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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Sitting against lefty again
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:48 PM
Bazzana is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Bazzana will be left out of the lineup for the second time in the Guardians' last three matchups versus a left-handed starting pitcher. Angel Genao will fill in at second base for Bazzana, who is slashing just .192/.306/.240 (65 wRC+) over 121 plate appearances versus same-handed pitching this season. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Idle versus lefty
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:45 PM
Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Lowe will retreat to the bench while southpaw Framber Valdez toes the rubber for the Tigers. Rhys Hoskins will replace Lowe at first base and will bat sixth. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:45 PM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Bailey will get a breather after he started behind the plate in the Guardians' previous two contests. The Guardians will turn to Austin Hedges to handle catching duties Wednesday. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Losing out on playing time
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:43 PM
Halpin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: The Guardians will leave the Halpin on the bench for the fifth game in a row, with the left-handed-hitting outfielder sitting twice against right-handed starters during that stretch. Halpin looks like he'll have to settle for a part-time role versus righties after the Guardians added Jo Adell and Nathaniel Lowe at the trade deadline and called up one of their top position prospects in Angel Genao from Triple-A Columbus last week. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Bounced by Detroit
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 8:39 AM
Bibee (4-12) took the loss Tuesday as the Guardians fell 6-4 to the Tigers, coughing up six runs (five earned) on five hits and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The right-hander managed to keep the ball in the yard after serving up three homers in his last start, but that was about the only positive takeaway for Bibee, who tossed 62 of 96 pitches for strikes before getting the hook. Since the beginning of July, he's carrying a 4.71 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB through 42 innings over seven outings, and he's struck out more than five batters just once. Bibee will look to get back on track in his next start, which lines up to come at home this weekend against the Padres. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Launches home run in loss
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 6:39 AM
Adell went 1-for-2 with two walks, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to Detroit.
Analysis: Adell swatted a solo home run in the eighth inning -- his first in a Guardians uniform -- and then plated another run with a sacrifice fly in the ninth. The RBI were also the first for Adell since Cleveland acquired him at the trade deadline. He's batting .167 (4-for-24) with 10 strikeouts over seven games for the Guards. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Logs three hits, HR in loss
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 6:33 AM
DeLauter went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: DeLauter's blast tied the game in the top of the third inning, as he remains consistent and productive deep into his rookie season. The homer was the 13th of the season for the outfielder, who has an .800 OPS over a career-high 464 plate appearances. Since the break, he has an .820 OPS with four steals, two homers, 11 RBI and 14 runs scored over 22 games. |
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Dealing with right elbow strain
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:45 PM
Advincula was placed on the 7-day injured list at High-A Lake County on Tuesday due to a right elbow strain.
Analysis: The 25-year-old outfielder has played just 32 games in the minors this season, nine which have come with Double-A Akron. Across 135 plate appearances in 2026, Advincula has slashed .241/.393/.472 with four home runs, 21 RBI, 27 runs scored, 19 stolen bases and a 22:19 BB:K. |
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Craig Yoho Craig Yoho Taken deep in loss
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:48 AM
Yoho (2-1) was tagged with the loss to the White Sox on Sunday, when he allowed four runs on two hits and four walks over a third of an inning.
Analysis: Yoho was one of several relievers to pitch Sunday, when starter Joey Cantillo was removed after one inning following a significant rain delay. Things did not go well for the reliever, who entered in the third inning with two outs and no runners on base. The right-hander allowed a walk, a double and another walk before Colson Montgomery took him deep for a three-run home run. Yoho was a trade-deadline acquisition and in position for high-leverage work in the Guardians' bullpen, but he's allowed seven runs on five hits (two HRs) and four walks in consecutive outings (1.1 innings). |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Returns to lineup Sunday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:36 AM
Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Ramirez returned to the lineup after getting Saturday off and made an immediate impact with a run-scoring single in Cleveland's two-run first inning. A sore hand caused him to miss two games in the middle of last week, and there was concern the soreness was related to the surgery he underwent on the same hand in June and led to Saturday's day off. Since returning from the orignal hand injury, Ramirez has gone 12-for-52 (.231) with eight walks, five steals, three RBI and 10 runs scored over 15 contests. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Rain-shortened start Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 8:50 PM
Cantillo took a no-decision against the White Sox on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks in one inning. He struck out three.
Analysis: Sunday's game was delayed for over two hours in the second inning due to inclement weather, and the Guardians chose not to send Cantillo back to the hill upon resumption. The southpaw experienced a laborious first frame, throwing 31 pitches, but he at least managed to record three punchouts before his day ended. Cantillo, who has a 3.91 ERA, a troublesome 1.48 WHIP and 132:56 K:BB over 119.2 innings, should be well-rested for his next scheduled outing against the Padres. |
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Promoted to Double-A
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 4:55 PM
LaViolette was promoted to Double-A Akron on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: LaViolette will make the jump to the Double-A level after posting a .238 average with 19 home runs, 69 RBI, 67 runs scored and 11 stolen bases over 332 at-bats in 83 contests with High-A Lake County this season. The 22-year-old was selected 27th overall by Cleveland in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, and he'll now have the chance to prove himself against tougher competition. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Sitting in series finale
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 12:49 PM
Halpin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Halpin is on the bench for a third straight game, but Sunday will mark the first time that the left-handed hitter has sat against a righty starter (Davis Martin) during that stretch. Though he's produced a serviceable .264/.298/.415 slash line since the All-Star break, Halpin could see his workload decline while the Guardians clear room in the lineup for rookie Angel Genao and the hot-hitting Angel Martinez. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Takes loss Saturday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 8:31 AM
Holderman (6-3) did not retire a batter and was tagged with Saturday's loss to the White Sox. He allowed three runs on two hits and hit two batters.
Analysis: Holderman has been a trusted option in the Guardians bullpen and was summoned with one runner on base and two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning after starter Gavin Williams threw 102 pitches (one shy of his season high). Holderman promptly hit the first two batters he faced to load the bases before allowing a two-run double and two-run single. He entered the contest with a 1.14 ERA over his previous 27 appearances (23.2 innings). |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Strikes out seven in no-decision
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 11:24 PM
Williams allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Saturday.
Analysis: Williams was sharp for most of this outing, but he allowed a solo home run to Munetaka Murakami in the sixth inning and couldn't get back on track after that. Williams left after 102 pitches (68 strikes), only for Colin Holderman to fail to get the last out in the sixth, tacking one more run onto Williams' line. Over his last four outings, Williams has allowed four runs across 25.1 innings with 40:4 K:BB, accounting for one of his sharpest stretches of the season. He's at a 3.55 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 185:41 K:BB through 144.2 innings over 24 starts overall. The 27-year-old right-hander is projected to make his next start at home versus the Padres. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Out of lineup Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 3:15 PM
Ramirez isn't starting for Cleveland versus the White Sox on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ramirez didn't start Tuesday or Wednesday due to a sore left hand, but he returned to the lineup Thursday and Friday, going 2-for-7 with two walks, four runs and a stolen base over the pair of contests. It's not immediately clear if his absence Saturday is due to continued soreness or if it's just a rest day. Angel Genao is starting at third base in Ramirez's stead, while Chase DeLauter is serving as the DH. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio In midst of dry spell at plate
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:37 AM
Rocchio went 0-for-4 in Friday's 8-2 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Rocchio has been a near-league-average performer for the season with a .254/.320/.375 slash line and a 98 wRC+ over 444 plate appearances, but he's fallen into an extended skid at the plate lately. Over his last 12 games, he's gone just 4-for-43 (.093), which has resulted in a 20-point drop in his batting average. Though he's remained a mainstay in the lineup at shortstop amid his slump, Rocchio could be in danger of losing out on a couple of starts per week after the Guardians recently called up one of their top prospects in Angel Genao from Triple-A Columbus. Genao will likely be in line for steady playing time while he's up with Cleveland, though his ability to play second base and third base in addition to shortstop could allow Rocchio to be included in the starting nine more often than not. |
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Angel Genao Angel Genao Covers 2B against lefty
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:16 AM
Genao started at second base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 8-2 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Genao got the start against left-hander Noah Schultz, replacing Travis Bazzana at the keystone. Bazzana, who has struggled against left-handed pitching (.537 OPS) in the majors, may lose opportunities against southpaws going forward, which should benefit Genao. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Crosses plate twice in win
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 11:05 PM
Ramirez went 1-for-4 with two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 8-2 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Ramirez recorded his second consecutive game with multiple runs scored Friday. The 33-year-old swiped his 28th bag of the season in the first inning and then scored on a two-run single by Angel Martinez. On the campaign, the switch-hitter has now slashed .234/.334/.386 with 10 home runs, 35 RBI, 28 stolen bases and 52 runs over 369 plate appearances. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Clubs rare home run in win
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 9:34 PM
Kwan went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in an 8-2 win over the White Sox on Friday.
Analysis: In the top of the sixth inning, Kwan came up to bat and blasted his first home run since April 6 and only his second of the season to extend Cleveland's lead to 8-1. The 28-year-old extended his hitting streak to seven games and has now recorded at least one hit in 13 of his last 14 games. Over his last 30 games, Kwan is batting a scorching hot .406/.487/.525 with 16 walks in 117 plate appearances. |
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