| News |
|---|
|
Parker Messick Parker Messick Strikes out 10 in loss
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 8:54 PM
Messick (9-8) took the loss against the Giants on Wednesday, allowing one run on six hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts over 6.2 innings.
Analysis: Messick suffered a tough-luck loss, throwing 72 of 98 pitches for strikes while piling up 19 whiffs. The southpaw has now yielded two earned runs or fewer in eight straight outings, but he only has two wins to show for it. He'll carry a stellar 2.54 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 152:40 K:BB across 149 innings this season into a road matchup with the Angels next week. |
|
Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Returns to throwing
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 5:18 PM
Cecconi (arm) recently threw a bullpen session and is scheduled for another bullpen this week before beginning a rehab assignment, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander landed on the injured list Aug. 7 due to arm fatigue and was apparently cleared throwing after an MRI came back clean over the weekend. Cecconi hasn't been on the shelf for long, so he may only require one or two appearances in the minor leagues before being cleared to rejoin the big-league roster. |
|
David Fry David Fry Recalled from Columbus
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:27 PM
The Guardians recalled Fry from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Analysis: With Rhys Hoskins sent to the 10-day injured list due to back inflammation, Fry will return to the big leagues after he was sent to Columbus earlier this month. Fry has slashed .182/.304/.336 with six home runs, 13 RBI, 16 runs scored and a 25:51 BB:K across 168 plate appearances in the big leagues this season. |
|
Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Placed on IL with back inflammation
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:25 PM
The Guardians placed Hoskins on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to low back inflammation.
Analysis: Hoskins started and played all nine innings in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Giants, but he may have picked up the back injury at some point along the way. The Guardians called up David Fry from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. |
|
Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Idle Wednesday
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 1:54 PM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: The Guardians have been leaning on a loose platoon at catcher between Bailey and Austin Hedges, with the former getting the bulk of the starts against right-handed pitching. With southpaw Matt Wilkinson starting for the Giants, Bailey will cede catching duties to Hedges on Wednesday. |
|
Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Remains out of Cleveland lineup
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 1:49 PM
DeLauter (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: DeLauter hasn't played since exiting Sunday's game versus the Padres with left hamstring tightness. An MRI came back negative, but DeLauter will miss a third straight start while Angel Martinez takes his spot in right field. According to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com, DeLauter took batting practice and went through a pregame workout Wednesday, though it's unclear if the Guardians will make him available off the bench. |
|
Jo Adell Jo Adell Held out with sore knee
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 1:46 PM
Adell (knee) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Giants.
Analysis: Adell went 3-for-4 with a home run and six RBI in Tuesday's win, but he was pulled late in the game due to left knee discomfort. He's considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's series finale. Steven Kwan, Petey Halpin and Angel Martinez will patrol the outfield for the Guardians on Wednesday. |
|
Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Involved in win
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 7:35 AM
Ramirez batted second and went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Ramirez, who was moved up a spot in the order to take the place of the injured Chase DeLauter (hamstring), has hit safely in three consecutive contests. He's gone 6-for-11 during the mini streak, which is a sign Ramirez is coming around after a slow start upon his return from a wrist injury July 22. Prior to the streak, Ramirez batted .197 (12-for-61) over the previous 18 games. |
|
Jo Adell Jo Adell Pulled late with knee pain Tuesday
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 9:04 PM
Adell was removed from Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Giants in the top of the eighth inning due to left knee pain, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Manager Stephen Vogt said Adell had "pretty good pain" in his left knee and will undergo further testing. Adell initially injured the knee when he fouled a pitch off it in the first inning. It didn't affect Adell the rest of the night at the plate, as he went on to go 3-for-4 with one homer, six RBI and one run scored before being replaced by Petey Halpin in the outfield. |
|
Foster Griffin Foster Griffin Collects 14th win of 2026
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 8:30 PM
Griffin (14-4) earned the win against the Giants on Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out six across six innings.
Analysis: The Guardians' offense supplied seven runs through the the first four innings of Tuesday's game, which was plenty of cushion for Griffin. The 31-year-old southpaw gave up a solo homer to Bryce Eldridge in the second inning, but that turned out to be the only blemish to Griffin's night, who logged his 12th game of six or more strikeouts and his 13th quality start of the season. Griffin's 14 wins are tied with Chase Burns for third-most in the majors behind Cristopher Sanchez (16) and Sonny Gray (15). Griffin will take a 3.18 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 144.1 innings into his next start, tentatively slated for this weekend on the road against the Rockies. |
|
Jo Adell Jo Adell Career day in Tuesday's win
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 8:23 PM
Adell went 3-for-4 with a home run and six RBI during the Guardians' 8-1 win over the Giants on Tuesday.
Analysis: Adell entered the night having gone 7-for-50 (.167) with two home runs and five RBI through his first 12 games for the Guardians. Tuesday's story was different, with Adell setting the tone early with a 455-foot, three-run homer in the first inning. He proceeded to drive in three more runs on singles in the second and fourth to set a career high with six RBI. The 27-year-old outfielder is one long ball shy of hitting the 20-homer mark for a third consecutive year, and he has a .695 OPS with three steals, 73 RBI and 40 extra-base hits across 510 plate appearances this season. |
|
Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Held out of Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 1:37 PM
DeLauter (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Giants.
Analysis: DeLauter was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Padres with left hamstring tightness, and the team off day Monday wasn't enough to get him over the hump. The good news is that an MRI came back clean, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com, and DeLauter is feeling better Tuesday. Angel Martinez, Steven Kwan and Jo Adell will be in the outfield and Travis Bazzana will serve as the Guardians' designated hitter Tuesday. |
|
Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Enters mid-game Sunday
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 8:17 AM
Martinez replaced an injured Chase DeLauter (hamstring) on Sunday and went 0-for-3 in a 5-0 loss to San Diego.
Analysis: Guardians manager Stephen Vogt removed DeLauter "out of an abundance of caution," suggesting the injury is mild, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. If he's unable to return for Tuesday's series opener against the Giants, Martinez should fill in once again. |
|
Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Saddled with MLB-worst 13th loss
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:17 PM
Bibee (4-13) took the loss against the Padres on Sunday, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Although Bibee served up a pair of solo home runs, he was still able to manage a quality start Sunday. The right-hander now leads the major leagues in losses this season, but he's worked at least five innings in seven consecutive outings and 13 of his last 14. Bibee has a shaky 4.01 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 117:43 K:BB over 150.1 innings, and he'll be tough to trust in fantasy leagues at hitter-friendly Colorado for his next scheduled start. |
|
Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Dealing with hamstring issue
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 5:03 PM
DeLauter exited Sunday's contest against San Diego with left hamstring tightness, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter was taken out of the game in the third inning, and after it was initially unknown, the team has announced his removal was due to "mild" hamstring tightness. DeLauter will likely undergo additional imaging on the left leg, and it's currently unclear if he'll be available for Tuesday's series opener against the Giants at home. |
|
Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Exits early Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 4:51 PM
DeLauter was removed from Sunday's contest against the Padres prior to the third inning due to an unspecified injury, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: DeLauter made a catch on a fly ball off the bat of Manny Machado in the bottom of the first inning and popped out in his only at-bat in the bottom of the frame. The Guardians should provide an explanation behind the 24-year-old's early departure later Sunday. |
|
Out with elbow injury
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 4:48 PM
High-A Lake County placed Gomez on the 7-day injured list June 27 due to left elbow discomfort.
Analysis: The 21-year-old lefty had compiled a 3.10 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 66:18 K:BB over 58 innings with Lake County before hitting the shelf. |
|
Angel Martinez Angel Martinez On bench again Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 12:29 PM
Martinez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Martinez's playing time appeared to be trending up after he produced five extra-base knocks during an eight-game hitting streak that ran from Aug. 4 through Thursday, but he now finds himself on the bench for the third time in four contests. With Martinez taking a seat, the Guardians will roll out a starting outfield of Jo Adell, Steven Kwan and Chase DeLauter from left to right. |
|
Angel Genao Angel Genao Receiving break Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 12:27 PM
Genao is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: For just the second time since being promoted from Triple-A Columbus on Aug. 5, Genao will hit the bench. Rhys Hoskins will enter the starting nine as a replacement for Genao, who has produced a .294/.368/.412 slash line with one home run, one stolen base, three RBI and seven runs through his first 10 big-league games. |
|
Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Getting rest Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 12:24 PM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Bailey will rest up after he started behind the dish the previous two days. Austin Hedges will handle catching duties in the series finale. |
Connect With Us:
