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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Sitting Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:03 PM
Bailey is not in the Guardians' starting lineup against the Tigers on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bailey will be on the bench for Saturday's game while Austin Hedges starts behind home plate and bats eighth while forming a battery with southpaw Parker Messick. Bailey has gone 14-for-58 (.241) with one steal, three home runs and 12 RBI since Aug. 1. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Playing right field Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:01 PM
Martinez (shoulder) is starting in right field and batting second against the Tigers on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez sustained a left shoulder bruise during the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit when he collided with Brayan Rocchio. The injury doesn't appear to be a concern, as Martinez is in the lineup for Saturday's contest. he has gone 8-for-26 with one steal, two home runs, six RBI and six runs scored over his last nine outings. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 1:59 PM
DeLauter (wrist) is not in the Guardians' starting lineup against the Tigers on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter suffered a right wrist sprain during the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit. He's considered day-to-day, so he could be available off the bench Saturday and return to the lineup for Sunday's series finale. Angel Martinez (shoulder) will start in right field while Jo Adell serves as the Guardians' designated hitter. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Needed immediately
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:16 AM
Cecconi allowed one run on three hits while striking out two over 2.2 innings of relief in a 7-6 win over the Tigers in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader.
Analysis: Cecconi was activated off the injured list earlier in the day, and his length was needed immediately after starter Logan Allen was chased in the third inning. Cecconi, who opened the year as a member of the Guardians rotation, was bumped to the bullpen in early August prior to experiencing arm fatigue. He should be used in a long relief role over the final month of the season. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Big day in twin bill
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:45 AM
Bazzana went 4-for-6 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI across both games of Friday's doubleheader sweep of the Tigers.
Analysis: The rookie second baseman went 2-for-3 in both games despite beginning the nightcap on the bench, as he took over at DH in the sixth inning after Chase DeLauter was forced to exit due to a wrist sprain. That set Bazzana up to play hero, as his two-run homer in the eighth tied the game at 3-3, while his walk-off single in the 10th against Detroit closer Kenley Jansen completed the sweep. Bazzana's long ball was his first since July 20, snapping a 36-game drought, and since the All-Star break he's produced a .248/.337/.355 slash line in 163 plate appearances with three homers, five steals, 14 runs and 18 RBI. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Picks up fourth win
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:36 AM
Smith (4-1) collected the win in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers, allowing one hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: The Cleveland closer kept the score tied at 6-6 in the top of the final frame, and Smith got rewarded when Brayan Rocchio launched a walk-off solo shot in the bottom half of the inning. Smith hasn't been needed much lately, making only two appearances since Aug. 25, and that rest could pay off down the stretch as the Guardians try to catch the White Sox for the AL Central crown. Since the beginning of August, Smith has delivered a 1.50 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB over 12 innings while converting five of six save chances. |
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Foster Griffin Foster Griffin Quality start in Friday's nightcap
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:31 AM
Griffin didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers, giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The Guardians won the game in 10 innings to complete a sweep in the twin bill, but Griffin exited the mound with his team in a 3-0 hole after 92 pitches (58 strikes). Over six outings since being picked up from the Nationals at the trade deadline, the southpaw has delivered two quality starts, and after fa bumpy Cleveland debut Aug. 6, Griffin has a 3.00 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB through his last 27 innings. He lines up to make his next start on the road next week in Baltimore. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Stars in doubleheader sweep
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:26 AM
Rocchio went 3-for-7 with a walk, a double, two home runs, five RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases across both games of Friday's doubleheader sweep of the Tigers.
Analysis: The shortstop powered a 7-6 win in the matinee with both his long balls and all five of his RBI -- a fourth-inning grand slam off Keider Montero, and a walk-off solo shot off Drew Sommers in the ninth -- and Rocchio then played a key role in a 4-3 victory in the nightcap. After leading off the 10th inning with a fielder's choice that erased the phantom runner, he swiped second and third against Detroit closer Kenley Jansen, putting him in position to trot home on Travis Bazzana's single. Rocchio is up to 12 homers and 18 steals, both career highs, through 135 games on the season, but highlights at the plate have been rare of late. Over 27 contests since the beginning of August, he's managed just a .188/.248/.313 slash line. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Labeled day-to-day for now
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:17 PM
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said after Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers that DeLauter (wrist) is considered day-to-day, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter was diagnosed with a right wrist sprain after leaving the second game of Friday's twin bill. However, when Vogt was asked if it's an IL situation for DeLauter, the skipper said, "We don't think so. We're very much day-to-day right now." The team will wait and see how DeLauter feels Saturday before determining his availability for the rest of the series. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Suffers right wrist sprain
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 9:02 PM
DeLauter was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers with a right wrist sprain, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter made one trip to the IL earlier this season with rib injury and recently missed time with hamstring tightness. The extent of his latest issue isn't entirely clear, though the initial diagnosis sounds ominous. Travis Bazzana replaced DeLauter at designated hitter in the nightcap. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Exits with shoulder bruise
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 8:33 PM
Martinez was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers with a left shoulder bruise, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Martinez was involved in a collision with teammate Brayan Rocchio in the top of the fourth inning, leading to Martinez's exit. However, the Guardians are labeling his removal as precautionary, so it would seem Martinez escaped with a relatively minor injury. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Leaves game after collision
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 7:58 PM
Martinez was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers after colliding with teammate Brayan Rocchio in shallow left field in the top of the fourth inning, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rocchio made the catch and both players were able to walk off under their own power, but Martinez was lifted before the top of the fifth. Nathaniel Lowe replaced Martinez in the game, pushing David Fry from first base out to left field. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Out versus southpaw
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 6:00 PM
Lowe is not in the lineup for the nightcap of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit.
Analysis: With Andrew Sears trotting out to start Friday's affair for Detroit, Lowe will ride the bench for game two of the doubleheader. David Fry will take over at first base and bat sixth for Cleveland. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Resting against southpaw
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:56 PM
Bazzana is absent from Cleveland's lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit.
Analysis: With the Tigers sending Andrew Sears to the mound for the nightcap, the left-handed hitter will ride the pine. Bazzana went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored during the matinee. Angel Genao will man second base and bat seventh for the Guardians. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Sent back to Columbus
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:39 PM
Cleveland optioned Allen to Triple-A Columbus after the first game of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit.
Analysis: Allen started the matinee Friday and got roughed up for six runs (five earned) over 2.1 innings. Cleveland opted for a fresh arm for the nightcap, calling up Daniel Espino from Columbus to replace Allen on the active roster. |
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Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Promoted to Cleveland
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:36 PM
The Guardians recalled Espino from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Analysis: Espino will make his first stint with the big-league club since late July, when he appeared in just one game. With Columbus, the right-hander owns a 3-1 record, 3.68 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 49:22 K:BB over 36.2 innings this season. Cleveland optioned Logan Allen to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for Espino. |
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Carlos Hernandez Carlos Hernandez Removed from 40-man roster
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:16 AM
The Guardians designated Hernandez for assignment Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hernandez was summoned Tuesday when rosters expanded, and he allowed two runs over three innings of work covering two appearances this week. The veteran reliever will likely pass through waivers unclaimed, and if that happens he would have the ability to elect free agency. |
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Austin Peterson Austin Peterson Recalled to big leagues
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:13 AM
The Guardians recalled Peterson from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Peterson was added to the Guardians' 40-man roster last offseason, but this will be his first stint in the big leagues. The 26-year-old has logged a 4.53 ERA and 102:34 K:BB across 95.1 frames this season with Columbus. Peterson will likely be needed to cover some innings during Friday's doubleheader versus the Tigers. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Returning from IL
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:10 AM
The Guardians activated Cecconi (arm) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Cecconi has been sidelined for nearly a month with right arm fatigue, but he's been cleared to return after allowing two runs over 3.2 innings in two rehab outings. The right-hander will be used in a relief role down the stretch, and there's a good chance he'll be needed to pitch during Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Out with wrist inflammation
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:07 AM
The Guardians placed Holderman on the 15-day injured list Friday with right wrist inflammation, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Holderman first developed the wrist issue in mid-August, and it's continued to nag at him enough to finally force an IL stint. The righty reliever will be eligible for activation Sept. 19, but it's unclear whether he will be ready to go on that date. |
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