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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Dominant vs. Minnesota
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 6:22 PM
Williams did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Twins, allowing just two hits over seven scoreless innings. He struck out 11.
Analysis: While Cleveland failed to provide Williams with any run support, the right-hander turned in a stellar performance Thursday, as he logged 11 strikeouts for a third straight start and fifth time overall this season. The highlight of Williams' day was his immaculate inning in the fourth, when he struck out Byron Buxton, Ryan Jeffers and Josh Bell on nine pitches. Williams lowered his ERA to 3.78 across 21 starts (126.1 innings) this year with a 1.10 WHIP and 156:37 K:BB. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, tentatively lined up to come next week in Cincinnati. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Continues to hit
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 7:22 AM
Rocchio went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-6 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Rocchio's run-scoring single in the first inning put the Guardians on the board in opening frame for the second time in the last three contests. He also extended a hit streak (five games) and an RBI streak (three). Over a 29-game stretch since June 18, he's never gone more than one game without a hit while slashing .296/.319/.452 with six doubles, four home runs, 16 RBI and 14 runs scored. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Plays nine innings
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 7:00 AM
Martinez (foot) started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a walk for Double-A Akron on Wednesday.
Analysis: Martinez, who appeared in his fourth rehab game, played nine innings and on back-to-back days for the first time during his assignment. The Guardians' original plan was to leave him on assignment through Friday before determining next steps, but per MLB.com, the club will reassess him Thursday. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Home run in loss
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:45 PM
Manzardo went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, double and an additional RBI and runs scored in the 10-6 loss Wednesday to the Twins.
Analysis: Manzardo has been splitting time with Rhys Hoskins and David Fry at first base amid his slump, but he gained his first multi-hit game since June 20 to try and right the ship. The 26-year-old is batting .151 (8-for-53) with a 5:18 BB:K in July. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Two RBI in return to lineup
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:37 PM
Ramirez went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in the 10-6 defeat to Minnesota on Wednesday.
Analysis: Ramirez got a big ovation from the Progressive Field crowd in his first game back in five weeks because of a hand injury. The former All-Star showed why he is one of the perennial top athletes in the sport with two RBI and a created run by tagging to second on a flyout and subsequently scoring on a bloop single. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Short start in loss
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:51 PM
Cecconi (4-7) took the loss Wednesday against the Twins after giving up three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Cecconi continues to struggle in July after an efficient June, during which he yielded two runs or fewer in all five of his starts. The right-hander has now allowed at least three runs in each of his three July outings, leaving him with a 7.43 ERA across 13.1 innings this month. The three walks issued Wednesday are also his most since May 7. The 27-year-old is expected to start next week against the Reds. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Dropped from lineup Wednesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 1:44 PM
Hoskins is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Twins, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hoskins slugged a pair of solo home runs in Monday's 13-4 win, but he couldn't keep the momentum going Tuesday, as he went 0-for-2 at the dish in the Guardians' 5-2 victory. He'll head to the bench for the series finale, but Hoskins should still have a path to a semi-regular role until the Guardians bring Angel Martinez (foot) back from the injured list. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Likely to shift into utility role
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 1:41 PM
Arias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Arias had started in three of the Guardians' previous four games, but he'll likely shift into more of a utility role moving forward after Jose Ramirez (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Since returning June 14 following an extended stay on the IL, Arias has played in 25 games for the Guardians and has produced a .260/.299/.397 batting line with three home runs, four stolen bases, nine runs and six RBI. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Demoted back to minors
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 1:37 PM
The Guardians optioned Watson to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Watson was in the middle of a modest six-game hitting streak, but on the whole he slashed just .239/.264/.341 with a 3:32 BB:K over his first 27 contests in the majors. With Watson back in the minors, Petey Halpin should continue to see an uptick in playing time. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Reinstated from injured list
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 1:33 PM
The Guardians activated Ramirez (hand) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ramirez will skip a rehab assignment and return from a five-plus week absence due to hamate bone surgery. Players coming back from hamate bone injuries can sometimes take awhile to get all of their power back, and Ramirez not knocking off rust with some rehab games won't help his chances of hitting the ground running. That said, the superstar remains a must-start in fantasy leagues whenever he is active. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Secures 29th save
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:15 AM
Smith struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 29th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: The 27-year-old closer fanned Kody Clemens as he extended his MLB saves lead, with the Padres' Mason Miller, the Rays' Bryan Baker and the Cardinals' Riley O'Brien tied for second with 25. Smith has allowed an earned run in only one of his last 10 appearances, and on the season he's produced a 2.72 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 66:11 K:BB over 46.1 innings. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Just shy of quality start Tuesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:12 AM
Messick didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Twins, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.
Analysis: The southpaw was lifted after 88 pitches (59 strikes) with one on in the sixth inning and the game tied 2-2, missing out on both his eighth quality start of the season and his ninth win when Cleveland scored twice in the bottom of the frame. Messick has given up just one earned run in three straight outings, and on the campaign he sports a 2.68 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 116:36 K:BB through 117.2 innings in his first full season as part of the big-league rotation. He lines up to make his next start on the road this weekend in Tampa Bay. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Continues hitting surge
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 8:41 AM
Kwan went 1-for-3 with two walks, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Kwan continued a surge that began last month and has hit safely in 19 of his last 23 games. He's slashed .352/.439/.465 during that stretch and was moved back to leadoff this week. Kwan told Tim Stebbins of MLB.com that he recently altered his swing decisions. Instead of stubbornly waiting for pitches middle-in, he made a decision to take what pitchers were giving him and take pitches on the outer half the other way. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Homers in rehab game
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 8:17 AM
Martinez (foot) started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI for Double-A Akron on Tuesday.
Analysis: Martinez played in his third game of a rehab assignment, which started Friday at Triple-A Columbus. He played seven innings Tuesday, his longest outing of the three contests. In between each start, Martinez was given days off, as the Guardians continue a measured ramp-up to nine innings for the outfielder. He'll continue to rehab with Akron this week, per Tim Stebbins of MLB,com, and could be re-evaluated this weekend. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Resting Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 2:26 PM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Austin Hedges will receive the nod behind the plate Tuesday while Bailey rests for the second game of the series. In Monday's 13-4 victory, Bailey caught all nine innings while producing a season-high four hits, including his fourth home run of the campaign. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Left out of lineup Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 2:24 PM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Manzardo will hit the bench to begin Tuesday's contest, but he could enter as a mid-game replacement for Rhys Hoskins at first base once the Twins' opening pitcher -- lefty Kendry Rojas -- exits the game. While filling in for a resting Manzardo in Monday's series opener, Hoskins went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in the Guardians' 13-4 victory. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Sitting again Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 2:15 PM
Watson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Following a run of 10 starts in 11 games, Watson finds himself on the bench Tuesday for a second consecutive contest. The 23-year-old has a .584 OPS in his first 26 big-league games, though he is currently in the midst of a modest five-game hit streak, during which he's gone 6-for-18 with two doubles, two steals, two RBI and a run scored. Petey Halpin is instead starting in center field Tuesday for Cleveland. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Stays at leadoff
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 6:30 AM
Kwan batted leadoff and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 13-4 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Kwan batted leadoff for a second straight contest after spending much of the last two months in the bottom third of the order. He'd been the team's primary leadoff batter the last few seasons, but an early slump in 2026 led to a demotion. However, a recent surge -- Kwan entered Monday on a six-game hitting streak (11-for-21) -- was apparently enough to convince manager Stephen Vogt the veteran outfielder earned another chance atop the order. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Kicks off homer-fest
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 6:25 AM
Rocchio went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 13-4 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Rocchio kicked off the rout with a two-run shot in the first inning, the first of seven home runs hit by the Guardians. It was the career-high ninth home run of the season for Rocchio, who also has a career-high 46 RBI. Cognizant of the team's cleanup batters ranking last in the league in OPS (.576), Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt deployed the shortstop fourth in the batting order the last two games. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Cracks ninth homer of 2026
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 9:08 PM
Bazzana went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Cleveland's 13-4 win over Minnesota on Monday.
Analysis: Bazzana was responsible for one of the Guardians' six home runs off Joe Ryan on Monday, with the latter's taking place in the third inning to extend Cleveland's lead to 6-2. Bazzana has gone yard in two of his last three games and is up to nine home runs on the season. He has a .756 OPS with 13 steals and 32 RBI across 300 plate appearances this season. |
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