-body soreness, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Widely considered the Guardians' top prospect and regarded as one of the top power bats in the minors, Velazquez is being viewed as day-to-day and is expected to make it back into the Columbus lineup before the International League season concludes Sept. 20. The 21-year-old first baseman has hit .298 with 29 home runs across 117 games between Columbus and Double-A Akron this season. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Next start coming Monday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:26 AM
Williams is slated to make his next start Monday against the White Sox in Cleveland, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: After delivering his eighth double-digit strikeouts performance in his last 11 starts during his most recent appearance this past Sunday versus Detroit, Williams won't end up pitching this week. Instead, the Guardians will bump Williams back from his normally scheduled turn through the rotation Saturday against the Twins to have him start Monday in the series opener versus the White Sox, who currently hold a half-game lead atop the AL Central standings. Williams will tentatively line up for two starts next week, with his second turn set to come Sept. 20 versus the Athletics. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Could work in bulk relief Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:18 AM
Cantillo could be a candidate to pitch in bulk relief behind opener Daniel Espino in Saturday's game against the Twins,
Analysis: Saturday would have been Gavin Williams' turn in the rotation, but the Guardians elected to push their ace back two days in the schedule so that he can pitch the series opener versus the division-leading White Sox. Espino will get the starting nod in Williams' stead, though he's expected to be limited to 1-to-2 innings before turning the game over to the bullpen. After most recently getting roughed up for four runs on three hits and five walks in just 2.1 innings in Monday's loss in Baltimore, Cantillo will be available on four days' rest and could pitch in relief for the first time all season. The Guardians also have Slade Cecconi on hand as another option to cover multiple innings out of the bullpen. |
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Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Making first MLB start Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:05 AM
Espino will serve as the Guardians' opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Twins in Minnesota, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Gavin Williams had been lined up to start Saturday, but the Guardians will instead push their ace back a couple days in the schedule so that he can make his next start Monday in the series opener versus the division-leading White Sox. Espino will thus be called upon to make his first MLB start Saturday, though he's pitched almost exclusively in relief both for the big club and at Triple-A Columbus this season and will likely be limited to a 1-to-2-inning appearance. Once Espino exits the game, Joey Cantillo could be called upon to pitch in bulk relief. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Secures 36th save
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 8:04 AM
Smith earned his 36th save of the season after allowing one hit over a scoreless ninth inning in Friday's 5-2 win over the Twins. He did not record a strikeout or a walk.
Analysis: Smith was handed a three-run cushion after Cleveland broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the ninth, and he got the job done en route to his 36th save of the season -- the second-highest total in the AL behind Bryan Baker's MLB-leading 39. Smith allowed a leadoff single to Josh Bell in the top of the ninth but quickly erased it by getting Kody Clemens to ground into a double play, and then Smith induced a Royce Lewis groundball to finish the victory. Smith owns a 2.18 ERA as Cleveland's primary closer this season. He's converted eight of 10 save chances since the All-Star break, posting a 0.83 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with a 32:11 K:BB across 20 appearances in that span. |
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Hunter Gaddis Hunter Gaddis Picks up win in relief Friday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 8:00 AM
Gaddis (4-3) earned the win in relief after allowing one hit and striking out one over 1.1 scoreless innings in Friday's 5-2 victory over the Twins. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: Gaddis entered the game with two outs in the seventh and a runner on second after Erik Sabrowski had allowed the tying run to reach base. Kaelen Culpepper's RBI single tied the game at 2-2, with the run charged to Sabrowski, but Gaddis settled down afterward and retired the next four batters he faced. Gaddis has been extremely reliable for the Guardians this season, and this outing extended his streak of scoreless appearances to 13. Over that stretch, the right-hander owns a 0.62 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB across 13 innings. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Limits Twins to one run
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:57 AM
Messick didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Twins after allowing one run on three hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Messick kept Minnesota quiet outside of the second inning, when Kody Clemens singled and Royce Lewis followed with an RBI double to open the scoring. The left-handed Messick allowed only one additional hit before departing with one out in the sixth, keeping Cleveland within a run until its offense eventually broke through. Messick owns a 2.51 ERA after the strong outing, though he was denied his 12th victory of the season. In 10 starts since the Midsummer Classic, Messick has a 2.09 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 68:11 K:BB across 60.1 innings. He's scheduled to make his next start at home against the White Sox in a matchup with plenty of playoff implications next week. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Begins swinging bat
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:07 AM
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Friday that Hoskins (back) has begun a swing progression program, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hoskins still has time to make it back from the injured list before the end of the regular season, though he'll need to take live at-bats in simulated games and/or head out on a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated. Once he rejoins the Guardians, Hoskins will likely occupy the short side of a platoon at first base with Nathaniel Lowe. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana On base four times in win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:03 AM
Bazzana went 2-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored in Friday's 5-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Bazzana got on base to start an inning in all four of his plate appearances, and eventually the Guardians' bats got him home in the seventh and ninth innings. The rookie has been on a roll the last week, going 9-for-18 with four walks, two doubles, two home runs and eight RBI over the last six contests. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Exiting starting lineup
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 3:38 PM
Bailey is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Minnesota.
Analysis: After starting at catcher in the Guardians' last two contests, Bailey will take a seat Friday. Austin Hedges will be behind the dish and will bat eighth in the series opener versus the Twins. |
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Andrew Walters Andrew Walters Undergoes UCL surgery on elbow
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 12:03 PM
Walters underwent a right elbow UCL repair with an internal brace Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Walters had right lat surgery last June, and he is now slated for another extended rehab that will rule him out until the 2028 season. The right-hander was limited to only 14 appearances in 2025 and another 14 in 2026 due to injuries. |
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