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Hunter Gaddis Hunter Gaddis Notches first save
Thu, May 21, 2026, 6:44 PM
Gaddis picked up the save in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Tigers, allowing one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: With Cade Smith unavailable Thursday, it was Gaddis who was called upon to close out a two-run lead in the ninth. The right-hander worked around a two-out single to finish off Cleveland's four-game sweep of the Tigers while locking down his first save this season. Gaddis was shaky early in the season following a stint on the IL with forearm tightness, but he's turned things around of late, allowing just one run on five hits in his last seven appearances (6.1 innings). Overall, his ERA sits at 5.25 with a 1.75 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 12 innings this year. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Blanks Detroit in fourth win
Thu, May 21, 2026, 6:38 PM
Cantillo (4-1) earned the win Thursday over the Tigers, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out six across 5.2 scoreless innings.
Analysis: It's the third win in four starts for Cantillo, who's posted a 2.05 ERA in that span. The left-hander's lowered his ERA to 3.05 on the season with a 1.32 WHIP and 51:27 K:BB across 11 starts (56 innings). Cantillo will look to keep rolling in his next outing, currently lined up for next week at home against the Nationals. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Unavailable for save
Thu, May 21, 2026, 5:36 PM
Smith was not given the save opportunity in Thursday's 3-1 win over Tigers.
Analysis: Smith recorded saves each of the last two games and was unavailable Thursday after burning 36 pitches the previous two days. Hunter Gaddis worked around a hit while striking out two in picking up his first save of the season. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Adds insurance in win
Thu, May 21, 2026, 5:29 PM
Bailey went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-1 win over Detroit.
Analysis: Bailey's solo home run the eighth inning provided the insurance in the final game of the Guardians' four-game sweep of the Tigers. It was his first home run and just the second hit since coming over from San Francisco earlier this month. In six games for the new team, Bailey is 2-for-18 with three RBI. Since Bailey's arrival, there's been an even split behind the plate between him and Austin Hedges. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Perfect in win
Thu, May 21, 2026, 5:18 PM
Rocchio went 3-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: Batting out of the nine hole, Rocchio sparked a two-run rally with a two-out double and immediately scored on a Daniel Schneemann double. Rocchio's been rolling in May and is now 14-for-33 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, three steals, eight RBI and nine runs scored over the last 11 contests. He began the year at second base but has since moved over to shortstop after Gabriel Arias (hamstring) landed on the 10-day injured list. It was recently reported that Arias' rehab "hit a little snag" and he will be out longer than expected. It probably won't matter when he returns if Rocchio continues to mash. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Out of lineup again Thursday
Thu, May 21, 2026, 9:25 AM
Manzardo is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Tigers.
Analysis: Detroit's starting pitcher, Casey Mize, throws right-handed but has extreme reverse splits this season, so the left-handed-hitting Manzardo will take a seat for the second straight day. Rhys Hoskins will cover first base and bat cleanup as the Guardians try to complete the four-game sweep. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Provides game-winning hit
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:49 PM
Ramirez went 1-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over Detroit.
Analysis: Ramirez had done little through the first nine innings, but he showed up with a clutch hit in the extra frame. He doubled in what became the game-winning run. Ramirez is beginning to emerge from a season-opening slump; he's 10-for-23 with three doubles, two home runs and seven RBI over the last six games. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Involved in comeback win
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:43 PM
Martinez went 1-for-5 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Tigers.
Analysis: The Guardians' offense did little for eight innings before managing to tie the game in the ninth and win it in the 10th. Martinez tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the extra frame and scored the game-winning run. The outfielder has been rolling of late, going 10-for-32 with four home runs, nine RBI, 10 runs and three steals over the last eight contests. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Stellar in no-decision
Wed, May 20, 2026, 8:34 PM
Bibee did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Tigers, allowing one run on four hits and a walk across eight innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Bibee was excellent Wednesday, holding the Tigers scoreless through six innings before allowing a lone run in the seventh. However, Bibee would remain winless on the season as the Guardians' offense failed to break through until the ninth. Bibee has turned in quality starts in five of his last seven outings, though he's gone 0-4 in that span, despite posting a 2.59 ERA. Bibee will carry a 3.75 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 52:21 K:BB into his next outing, currently scheduled to come at home against the Nationals. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Receiving evening off
Wed, May 20, 2026, 2:38 PM
Bazzana is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bazzana will head to the bench for just the second time since his April 28 call-up from Triple-A Columbus, clearing the way for Daniel Schneemann to pick up a start at the keystone. Over his first 19 big-league games, Bazzana has held his own at the dish, slashing .299/.427/.403 with two home runs, seven stolen bases, 10 runs and nine RBI. The Guardians have rewarded Bazzana for his early success by moving him up in the batting order; he's made three of his last four starts out of the No. 5 spot after initial working out of the seventh spot. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Heading to bench Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 2:34 PM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Guardians typically hold the left-handed-hitting Manzardo out against left-handed starters, but he'll miss out on a start Wednesday against right-hander Drew Anderson. Cleveland will go with Rhys Hoskins at first base as the replacement for Manzardo. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Needs more time
Wed, May 20, 2026, 7:52 AM
Arias' rehab from a left hamstring strain "hit a little snag," per manager Stephen Vogt, and the infielder will be out longer than first expected, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The original estimate back in early April was for Arias to be out eight weeks, but that late-May target date for his return seems to have been pushed out to mid-June or perhaps later. In his absence, Brayan Rocchio has taken hold of shortstop, and rookie Travis Bazzana has adjusted to second base since his MLB arrival. Arias may have to settle for a backup utility role when he's ready to return. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Adjusting to MLB pitching
Wed, May 20, 2026, 7:38 AM
Bazzana went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: The rookie second baseman hooked a Keider Montero changeup over the wall in the right-field corner in the fourth inning, one of only four hits the Guardians managed on the night. The homer was Bazzana's second in his first 19 big-league games, and his top-of-the-order skill set has been on full display as he's slashing .299/.427/.403 with seven steals, nine RBI, 10 runs and a 13:13 BB:K. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Pockets 15th save
Wed, May 20, 2026, 7:34 AM
Smith gave up two hits and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 15th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: The 27-year-old right-hander continues to perform at an elite level, converting his 12th straight save chance dating back to April 16. Over that stretch, Smith has delivered a 1.32 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 23:2 K:BB in 13.2 innings. His 15 saves on the season have him tied for the major-league lead with the Padres' Mason Miller. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Settles for no-decision Tuesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 7:31 AM
Messick didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Tigers, giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: A two-run homer by Spencer Torkelson in the second inning and a throwing error by Austin Hedges in the fourth accounted for all the damage off Messick, who left the mound after 81 pitches (45 strikes) with the score tied 3-3. The southpaw has allowed more than two earned runs only twice in 10 starts this season, and through 58.2 innings he sports a 2.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 64:17 K:BB as he steams toward a breakout campaign. Messick will look to get back in the win column in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road this weekend in Philadelphia. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Responds to new spot in order
Wed, May 20, 2026, 7:26 AM
Kwan batted seventh and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: After years serving as the Guardians' primary leadoff batter, Kwan's early-season slump prompted a recent drop in the batting order. Over the last four games he's hit either sixth or seventh, and he's been an on-base machine, going 2-for-8 with eight walks and five runs scored. He's also provided the usual Gold Glove defense in left or center field. He told Tim Stebbins of MLB.com that his swing feels better, and he's being aggressive when appropriate. To Kwan's credit, the slump hasn't led to him chasing (91st percentile), and Kwan will take the free base (15.7 BB%) if pitchers aren't in the zone. |
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Kolby Allard Kolby Allard Re-signs with Guardians
Tue, May 19, 2026, 4:26 PM
Allard signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Tuesday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: One day after opting out of his deal with the Guardians, Allard will now return to the organization on another minor-league deal. The 28-year-old lefty has yet to find his groove on the mound this season, giving up 10 earned runs in 8.2 innings with Cleveland while also posting an 11.81 ERA through 5.1 frames at Triple-A Columbus. |
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Codi Heuer Codi Heuer Rejoins big club
Tue, May 19, 2026, 2:50 PM
The Guardians recalled Heuer from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander was demoted to Columbus on Monday but will return to the big-league roster a day later with Peyton Pallette going on the paternity list. Heuer made his only MLB appearance of the season Sunday versus Cincinnati, giving up one run on three hits with two strikeouts and a walk over two innings. |
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Peyton Pallette Peyton Pallette Lands on paternity list
Tue, May 19, 2026, 2:42 PM
The Guardians placed Pallette on the paternity list Tuesday.
Analysis: Pallette will step away from the Guardians for a few days in order to be with his growing family. Codi Heuer was called up from Triple-A Columbus to round out Cleveland's bullpen. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Out of lineup again Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 2:41 PM
Bailey is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: It's the second straight day on the bench for Bailey, who has yet to start consecutive games since arriving in Cleveland via trade. Austin Hedges is behind the dish for the Guardians again Tuesday, and the two backstops figure to continue sharing the job pretty evenly. |
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