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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:41 AM
Martinez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Martinez started the first two contests of the series and ended a seven-game hitless stretch by going 2-for-5 with a double, a run and two strikeouts in Saturday's contest. Chase DeLauter will man right field while Jose Ramirez serves as the designated hitter, which opens up third base for Gabriel Arias. |
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Will Dion Will Dion Sent to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:35 AM
The Guardians optioned Dion to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Analysis: The left-hander spent most of June and July in the big leagues but has been shuttled between Triple-A and the majors a few times since the All-Star break. In his first taste of MLB this season, Dion has a 4.58 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB across 19.2 innings. Trade-acquisition Craig Yogo will fill the vacated roster spot for Cleveland. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Delivers early in loss
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:00 AM
Hoskins went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 12-8 loss to Arizona.
Analysis: Hoskins gave the Guardians an early lead with a two-run bomb in the first inning. That snapped a 1-for-15 stretch for the first baseman, who was later replaced by Kyle Manzardo when a right-handed reliever entered the game. The Hoskins/Manzardo combination at first base ranks last in the majors with a combined .203 average. Cleveland, which is in the thick of the postseason chase, will be looking to upgrade its offense heading into the trade deadline, and first base is an obvious starting point. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Moves back to leadoff
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 7:47 AM
Kwan batted leadoff and went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 12-8 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Following a one-game drop to ninth in the batting order Friday, Kwan was back atop it Saturday. Cleveland faced left-handed starters in both games, which indicates manager Steven Vogt is seeking any combination that could spark an offense ranking last in OPS (.680) and 29th in runs (441). Regardless of the manager's motivation, Vogt should get Kwan as many plate appearances as possible in every game. The outfielder has multiple hits in his last three contests (7-for-12) and is batting .434 since the All-Star break. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Chased early in no-decision
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 10:51 PM
Messick did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 12-8 loss to the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and one walk with six strikeouts over 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Messick didn't allow a run until the fifth inning, but he mostly labored and departed at 91 pitches without completing the frame. Remarkably, it marked the first time in 22 turns that the southpaw was unable to complete five innings, though he still extended his streak of starts yielding exactly one earned run to five straight. He'll take a 2.57 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 128:37 K:BB across 129.2 frames this season into a road matchup with the White Sox next weekend. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Goes deep in loss
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 10:47 PM
DeLauter went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 12-8 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: DeLauter scored the game's first run before opening the eighth inning with a solo blast off Paul Sewald. While the 24-year-old posted a strong .857 OPS in 24 July contests, it marked his first homer in 14 games since the All-Star break. For the year, he's slashing .276/.345/.440 with 12 long balls, 52 RBI, 40 runs scored and six steals across 394 plate appearances in what continues to be a solid rookie campaign. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Sitting Saturday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 2:09 PM
Bailey isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.
Analysis: After going 0-for-10 with a walk and three strikeouts across his last four games, Bailey will move to the bench for a second straight game while Austin Hedges handles catching duties. |
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Blake Perkins Blake Perkins Shipped to Cleveland
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:04 AM
The Brewers traded Perkins and Craig Yoho to the Guardians on Saturday in exchange for Bo Naylor and Codi Heuer, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Perkins has taken a step back offensively this season, slashing .157/.250/.258 across 55 games in the majors, and he hasn't recorded a plate appearance since the Brewers called up top outfield prospect Luis Lara from Triple-A on July 7. Perkins will now get a shot at a fresh start with the Guardians, and although he'll report to Triple-A Columbus to begin his time with the organization, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com, Perkins could eventually find work in center field as an alternative to the struggling Petey Halpin (.535 OPS). |
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Craig Yoho Craig Yoho Traded to Cleveland
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:56 AM
The Brewers traded Yoho and Blake Perkins to the Guardians on Saturday in exchange for Bo Naylor and Codi Heuer, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Yoho has turned in a 3.15 ERA and 0.85 WHIP in 20 innings with the Brewers this season. He figures to instantly provide reinforcements to Cleveland's bullpen and could eventually land a high-leverage role if he continues to find success with the Guardians. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan On base three times in loss
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:51 AM
Kwan went 2-for-2 with a double and a walk in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Kwan's third-inning single extended an on-base streak to 18 games, during which he's slashed .403/.479/.484 with 10 walks, four steals, five doubles, five RBI and eight runs scored. Despite most of that production coming while batting leadoff, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt had Kwan batting ninth Friday while Angel Martinez operated atop the order. |
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Ben Lively Ben Lively Building up on rehab
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:30 AM
Lively (elbow) began a rehab assignment at High-A Lake County and has made two starts for the Captains, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lively was a rotation staple the last two seasons for Cleveland before undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of 2025. He's been knocked around in both rehab outings, but the right-hander's main focus is on building up innings and pitch counts. "I'm actually throwing my fastball a little bit harder," Lively said. "I'm just in a little tweener space with my breaking balls. But it's better and better each time. My body feels great." Lively was charged with eight runs over one inning (32 pitches) in his first rehab start and then served up two homers over 1.2 innings (36 pitches) in his next one. The Guardians signed him to a two-year minor-league contract in the offseason and can option Lively to the minors upon completion of the rehab assignment. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Charged with tough-luck loss
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 8:54 PM
Bibee (4-11) took the loss against the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk with three strikeouts over 7.1 innings.
Analysis: Bibee entered the eighth inning with a one-run lead but was charged with the loss after allowing two runners to reach base, both of whom came around to score after he departed. Despite the end result, the 27-year-old will end July on a run of four straight quality starts, and he's now yielded three earned runs or fewer in 10 of his past 11 outings dating back to May 31. He'll carry a 3.81 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 100:38 K:BB across 132.1 innings this season into a home matchup with the Mets next week. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Idle Friday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:06 PM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Friday's matchup against Arizona.
Analysis: Despite smacking a two-run homer and drawing two walks in the series finale against Cincinnati on Thursday, Manzardo will ride the bench for Friday's series opener against the Diamondbacks. Rhys Hoskins will take over at first base and bat cleanup for Cleveland. |
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Ryan Borucki Ryan Borucki Signed by Cleveland
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 1:48 PM
The Guardians signed Borucki to a minor-league deal Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Borucki will join his second team this season after making 21 appearances with San Francisco before being let go June 10. With the Giants, the left-hander posted a 4.94 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 15:9 K:BB through 23.2 innings this season. The 32-year-old will report to Triple-A Columbus. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter On base three times
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 7:28 AM
DeLauter went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over Cincinnati.
Analysis: DeLauter is closing out a productive July, during which he's slashing .311/.382/.511 with 11 walks, four steals, four home runs, 14 RBI and 10 runs scored over 23 games. At 385 plate appearances, DeLauter is well beyond his previous career high but has maintained a consistent bat deep into his first full season in the majors. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Logs two hits, RBI in win
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 7:10 AM
Bazzana went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Bazzana broke open a scoreless tie in the fifth inning, when his single plated the first of four runs scored in the frame. The second baseman, who is no longer atop the order for the Guardians, is batting .250 (10-for-40) with one home run, three RBI, two steals and five runs scored over 11 games since being removed from the leadoff spot. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias On-base three times in win
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:46 PM
Arias started at second base and went 2-for-4 with a double, RBI and run scored in Wednesdays 6-1 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Arias has seen his playing time dwindle since Jose Ramirez (hand) came off the injured list, but got the start at second base today with Travis Bazzana moving to designated hitter. The utility-man now has a a hit in six of his last seven games. The 26-year-old is having the best hitting season of his career with a .261/.302/.412 slash line and five home runs, but the infield for the Guardians is airtight with Ramirez, Bazzana, and Brayan Rocchio. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Insurance homer in win
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:36 PM
Manzardo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a 6-1 win over the Reds on Wednesday.
Analysis: Manzardo reached base safely three times in Wednesday's game as he continues his mini power surge over his last seven games. In those games, Manzardo has three homers and eight RBI to go along with a .714 slugging percentage, but he is struggling overall on the season with a .154 average (4-for-26) and 12 strikeouts since the break and is batting just .210 for the season. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Strong start in win
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:16 PM
Cantillo pitched well for a no-decisionWednesday against the Reds, allowing no runs on four hits and a walk while striking out eight over four innings.
Analysis: Cantillo threw 53 of his 89 pitches for strikes, and generated multiple strike outs in three of his four innings to break his two0gae losing streak. The 26-year-old got into jams in the first and fourth innings, but avoided any damage, which improved his opponents' average with runners in scoring position to .189, which leads the majors. The lefty is slated to make his next start next week against the Mets. |
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High tide with Captains
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 5:07 PM
Caceres is slashing .294/.368/.500 with one home run in eight games for High-A Lake County.
Analysis: The 18-year-old Venezuelan phenom was promoted from Single-A Hill City on July 13 after logging a 154 wRC+ with 10 home runs, seven steals, a 13.1 percent walk rate and a 9.7 percent strikeout rate in 52 games as one of the youngest players in the Carolina League. Caceres, who turns 19 in August, has showcased a five-category skill set headlined by a premium hit tool while being younger than most of the pitchers he has faced this year. |
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