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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Ending twin bill on bench
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:39 PM
Watson isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Watson will get a chance to catch his breath after going 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts to begin the day. Steven Kwan, Petey Halpin and David Fry will form Cleveland's outfield trio with Watson on the bench. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Sitting down in Game 2
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:37 PM
Arias isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.
Analysis: Arias struck out three times in four at-bats during Cleveland's 7-1 loss in the matinee, and he'll now retreat to the bench while Daniel Schneemann mans the hot corner in Game 2. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Riding pine in Game 2
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:35 PM
Manzardo isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Game 1, Manzardo will grab a seat on the bench to begin the latter half of Saturday's festivities. Rhys Hoskins will take over at first base and bat fourth. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Sitting out Game 2
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:32 PM
Bailey isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Bailey will move to the bench after going 0-for-3 during the first of Saturday's two games. Austin Hedges will replace him behind the plate and bat eighth during the nightcap. |
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Codi Heuer Codi Heuer Back in minors
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:27 PM
The Guardians optioned Heuer to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Analysis: Heuer pitched 1.2 shutout innings during Game 1 of Saturday's twin bill, but he'll now be sent down to the minors so the Guardians can add a fresh arm to their bullpen in the form of Will Dion. Heuer now owns a 4.66 ERA through 9.2 frames with Cleveland this season and could return to the big club later this year as bullpen depth. |
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Will Dion Will Dion Recalled from Columbus
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:24 PM
The Guardians recalled Dion from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Analysis: Dion will come up from the minors to give the Guardians an additional fresh arm for their doubleheader against Pittsburgh. The 26-year-old has given up seven earned runs in just 11.1 MLB innings this season, so he'll likely be limited to low-leverage situations. Codi Heuer was sent down to Columbus in a corresponding move. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Added as 27th man
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 9:23 AM
The Guardians appointed Allen as their 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates in Cleveland, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Allen is set to start the nightcap while Gavin Williams gets the call to start the first game of Saturday's twin bill. Allen tallied seven strikeouts while giving up two unearned runs in four innings during his lone major-league outing of the season May 25 against Washington. Since then, he's turned in a 3.43 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 42 frames at Triple-A Columbus. |
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Ben Lively Ben Lively Scheduled for live BP on Monday
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 6:10 PM
Lively (elbow) tossed a live bullpen Wednesday and is scheduled for another session Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lively continues to progress in his recovery from a UCL reconstruction and flexor tendon repair that he underwent in May of 2025. He inked a minor-league contract with the Guardians in mid-February, and it appears he's not far from embarking on a rehab assignment. That means Lively could be available for the Guardians for the final weeks of the 2026 regular season. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Starting Game 2 of doubleheader
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 5:11 PM
Allen will start in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Allen will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the Guardians' 27th man Saturday, with the lefthander starting in Game 2 while Gavin Williams starts in Game 1. It'll be the second major-league outing of the season for Allen, with his first taking place May 25 against the Nationals, when he allowed two unearned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven across four innings. He's started in 16 games in Triple-Am, where he has a 4-3 record and a 4.39 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and a 95:31 K:BB across 80 innings. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Friday's game postponed
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 3:49 PM
Williams and the Guardians won't face the Pirates on Friday, as the game was postponed due to poor air quality.
Analysis: The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Saturday, with Williams taking the mound for Game 1, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Williams went 10-4 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 134:37 K:BB across 113.1 innings prior to the All-Star break. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Kicking off rehab assignment Friday
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 3:29 PM
Martinez (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez hasn't played since June 13 due to a broken left foot but will see five innings of action Friday. Martinez had been playing an everyday role in the outfield for the Guardians prior to his injury and has slashed .239/.276/.442 with 11 homers, 33 RBI, 28 runs scored, nine stolen bases and a 7:53 BB:K across 243 plate appearances this season. |
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CJ Kayfus CJ Kayfus Undergoes ankle surgery
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 3:26 PM
Kayfus underwent surgery Friday to repair a broken right ankle along with ligament damage, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kayfus suffered the injury last Sunday with Triple-A Columbus and will likely be sidelined for multiple months and possibly the remainder of the 2026 season. Kayfus appeared in nine games with Cleveland this season but went 4-for-22 with one homer, two RBI, four runs scored and a 2:8 BB:K. He has a .705 OPS with Columbus. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Scores twice in win
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 6:55 PM
Bazzana went 0-for-3 with a walk, a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over Miami. He was also hit by pitch.
Analysis: Bazzana got the Guardians on the board quickly, leading off the first inning with a walk, a stolen base and then scoring on a Brayan Rocchio single. The Aussie later scored after getting hit by a pitch. The stolen base was his 13th of the season but first in 17 contests. Bazzana, who will play in Tuesday's All-Star Game, limps into the break, having gone 10-for-69 (.145) with one steal, four RBI, three doubles and six runs scored over his last 17 games. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Threat on basepaths
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 6:47 PM
Watson went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: Watson's bat has gone quiet of late, but the rookie made the most of the limited times he's reached base. The outfielder is 4-for-29 with one walk over his last eight contests but swiped six bases during that stretch. Watson, who stole 14 bases over 56 games at Triple-A Columbus before joining the Guardians, had double-digit steals over the previous four seasons in the minors. |
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Shelved at Single-A
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 12:53 PM
Single-A Hill City placed Oakie on its 7-day injured list Wednesday due to a viral illness.
Analysis: Oakie hadn't pitched for Hill City since June 24 before the club deactivated him two weeks later. The young righty is regarded as one of the Guardians' better lower-level pitching prospects but has struggled to a 7.15 ERA, 1.95 WHIP and 56:42 K:BB over 45.1 innings with Hill City this season. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Fans nine in eighth win
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 8:00 PM
Cantillo (8-4) earned the win Sunday against the Marlins, allowing one run on six hits and two walks while striking out nine over five innings.
Analysis: Cantillo threw 57 of his 85 pitches for strikes, generating an outstanding 20 whiffs on 40 swings and recorded multiple strikeouts in four of his five innings. He navigated trouble early, loading the bases in the second inning before striking out a pair to escape the jam. The right-hander allowed his lone run in the third but stranded two more runners to stop the bleeding. The 26-year-old heads into the All-Star break in excellent form, posting a 1.59 ERA over his last six starts, including three outings with nine strikeouts. |
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Moving up to Double-A
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 7:07 PM
Walton was promoted to Double-A Akron on Sunday.
Analysis: Walton will make the leap to the Double-A level after compiling a .275 average with 15 home runs, 55 RBI, 68 runs scored and 21 stolen bases over 302 at-bats in 79 contests with High-A Lake County so far this season. The 22-year-old was selected 66th overall in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, and he has lived up to the selection to this point. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Sitting against righty again
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 12:28 PM
Schneemann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Schneemann will hit the bench for a second straight matchup versus a right-handed starting pitcher (Tyler Phillips). The Guardians have openings in the everyday lineup at third base and in the outfield while Jose Ramirez (hand) and Angel Martinez (foot) are on the shelf, but Schneemann may have to settle for a part-time role while he's slashed just .161/.198/.253 with a 29.7 percent strikeout rate since the start of June. Gabriel Arias appears to have gained traction at third base, and over the last two games, Petey Halpin has drawn starts over Schneemann for the final spot in the outfield alongside Steven Kwan and Kahlil Watson. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Three hits, two steals vs. Miami
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 6:55 PM
Arias went 3-for-4 with three singles, two steals and a run scored during the Guardians' 4-1 win over the Marlins on Saturday.
Analysis: Arias set a season high with three hits Saturday and is now up to three steals on the season following his two swipes against the Marlins. He continues to see regular playing time at the hot corner, but that should change once Jose Ramirez (hand) returns from the injured list, with the latter targeting a return shortly after the All-Star break. Arias has a .712 OPS with 10 RBI and seven extra-base hits across 93 plate appearances this season. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Collects first save of 2026
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 6:52 PM
Holderman earned the save in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Marlins, tossing a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Cade Smith was dispatched in each of the the Guardians' three games prior to Saturday, so Holderman was called on to protect Cleveland's 4-1 lead. Holderman needed only 11 pitches (eight strikes) to get the job done for his first save of the season and fourth save of his major-league career. He has a 1.78 ERA and 0.85 WHIP over 35.1 innings this season. |
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