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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Taking seat for series finale
Wed, May 27, 2026, 8:55 AM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Austin Hedges will handle the catching duties for the matinee Wednesday while Bailey rests up after he was behind the plate for six innings of the Guardians' 6-3 loss Tuesday night. Since being acquired from the Giants earlier this month, Bailey has gone 3-for-25 (.120 average) with one home run, one double, two walks and three RBI through his first nine games with Cleveland. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Gets early hook Tuesday
Wed, May 27, 2026, 8:23 AM
Cantillo (4-2) took the loss Tuesday as the Guardians fell 6-3 to the Nationals, coughing up four runs on three hits and four walks over two innings. He struck out one.
Analysis: The left-hander had trouble finding the plate once again, adding two wild pitches to his ledger in addition to tying his season high in walks. When Cantillo did get the ball into the strike zone, bad things tended to happen, including a two-run homer off the bat of James Wood. Cantillo has issued at least three free passes in five of six May outings, managing a 4.23 ERA on the month despite a 1.48 WHIP and 18:18 K:BB in 27.2 innings. He'll try to turn things around in June, with his next trip to the mound set to come on the road early next week against the Yankees. |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski No structural damage in elbow
Wed, May 27, 2026, 6:44 AM
Sabrowski (elbow) underwent an MRI on Tuesday which confirmed inflammation but no structural damage, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sabrowski was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday after not appearing in a game since last week. The Guardians have not provided a timeline as of yet, but the MLB.com report suggests a possible return in July. The return timeline could change pending new information in the coming weeks. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Thriving in bullpen
Wed, May 27, 2026, 6:39 AM
Holderman allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless sixth inning in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Holderman has been near perfect since the Guardians recalled him in late April, which is encouraging given that the team recently placed Erik Sabrowski (elbow), a high-leverage reliever, on the injured list. In 13 appearances since being called up, Holderman has allowed just one run on eight hits and three walks while striking out 19 over 16.1 innings. He told Tim Stebbins of MLB.com that health is the main reason for his success in 2026 after the reliever logged a 7.01 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 25.2 innings for the Pirates last year. While Tuesday's outing was in a low-leverage spot, manager Stephen Vogt has recently incorporated Holderman late into close games. Within the last week, he's earned two wins and a hold. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins On bench after six straight starts
Tue, May 26, 2026, 3:53 PM
Hoskins is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Hoskins will head to the bench after he had started in each of the last six games, going a collective 4-for-20 with a home run, two doubles, a walk and two RBI during that stretch. Though he should remain a mainstay in the Cleveland lineup against left-handed pitching, Hoskins is still expected to play second fiddle to Kyle Manzardo at first base versus righties. |
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Will Dion Contract selected
Tue, May 26, 2026, 1:04 PM
The Guardians selected Dion's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Analysis: Dion has transitioned into a full-time reliever in 2026, and while his ERA at Columbus is a tad bloated at 4.50, he's put up an impressive 36:5 K:BB over 26 innings. The left-hander will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Optioned to Triple-A
Tue, May 26, 2026, 1:01 PM
The Guardians optioned Allen to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Analysis: Allen saved the Guardians' bullpen by recording seven strikeouts and allowing just two unearned runs allowed over four innings Monday versus the Nationals. He threw 83 pitches in the appearance, so Allen is being replaced by a fresh bullpen arm in Will Dion. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Resumes baseball activities
Tue, May 26, 2026, 6:58 AM
Arias (hamstring) has resumed baseball activities and hitting in a cage, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said earlier this month that Arias hit a snag in his rehab, which pushed the infielder's return timeline out. The initial estimate of 4-to-8 weeks lined him up for a late-May return, but his potential activation date has now been pushed out to sometime in June. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Majors stay likely brief
Tue, May 26, 2026, 6:54 AM
Allen allowed two unearned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over four relief innings in Monday's 10-2 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Allen, a starter in the minors, was called up Sunday and needed to bail out the bullpen a day later when starter Tanner Bibee was done after three innings. The Guardians are in the middle of a stretch where they are playing 13 consecutive days, which can be taxing on a 'pen. Given that Allen burned 61 pitches Monday, he's unlikely to be available for several days. As such, his locker was cleaned out post-game, indicating the Guardians will make a roster move Tuesday, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Rocked for five homers Monday
Mon, May 25, 2026, 10:58 PM
Bibee (0-7) took the loss Monday against the Nationals, allowing seven runs on eight hits while striking out three over three innings.
Analysis: Bibee's search for his first win of the season took a rough turn Monday, as he surrendered a career-high five home runs, which accounted for all seven runs he allowed. The right-hander had done a solid job limiting the long ball entering the outing, giving up only four homers total across his previous 10 starts. Prior to this blowup, Bibee had posted a strong 2.59 ERA over his last seven outings while allowing two or fewer runs in all but two of them. He now owns a 4.57 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 55:21 K:BB across 63 innings and will once again look for his first win of 2026 in his next scheduled start against Boston. |
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Codi Heuer Codi Heuer Recalled from Triple-A
Mon, May 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
The Guardians recalled Heuer from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.
Analysis: It will be the third stint with the big club this month for Heuer, who has allowed one run with a 3:1 K:BB over 2.2 innings in his two appearances for the Guardians this season. He's absorbing the spot in the bullpen vacated by the injured Erik Sabrowski (elbow). |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski Sidelined by elbow inflammation
Mon, May 25, 2026, 1:57 PM
The Guardians placed Sabrowski on the 15-day injured list Monday with left elbow inflammation.
Analysis: Sabrowski hasn't pitched since last Wednesday, so he might have been dealing with a tender elbow for a few days. It will be a big blow for the Guardians for however long Sabrowski is sidelined, as he's been one of the best relievers in baseball this season with a 1.71 ERA and 39:13 K:BB over 21 innings. The southpaw has notched a league-leading 17 holds. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Out of Monday's lineup
Mon, May 25, 2026, 1:02 PM
Schneemann is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Schneemann will begin the contest on the bench as the Nationals roll with lefty PJ Poulin as their opener and righty Zack Littell as their bulk reliever. With Schneemann resting, the Guardians will start Angel Martinez, Steven Kwan and Chase DeLauter in their outfield and Rhys Hoskins at designated hitter. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Records three hits in win
Sun, May 24, 2026, 9:31 PM
Kwan went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 3-1 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Kwan ended an 0-for-10 run with a second-inning single and then drove in the Guardians' first run in the fifth inning. The multi-hit effort was his first since May 8. In nine games since the slumping Kwan was dropped from the leadoff spot, he's gone 6-for-24 with nine walks, one double and two RBI. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Homers in win
Sun, May 24, 2026, 9:18 PM
Bazzana batted leadoff and went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Phillies. He was also caught stealing.
Analysis: Bazzana, atop Cleveland's order for the second consecutive game, had a game-opening single but was gunned down attempting to get into scoring position. He eventually made an impact in the eighth inning, when his homer was the insurance tally for Guardians. The rookie is up to three home runs, 10 RBI, 13 walks, seven steals and 11 runs scored over 24 contests. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Up to 18 saves
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:09 PM
Smith earned the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Phillies, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Smith has been rolling, converting his last 15 save chances while allowing just one earned run in his last 13.2 innings. The 27-year-old Smith leads the majors with 18 saves (in 20 chances) this season while posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 37:5 K:BB across 25.2 innings. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Improves to 6-1
Sun, May 24, 2026, 3:56 PM
Messick (6-1) earned the win Sunday over the Phillies, allowing five hits and two walks over 5.2 scoreless innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: While Messick came an out shy of logging a quality start, the left-hander was able to keep the Phillies off the board en route to his third win in his last four outings. Messick's ERA is down to 2.24 through 11 starts (64.1 innings) this year with a 1.04 WHIP and 70:19 K:BB. He'll look to keep rolling his next time out, tentatively scheduled to come at home against the Red Sox. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, May 24, 2026, 11:09 AM
Martinez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Martinez will hit the bench for the series finale in Philadelphia, ending a streak of 11 consecutive starts for the 24-year-old. The Guardians will go with David Fry as Martinez's replacement in the lineup in left field. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Drawing fifth straight start
Sun, May 24, 2026, 11:07 AM
Hoskins will start at first base and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Hoskins will stick in the lineup for the fifth game in a row, with four of those starts coming at first base in place of Kyle Manzardo. The two have largely been working in a platoon this season, but Manzardo has been on the bench for three of the Guardians' last four matchups with right-handed pitchers, despite having posted a .924 OPS since the beginning of May. It's unclear if Hoskins has usurped Manzardo as the Guardians' primary option at first base, as it's possible that manager Stephen Vogt just wanted to give Hoskins a full slate of starts during the three-game series in Philadelphia, where the 33-year-old spent the first seven seasons of his big-league career. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo On bench against righty again
Sun, May 24, 2026, 11:01 AM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: The Guardians will keep Manzardo on the bench for the fourth time in five games, with three of his absences coming against right-handed pitchers. Manager Stephen Vogt's decision to keep Manzardo out of the lineup of late is somewhat surprising, as the 25-year-old has overcome a slow start to the season to post a .924 OPS since the beginning of May. Rhys Hoskins will draw a fifth consecutive start and will likely be the main beneficiary if the Guardians continue to use Manzardo as a part-time player. |
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