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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Back in big leagues
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 3:16 PM
The Guardians recalled Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Analysis: Rocchio collected an .837 OPS with seven home runs across 41 games with Columbus after being sent down in mid-May. That's after he slashed an ugly .165/.235/.198 slash line in his first 35 contests with the big club. Rocchio could be given another chance at regular playing time at shortstop while Gabriel Arias (ankle) is out, but Daniel Schneemann is also an option at the position. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Lands on IL with sprained ankle
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 3:13 PM
The Guardians placed Arias on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left ankle sprain.
Analysis: Arias had to be carted off the field after suffering the injury in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. While he managed to avoid any fractures, Arias has a sprain that will keep him on the sideline awhile. Brayan Rocchio has taken Arias' spot on the roster and could see starts at shortstop along with Daniel Schneemann while Arias is out. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio On standby if needed
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 7:08 AM
Rocchio could return to the majors if Gabriel Arias' ankle injury forces him to miss extended time, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Arias suffered an ankle injury and was removed from Sunday's game against the Cardinals. The injury occurred early enough in the Guardians' game to impact the lineup for Triple-A Columbus, which did not have Rocchio in its starting nine. After he was demoted to the minors with a .165 average and .433 OPS through 35 games with Cleveland, Rocchio is batting .252 with an .837 OPS, seven home runs, 30 RBI, seven steals and 28 runs across 41 games with the Clippers. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Steps in at shortstop
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 6:31 AM
Schneemann replaced Gabriel Arias (ankle) at shortstop in Sunday's 7-0 loss to the Cardinals. Schneemann went 0-for-2 with a walk.
Analysis: Arias was removed from the game in the third inning with what looks like a significant ankle injury. Schneemann is the most logical replacement among the players on the active roster, but the Guardians could reach down to Triple-A Columbus for Brayan Rocchio. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias MRI on tap
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 6:25 AM
Arias (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Arias was removed from Sunday's 7-0 loss to the Cardinals in the third inning after attempting to make a sliding stop on a groundball in the hole. He was carted off the field with a splint on his left leg and was later diagnosed with a sprained ankle. The MRI should provide clarity on the extent of the injury, but if Arias is forced to miss time, Daniel Schneemann could step in as the Guardians' primary option at shortstop. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Falls to St. Louis
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 4:14 PM
Allen (5-6) took the loss Sunday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Allen found himself in trouble in the first inning, allowing a walk and a single before giving up a three-run homer to Nolan Gorman with two outs. Allen eventually settled in and blanked the Cardinals over his final five innings, logging a quality start, though the Guardians failed to provide any run support in an eventual 7-0 defeat. The left-hander sports a 4.27 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP and 60:34 K:BB across 78 innings this season. Allen is currently scheduled to face the Tigers at home in his next outing. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Suffers ankle sprain Sunday
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 12:59 PM
Arias was diagnosed with a left ankle sprain after exiting in the third inning of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. He went 0-for-1 at the plate prior to exiting the contest.
Analysis: Arias appears to have avoided a worst-case scenario after he needed to be carted off the field when he sustained a painful-looking ankle injury while attempting to track down a groundball. X-rays on the ankle returned negative, but his sprain could still be significant enough to force him to the injured list. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Carted off field Sunday
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 12:01 PM
Arias was removed from the field on a cart during the third inning of Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to an apparent left ankle injury, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Arias was in pursuit of a Masyn Winn grounder when his cleat got stuck in the dirt, causing his lower leg to contort. The Guardians will send Arias for further testing before providing a diagnosis, but the infielder could be headed for a lengthy absence. Daniel Schneemann came off the bench to replace Arias at shortstop. |
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Nolan Jones Nolan Jones Getting day off versus lefty
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 9:48 AM
Jones is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: With southpaw Matthew Liberatore on the bump for the Cardinals, Jones will join fellow left-handed hitters Bo Naylor, Kyle Manzardo and Daniel Schneemann on the bench. Johnathan Rodriguez will replace Jones as the Guardians' starting right fielder. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Idle versus lefty
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 9:46 AM
Schneemann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: With southpaw Matthew Liberatore on the bump for the Cardinals, Schneemann will join fellow left-handed hitters Bo Naylor, Kyle Manzardo and Nolan Jones on the bench. Angel Martinez will replace Schneemann as the Guardians' starting second baseman. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Sitting against lefty
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 9:45 AM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: With southpaw Matthew Liberatore on the bump for the Cardinals, Manzardo will join fellow left-handed hitters Bo Naylor, Daniel Schneemann and Nolan Jones on the bench. David Fry will replace Manzardo as the Guardians' designated hitter. |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor On bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 9:42 AM
Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Naylor will remain on the bench for a second day in a row, this time sitting out against lefty Matthew Liberatore after the Cardinals sent right-hander Miles Mikolas to the bump Saturday. Naylor should still see the bulk of the starts versus righties, but his playing time could be starting to slip after going just 1-for-31 with 13 strikeouts and one walk over his previous 12 games. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Live BP sessions coming
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 7:17 AM
Bieber (elbow) is expected to progress to live batting practice sessions this week, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bieber threw bullpen sessions Tuesday, Thursday and Friday without issue, and the right-hander is ready for the next step in his recovery. He's aiming to make his season debut at some point after the All-Star break, but a July return is beginning to seem optimistic. |
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Triston McKenzie Triston McKenzie Pulled early due to illness
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 4:24 PM
McKenzie was removed from Saturday's start in the Arizona Complex League after two-thirds of an inning due to illness, SI.com reports.
Analysis: McKenzie has been with the Guardian's rookie-level squad since the end of May, and he's struggled to a 6.75 ERA in six appearances. He couldn't improve upon his stats Saturday, getting lifted after two-thirds of an inning due to sickness. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day. |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor Resting Saturday
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 12:26 PM
Naylor is not in the Guardians' starting lineup against the Cardinals on Saturday.
Analysis: Naylor has gone 0-for-10 with three strikeouts over his last three starts, and he will get a breather while Austin Hedges starts behind home plate and bats ninth. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Back in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 12:24 PM
Ramirez (forearm) is starting at third base and batting third against the Cardinals on Saturday.
Analysis: Ramirez was hit by a pitch to his right forearm during Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. The good news was that X-rays came back negative, and he will return to action after being held out of Friday's lineup. Ramirez has slashed .301/.370/.446 with seven steals, three home runs and 10 RBI in 92 plate appearances since the beginning of June. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Covers third base
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 8:57 AM
Schneemann started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Schneemann filled in for the injured Jose Ramirez, who was unavailable after being hit by a pitch on his forearm during Thursday's loss to Toronto. Schneemann's been grinding the last week, going 2-for-21 (.095) with zero RBI and one run scored over the last seven contests. |
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Luis L. Ortiz Luis L. Ortiz Hit hard in Friday's loss
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 8:15 AM
Ortiz (4-9) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings in a 5-0 loss to the Cardinals. He struck out five.
Analysis: The right-hander had no margin for error as Sonny Gray was busy firing a one-hitter for St. Louis, but Ortiz left a few too many pitches over the middle of the plate -- four of the six hits off him went for extra bases, including third-inning homers by Pedro Pages and Alec Burleson. Ortiz still generated 32 called or swinging strikes among his 102 pitches (69 total strikes) as he completed seven frames for the first time this season. He compiled a respectable 4.30 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 32:12 K:BB over 29.1 innings in June, but Ortiz will face a tough test to begin July, as he's scheduled for a road start next week against the Cubs. |
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Will Brennan Will Brennan Shifts to 60-day IL
Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 3:56 PM
The Guardians transferred Brennan (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: The outfielder has already been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair the UCL in his left elbow, so the move to the 60-day IL was an inevitability. The recovery period from Tommy John surgery is shorter for position players, so Brennan won't necessarily be sidelined for the start of 2026. |
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Carlos Santana Carlos Santana Taking seat Friday
Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 3:44 PM
Santana is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Santana will yield to Kyle Manzardo at first base Friday, ending Santana's three-game start streak. The veteran first baseman is 13-for-77 (.169) with a pair of home runs in June. |
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