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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Inefficient in no-decision
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 11:06 PM
Cantillo did not factor into the decision in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rockies, allowing one run on four hits and four walks with five strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Cantillo rebounded after allowing a run in the first inning but struggled with his command, throwing just 49 of 89 pitches for strikes with 11 whiffs and falling one out shy of qualifying for the win. The 26-year-old owns a solid 2.70 ERA through four August outings, but his quality start Saturday marked the only time he's exceeded five frames in his past 10 turns. He'll carry a 3.73 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 144:63 K:BB across 130.1 innings this season into a road matchup with the Angels next week. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Goes deep in rout
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 11:00 PM
Bailey went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Bailey did his damage late, launching a three-run blast in the seventh inning before adding a double off a position player in the ninth. The defensive-minded backstop has now delivered consecutive two-hit performances for the first time this season, though he still owns a lowly .651 OPS in 14 August contests. On the season, he's slashing .193/.250/.313 with seven homers, 29 RBI, 23 runs scored and three steals across 274 plate appearances with the Guardians and Giants. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Four-hit effort in rout
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 10:55 PM
Bazzana went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Bazzana produced his second career four-hit effort, driving in two runs on a single in the fourth inning before adding another RBI knock in the ninth. It was a much-needed performance for the rookie, who entered the contest just 10-for-52 in August and still hasn't homered since July 20. On the year, he's slashing .241/.333/.375 with nine home runs, 39 RBI, 40 runs scored and 18 steals across his first 405 major-league plate appearances. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio On bench Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 5:08 PM
Rocchio isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rocchio will get a chance to rest his legs Friday after going 2-for-11 with an RBI and a run scored during the Guardians' last series against San Francisco. Angel Genao will get the nod at shortstop while Rocchio sits. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Back in action Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 5:03 PM
DeLauter (hamstring) will start in right field and bat second Friday against the Rockies, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter sat out the Guardians' last three games after suffering a hamstring injury Sunday, but he now seems to be feeling well enough to return to the starting nine without spending time on the injured list. The 24-year-old was performing great in the month of August before getting hurt, slashing .339/.422/.482 with two homers, six RBI, 11 runs scored and three steals across 64 plate appearances. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Enters as pinch hitter
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 7:53 AM
Adell (knee) entered Thursday's game as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-2 in a 5-2 win over San Francisco.
Analysis: Adell, who was held out of the starting lineup for a second consecutive day, pinch hit for Travis Bazzana in the sixth inning and finished out the game as the designated hitter. His usage off the bench suggests Adell could rejoin the starting nine Friday, when the Guardians face the Rockies in Colorado. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Holds on for 32nd save
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 3:45 PM
Smith worked around two walks to earn the save in a scoreless ninth inning Thursday against the Giants. He struck out one.
Analysis: San Francisco brought the potential tying run to the plate, but Smith was able to hang on and close it out for the Guardians. The star closer hasn't let in an earned run since July 12 in Miami, a streak of 12 straight outings. Through 57 innings, Smith boasts a 2.21 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 80:20 K:BB with 32 saves in 37 chances. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Continues racking up strikeouts
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 3:06 PM
Williams (12-7) notched the win against the Giants on Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out 11.
Analysis: Willaims dominated at times, touching 100 mph with his fastball three times while generating 18 whiffs, but San Francisco did manage to get to him for a pair of runs in the fourth inning. The right-hander continues to be a strikeout artist, fanning double-digit hitters in six of his last eight outings. Williams, who is tied with Dylan Cease for the league lead in punchouts, will take a 3.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 201:48 K:BB over 154.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance against the Angels in Anaheim. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Held out again Thursday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:33 AM
DeLauter (hamstring) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: DeLauter tweaked his left hamstring during Sunday's game versus the Padres, and he will now miss a fourth consecutive start. To this point, the Guardians have considered DeLauter day-to-day, but he'll need to improve in a hurry to avoid the injured list. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Out again Thursday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:27 AM
Adell (knee) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Adell will miss a second straight start after departing Tuesday's game with left knee soreness. He is considered day-to-day. The Guardians will roll out Steven Kwan, Petey Halpin and Angel Martinez in the outfield for Thursday's series finale. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Logs two hits, steal in loss
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 7:39 AM
Martinez started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to San Francisco.
Analysis: Martinez made a second consecutive start, as the Guardians deal with injuries to Jo Adell (knee) and Chase DeLauter (hamstring). The injuries are considered minor and both outfielders are day-to-day, which means Martinez could get another start or two going forward. Following a July swoon, Martinez has picked it up in August, going 17-for-50 (.340) with one home run, six doubles, 11 RBI and six runs scored over 15 games. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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