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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Ineffective in ninth loss
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 3:41 PM
Cantillo (9-9) took the loss against Baltimore on Monday, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks in 2.1 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Cantillo looked to be a step slow for a rare Monday afternoon start, landing only 35 of his 72 pitches for strikes. It was his shortest outing since the beginning of June, excluding a rain-shortened Aug. 9 start against the White Sox, and he's now conceded four earned runs in back-to-back appearances after giving up two runs or fewer in his prior six. The southpaw will look to right the ship this weekend in Minnesota, where he'll tote a 4.00 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 154:77 K:BB over 144 innings. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Hitting bench against lefty
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 12:11 PM
Bazzana is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Since being promoted to the big leagues April 28, the left-handed-hitting Bazzana has submitted a weak .188./296/.231 slash line (58 wRC+) over 135 plate appearances against left-handed pitching. He'll head to the bench Monday while southpaw Trevor Rogers toes the rubber for the Orioles. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Taking seat against left-hander
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 12:09 PM
Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Lowe will hit the bench for the third time in four games while Baltimore sends southpaw Trevor Rogers to the bump in the series opener. David Fry will spell Lowe at first base and will bat fifth. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey On bench Wednesday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 12:08 PM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Austin Hedges has been the Guardians' preferred option at catcher against left-handed pitching, so he'll get the nod over Bailey on Monday while the Orioles send southpaw Trevor Rogers to the mound. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Not starting Monday, but improving
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 11:22 AM
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that DeLauter (wrist), who is out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Orioles, is "feeling a lot better" and will do some hitting pregame, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Vogt reiterated that he considers DeLauter's sprained right wrist a "day-to-day" situation that isn't going to force him to the injured list. Though Angel Martinez will get the nod in right field in the series opener, DeLauter could be back in the lineup Tuesday if he doesn't experience any setbacks following his workout Monday. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Remaining out of lineup Monday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 9:25 AM
DeLauter (wrist) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Guardians will hold DeLauter out of the starting nine for a third straight contest while he tends to a sprained right wrist. According to MLB.com, DeLauter was expected to test out his wrist Sunday but swinging a bat, but it's not clear how he fared in that workout. Angel Martinez will draw the start in right field Monday and would stand to benefit the most from a playing-time standpoint if DeLauter requires a trip to the injured list. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Logs third straight multi-hit effort
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 9:14 AM
Bazzana went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and was caught stealing in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Tigers.
Analysis: Bazzana hit the second of back-to-back doubles in the first inning to knock in the Guardians' first run. He later singled in the eighth inning to give him a third straight two-hit game. Bazzana is 6-for-15 with two doubles, a home run and five RBI in six September contests. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Goes deep in win
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 9:06 AM
Rocchio went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over Detroit.
Analysis: Rocchio's solo shot in the fifth inning tied the game and set up the eventual extra inning. He's homered three times in the last four games. Rocchio's experienced a noticeable drop-off in the second half, posting a .548 OPS since the All-Star break, but his 13-homer, 18-steal season overall has been helpful for fantasy owners. |
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Carlos Hernandez Carlos Hernandez Clears waivers
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:20 PM
The Guardians outrighted Hernandez to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After he was involved in a January car accident in Venezuela in which he sustained a broken right femur, sprained ankle, broken left arm and deep cut on his arm, Hernandez didn't make his 2026 debut until July 7, when he began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. He eventually settled at Triple-A Columbus following the All-Star break and pitched well enough to earn a September call-up to the Guardians. Hernandez's stay with Cleveland was brief, however, with the 29-year-old getting designated for assignment after giving up two runs in three innings over a pair of appearances. After clearing waivers, Hernandez will stick around in the organization and will report back to Columbus. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Punches out 11 Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 4:05 PM
Williams allowed two runs on four hits and three walks over six innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Tigers. He struck out 11.
Analysis: Williams has now logged double-digit strikeouts in eight of his last 11 outings. After he was tagged for five runs in just 1.1 innings on Aug. 25 against the Angels, Williams has given up just three runs (two earned) on six hits across 13 innings in his subsequent two starts. His ERA now sits at 3.78 through 29 starts (169 innings) this year with a 1.09 WHIP and an MLB-leading 228 strikeouts. Williams is currently lined up to face the Twins on the road his next time out. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Resting up for series finale
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:52 AM
Ramirez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ramirez appears to be receiving a planned day off after he had started the previous 12 games, including both ends of a doubleheader Friday. Angel Genao will check in at third base in place of Ramirez, who has gone 3-for-23 with one run and no RBI through the first six games of September. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Out for second straight game
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:50 AM
DeLauter (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The rookie slugger is considered day-to-day while he manages a right wrist sprain and will be kept on the bench for a second straight game. With DeLauter taking a seat, the Guardians will use Jo Adell in right field and Steven Kwan at designated hitter. |
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Austin Peterson Austin Peterson Sent back down to minors
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:35 AM
Cleveland optioned Peterson to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Peterson had been called up Friday and pitched two scoreless innings with three strikeouts in his major-league debut Saturday. Despite that impressive performance, the righty reliever is headed back to Triple-A to make room in the Guardians bullpen for a fresh arm in Franco Aleman, who was recalled in a corresponding move. |
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Franco Aleman Franco Aleman Back with big-league club
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:31 AM
The Guardians recalled Aleman from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Aleman has appeared in 18 games at the MLB level this season, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB over 18.2 innings. He has three holds on his ledger but will likely be used primarily in low-leverage situations. Austin Peterson was sent down to Columbus to make room in the Cleveland bullpen. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Strikes out 12 in loss
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:05 PM
Messick (11-9) took the loss against the Tigers on Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks with 12 strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Messick generated 19 whiffs on 103 pitches and tallied a career-high 12 strikeouts but was unable to solve Riley Greene, who homered twice and laced an RBI single off the southpaw. Despite the loss, the 25-year-old Messick has now delivered a quality start in six of his nine outings since the All-Star break, posting a 2.13 ERA in that span. He'll take a 2.53 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 173:45 K:BB across 167 innings this season into a road matchup with the Twins next weekend. |
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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 major 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 games. |
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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, but it's uncertain if he will be back in 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 the first game 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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