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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Launches another long ball
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 2:09 AM
DeLauter went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in a 6-5 extra-inning win over the Mariners on Saturday.
Analysis: DeLauter looked like he could be stymied for the first time this season when he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts over his first four plate appearances. However, the eye-opening rookie saved his best for last, belting a two-run homer off All-Star reliever Andres Munoz in the 10th inning for what ended up being the decisive hit. DeLauter has now homered in the first three regular-season games of his career, and he's the early league leader with four home runs to go along with his .357/.357/1.214 slash line. |
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Hunter Gaddis Hunter Gaddis Scoreless frame in rehab outing
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 7:44 PM
Gaddis (forearm) allowed one walk while striking out one batter in a scoreless inning in his rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Gaddis opened the regular season on the 15-day injured list due to a right forearm strain that cropped up in early March. He got some games under his belt toward the tail end of spring training, and the 27-year-old right-hander could be back in the majors by mid-April depending on how his rehab assignment goes. Across 73 regular-season games in 2025, Gaddis posted a 3.11 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, three saves (in seven attempts) and a 73:21 K:BB across 66.2 innings. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Getting rest Saturday
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 5:56 PM
Arias isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Seattle.
Analysis: Arias has gone 1-for-7 with three strikeouts through the first two games of the season and will step out of the lineup for the third game of Cleveland's four-game set against the M's. Brayan Rocchio will slide over to shortstop while Daniel Schneemann mans the keystone. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Sitting down Saturday
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 5:50 PM
Hoskins isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle.
Analysis: Hoskins will get a chance to catch his breath after going 3-for-6 with a run scored and a pair of walks over the first two games of the season. His absence will put Kyle Manzardo at first base and open a spot in the lineup for Angel Martinez to start in left field. |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor Absent from lineup
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 5:47 PM
Naylor isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Naylor will sit down for the third game of the series after going 1-for-8 with a walk across the first two contests. David Fry will pick up a start behind the plate in Naylor's stead and bat fifth. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Serves as DH again
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 8:18 AM
Manzardo started as the designated hitter and went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: Manzardo has been stuck at DH the first two games of the season, with both starts coming against right-handed pitchers. The right-handed-hitting Rhys Hoskins started at first in both games. There was some thought that Manzardo would see more time at first base this season with Carlos Santana no longer on the team, but those plans apparently changed when the Guardians signed Hoskins after spring training started. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Gets first start in center field
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 8:11 AM
Kwan started in center field and went 2-for-4 in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: Kwan made his first start of the regular season in center field after being exposed to the new position during spring training. His move to center cleared the way for prospect CJ Kayfus to operate in left field. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Explains wild start
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 8:07 AM
Williams explained the wildness he experienced in Friday's start when he walked six batters over five innings in a loss to Seattle, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Williams said he was out of sync with his front foot too quick to the ground before his upper body was ready to deliver the ball.
Analysis: The mechanical issue caused him to over-rotate and pull some pitches, and his attempts to overcorrect caused more wayward offerings. The right-hander managed to control his walks over the second half of 2025 -- 5.3 BB/9 prior to All-Star break and 3.3 post-break -- and did a fine job this spring (two walks in 17.2 innings). Williams will look to correct the issue leading up to his next schedule start Wednesday against the Dodgers. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen May be needed by Cleveland
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 7:32 PM
Allen could be called up if Tanner Bibee (shoulder) needs to skip a start or eventually lands on the injured list, Cade Cracas of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Bibee was removed from his start Thursday due to shoulder inflammation, which at this point is deemed to be minor. The Guardians don't have any rest days between now and when Bibee is next scheduled to pitch, so Allen may be on standby at Triple-A Columbus. If Cleveland wants to play it safe with the Bibee and place him on the injured list, then Allen would have an opportunity for two or more starts. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Shoulder issue thought to be minor
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 8:57 AM
The Guardians believe Bibee's right shoulder injury isn't serious, but he'll be re-evaluated Friday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Bibee was forced to depart Thursday's start in Seattle due to right shoulder inflammation that he felt while warming up prior to the bottom of the sixth inning. Even if the injury is as minor as the Guardians suspect, there's a good chance the right-hander's next start will be pushed back or skipped. Logan Allen is a likely candidate to fill in, if needed. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Delivers two runs in win
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 6:17 AM
Rocchio batted ninth and went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Mariners. He was also hit by a pitch.
Analysis: As expected, Rocchio was the Opening Day starter at second base, but less expected was his offensive impact. The light-hitting infielder is expected to be a lineup regular at second base, and Rocchio could quiet the calls for a quick promotion for Travis Bazzana, the team's first-round pick in 2024, if he can maintain a productive bat. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann In Opening Day lineup
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 6:08 AM
Schneemann started in center field and went 1-for-2 with a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Schneemann, a utility infielder that has added outfield to his resume since arriving in the majors in 2024, was a mildly surprising addition to the Opening Day lineup over Angel Martinez and prospect CJ Kayfus. Any of the three would have had a platoon advantage against Seattle righty Logan Gilbert, as Kayfus and Schneemann hit left-handed and Martinez is a switch hitter. A report from the National Daily indicates manager Stephen Vogt used Schneemann because of his experience and the matchup against the pitcher. However, Schneemann entered the game hitless over three career at-bats against Gilbert. Given the hot spring Martinez turned in and the fact that Steven Kwan saw time in center field often during spring training, Schneemann is not expected to be close to an everyday player there. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Exits with training staff
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 11:02 PM
Bibee exited Thursday's start against the Mariners ahead of the bottom of the sixth inning after suffering an apparent injury, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bibee finished throwing his warmup pitches between innings and winced in discomfort before ultimately walking off with the training staff. Prior to leaving, Bibee allowed three runs on four hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out seven and surrendered a trio of solo home runs on 78 pitches. The Guardians should provide an update over the next 24 hours. |
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CJ Kayfus CJ Kayfus Not in Thursday's lineup
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 5:10 PM
Kayfus isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Kayfus began making starts in the outfield and at first base for the Guardians toward the end of last year, but he will stay put on the bench to begin Cleveland's season opener. Steven Kwan, Daniel Schneemann and Chase DeLauter will start across the outfield Thursday, and Rhys Hoskins will get the nod at first base. |
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Johnathan Rodriguez Johnathan Rodriguez DFA'd by Cleveland
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:11 PM
The Guardians designated Rodriguez for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Columbus in mid-March and has now been removed from the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old played in 31 games during the 2025 regular season and struggled to a .197/.260/.366 slash line in 77 plate appearances. |
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George Valera George Valera IL move official
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:10 PM
The Guardians placed Valera (calf) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: The 25-year-old is beginning the season on the injured list due to a calf strain he suffered in early March. Valera was cleared for game action late in spring training, so he could begin a rehab assignment in short order. |
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Hunter Gaddis Hunter Gaddis Lands on injured list
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:04 PM
The Guardians placed Gaddis (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Gaddis has been dealing with forearm tightness during spring training and won't be available to begin the season. The right-hander was able to see game action at the end of camp and should be able to begin a minor-league rehab assignment soon. |
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Andrew Walters Andrew Walters Moves to injured list
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 12:57 PM
The Guardians placed Walters (lat) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: The right-hander is working his way back from last year's lat surgery and has progressed to throwing live bullpen sessions. Walters will need at least a handful of rehab games before being cleared to make his season debut for the Guardians. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Officially added to roster
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 12:45 PM
The Guardians selected Hoskins' contract to the major-league roster Wednesday.
Analysis: Hoskins joined Cleveland on a minor-league contract in February and earned a spot on the Opening Day roster with an .817 OPS and three homers during spring training. The 33-year-old is expected to split playing time between first base and designated hitter with Kyle Manzardo. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Earns praise from decision-maker
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 8:40 AM
Cleveland president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti on Tuesday lauded the work Martinez put in during the offseason to become a better hitter, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. "He worked really hard on his left-handed swing over the course of the winter, and we saw that play dividends in spring training," Antonetti said.
Analysis: Pending any additional moves the team may make to finalize its Opening Day roster, Martinez appears to have beaten out Stuart Fairchild for the final outfield spot. The switch-hitting Martinez closed the spring slashing .356/.396/.800 with six doubles, one triple, four home runs, six RBI, three steals and 10 runs scored over 18 contests. Along with his ability to hit from both sides of the plate, Martinez brings defensive versatility and could play second base if needed. "He could be a really valuable member of our team and help us find ways to win games," Antonetti added. |
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