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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Records steal in win
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:56 PM
Schneemann went 1-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Schneemann has gone just 4-for-18 (.222) over six games this season, but three of his hits have been doubles. He made an impact with his legs after getting aboard, stealing third base and scoring after Will Smith's throw to third was errant. The steal was Schneemann's first of the year -- he had nine over 422 plate appearances in the 2025 regular season. Schneemann has made three starts in center field and one each at second and third so far, so he is likely to play regularly in a utility role. His playing time will probably come in the outfield while the Guardians deal with the absence of Chase DeLauter (foot). |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Leaves yard in win
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:52 PM
Arias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Arias has had a slow start to the season, but he was able to take Yoshinobu Yamamoto deep in the third inning for his first extra-base hit of the year. Arias has racked up nine strikeouts and just one walk over 20 plate appearances so far, which contributes to him hitting a meager .105 (2-for-19). Despite the struggles, he's holding down a regular role at shortstop for now, but he will need to do better with the bat to maintain his playing time. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Clubs first homer of season
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:45 PM
Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Ramirez is still looking for his first multi-hit effort of the campaign, but he was able to swat his first homer to give the Guardians some breathing room in the eighth inning. The third baseman has added two doubles, five RBI, two stolen bases and two runs scored over seven games this season. Ramirez is hitting just .143 so far, but he's faced strong pitching staffs in the first two series of Cleveland's season. It shouldn't be long before he locks in as a well-rounded force at the plate and on the basepaths. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Dominant in win over Dodgers
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:39 PM
Williams (1-1) allowed two hits and three walks while striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Williams looks to have corrected the mechanical issue that led to him walking six batters in his season debut versus the Mariners. The right-hander was excellent in this contest, though he's unlikely to ever be an elite control pitcher. That didn't get in his way in 2025, and he's now given up a modest three runs over 12 innings while posting a 17:9 K:BB through his first two starts of 2026. Williams is projected to make his next start at home versus the Royals next week. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Playing time trending up
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 4:04 PM
Martinez will start in right field and bat second in Wednesday's contest versus the Dodgers.
Analysis: Martinez was out of the lineup for the first two games and three of the first four tilts of the season, but since then he's started three in a row and four of five contests. The switch hitter is 3-for-13 with one stolen base and a 0:5 BB:K in the early going this season. |
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CJ Kayfus CJ Kayfus Playing time slipping
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:59 PM
Kayfus is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: After starting three of the first four games of the season, Kayfus is now out of the lineup for the third straight tilt. Angel Martinez -- who is starting in right field -- and Daniel Schneemann -- who is starting in center field -- appear to have inched past Kayfus in the outfield pecking order at the moment. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Absent from Wednesday's lineup
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:54 PM
DeLauter (foot) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: DeLauter was forced to depart Tuesday's contest versus Los Angeles after fouling a ball off his left foot. X-rays came back negative, but with the Guardians having an off day looming Thursday, it makes sense to hold DeLauter out Wednesday for the final game of the road trip and give him two straight rest days. Angel Martinez will patrol right field and bat second for Cleveland in the rubber match. |
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Hunter Gaddis Hunter Gaddis Makes second rehab appearance
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 8:01 AM
Gaddis (forearm) allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless inning for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Analysis: Gaddis, who began a rehab assignment March 28, made his second appearance while with the Clippers. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt told MLB.com that Gaddis needs to be built up to the point where the right-hander can reduce the time off between outings. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Takes loss against Dodgers
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 2:56 AM
Bibee (0-1) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over four innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Bibee had to be pulled from his first start last Thursday against Seattle due to a shoulder issue, but the injury didn't prove to be serious, and the right-hander was able to take his normal turn in the rotation Tuesday. He didn't pitch poorly, but he also wasn't efficient, needing 74 pitches to get through four frames. Bibee kept Los Angeles out of the scoring column until there were two outs in his final inning, but an Andy Pages single produced a run and was ultimately responsible for the hurler ending up with the loss. Bibee said after the game that he didn't have any issues with his shoulder, per Mason Horodyski of News 5 Cleveland, so he should be fine to make his next start, which lines up to come at home against Kansas City. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter X-rays negative
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 10:21 PM
X-rays on DeLauter's left foot came back negative after his removal from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: DeLauter had to leave Tuesday's contest after fouling a ball off his foot in the first inning, but he appears to have escaped the incident with nothing more than a bruise. The Guardians may leave the rookie outfielder out of the starting nine for a day or two as a precaution, but a trip to the injured list likely won't be necessary. Angel Martinez and Daniel Schneemann would be next in line to start in the outfield during any games that DeLauter might miss. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Exits with foot injury
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 9:33 PM
DeLauter was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with a left foot injury, SI.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter fouled a ball off his left foot during the first inning of Tuesday's contest and immediately headed into the Guardians' clubhouse. The team will presumably bring the injury-prone outfielder in for imaging to determine whether he suffered any structural damage. Should he need to miss any additional time, Angel Martinez and Daniel Schneemann would be candidates to pick up extra reps in the outfield. |
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CJ Kayfus CJ Kayfus Sitting again Tuesday
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 5:54 PM
Kayfus isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Kayfus has yet to record his first hit of the season through 11 plate appearances, and he'll take a seat Tuesday with Shohei Ohtani on the mound for Los Angeles. Angel Martinez will fill the resulting void in left field and bat ninth. |
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George Valera George Valera Begins rehab assignment
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 5:03 PM
Valera (calf) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, SI.com reports.
Analysis: Valera was cleared to begin playing in games toward the end of spring training, and he'll now play a few more rehab contests in the minors before coming off the IL. Once healthy, he will either serve as a reserve outfielder for the big club or be optioned to Triple-A. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Logs key hit in win
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 8:25 AM
Schneemann started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Schneemann's two-out, two-run double in the seventh inning increased Cleveland's lead to 4-0, and it proved to be key, as Los Angeles plated a pair of runs in the ninth. He's found himself in the starting lineup four times through the first five games -- twice in center field and once each at second and third base. Schneemann's versatility is his main fantasy value -- he batted just .206 over 379 regular-season at-bats in 2025 -- but he did have a fantasy-friendly 12 home runs and nine steals last year. |
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Austin Hedges Austin Hedges Contributes to win
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 8:18 AM
Hedges went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Hedges doubled to lead off the third inning and scored the Guardians' first run, then singled to open the seventh and score the team's second run. This was Hedges' season debut following a hand injury that cropped up toward the end of spring training. He'll operate as the primary backup at catcher to Bo Naylor. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Cleared to start Tuesday
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 6:27 PM
Bibee (shoulder) will start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Bibee gave the Guardians a scare after he exited his first start of the campaign Thursday against Seattle with right shoulder inflammation, but the injury turned out to be a minor setback. The 27-year-old made it through a 26-pitch side session Saturday without issue, and the club has officially given him the green light to toe the rubber for Tuesday's matchup. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Sent down to Triple-A
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 5:22 PM
The Guardians optioned Holderman to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.
Analysis: Holderman made the Guardians' Opening Day roster but struggled across his first two outings, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and two walks while striking out three across three innings. He'll move down to Triple-A to work on his control but would be a top candidate to return to the majors if Cleveland needs an additional right-hander out of the bullpen. In corresponding moves, Doug Nikhazy was designated for assignment and Kolby Allard had his contract selected by the Guardians from Triple-A Columbus. |
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Doug Nikhazy Doug Nikhazy DFA'd by Cleveland
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 5:18 PM
The Guardians designated Nikhazy for assignment Monday.
Analysis: The move opens a spot on the 40-man roster for Kolby Allard, whose contract was selected by the Guardians from Triple-A Columbus. Nikhazy opened the season in Triple-A after being optioned in early March, but he'll likely stay in the organization given that he has two minor-league options left, assuming he clears waivers. |
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Kolby Allard Kolby Allard Called up to majors
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 5:12 PM
The Guardians selected Allard's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.
Analysis: Allard inked a minor-league deal with the Guardians in early February and opened the regular season in Triple-A, but the 28-year-old southpaw will get an early call up to the majors. He appeared in 33 regular-season games for the Guardians (two starts) in 2025 and postd a 2.63 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, three holds and a 42:14 K:BB across 65 innings. To make room on the roster for Allard, Cleveland optioned Colin Holderman to Columbus and designated Doug Nikhazy for assignment. |
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CJ Kayfus CJ Kayfus Idle Monday
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 5:04 PM
Kayfus is not in the Guardians' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Monday.
Analysis: Kayfus will take a seat for Monday's series opener while the Guardians roll with Steven Kwan, Daniel Schneemann and Angel Martinez in the outfield from left to right. Kayfus went 0-for-8 with two walks, one run and four strikeouts across three games against the Mariners this past week. He also struggled in his start in left field Sunday, which could limit the amount of at-bats he sees until he shores up that part of his game. |
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