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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Returns to Triple-A
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 4:55 PM
The Guardians optioned Halpin to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Analysis: The 24-year-old has been up with Cleveland for the past month but will head back to Columbus with Steven Kwan (personal) coming off the bereavement/family medical emergency list Tuesday. Halpin batted .167 (5-for-30) with a double and two stolen bases in 18 games while up with the big club. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Rejoining lineup
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 3:44 PM
Martinez (foot) is starting in right field and batting fifth Tuesday against the Yankees, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez strained his right foot during Saturday's game against the Red Sox, but the injury apparently isn't much of a concern since he's back in the lineup a couple days later. After a hot start to the season that saw him close out April with a .792 OPS, the 24-year-old ended May in the midst of a 4-for-29 slump. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Activated, starting Tuesday
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 3:28 PM
The Guardians reinstated Kwan (personal) from the bereavement/family medical emergency list, and he's starting in left field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Yankees, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old stepped away from the team Thursday to be with his family for personal reasons, but he's rejoined the Guardians for Tuesday's series opener in the Bronx. In the four games prior to his absence, Kwan went 5-for-14 with two walks, one RBI and two runs scored. He's without an extra-base hit in his past eight contests and is slugging just .259 through 234 plate appearances this year. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Closing in on rehab assignment
Mon, Jun 1, 2026, 7:25 AM
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Saturday that Arias (hamstring) is getting "closer" to a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Arias recently began baseball activities and hitting in cages following a brief pause in his rehab activity. Since he landed on the injured list in early April, Cleveland's middle infield has evolved into a tandem of Travis Bazzana at second base and Brayan Rocchio at shortstop. That leaves an infield utility role for Arias when he's ready to return; however, Daniel Schneemann can fill that same role. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Rebounds with quality start
Sun, May 31, 2026, 5:46 PM
Bibee took a no-decision Sunday against the Red Sox, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: After being throttled for a career-worst five home runs in his last start, Bibee managed to steady the ship Sunday. The quality start was the 27-year-old right-hander's sixth in his last nine outings, but he's now surrendered at least three runs in six of his 13 appearances in 2026. Still winless on the year, Bibee will carry a disappointing 4.57 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 60:22 K:BB over 69 innings during his next scheduled start in Texas versus the Rangers. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey On bench again Sunday
Sun, May 31, 2026, 11:04 AM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: After making consecutive starts behind the plate to begin the week, Bailey will now hit the bench for the third time in four contests. Austin Hedges will get the nod at catcher over Bailey once again Sunday. Since he was acquired from the Giants on May 9, Bailey has slashed .148/.200/.333 with a home run and four RBI in 10 games. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Day-to-day with foot strain
Sun, May 31, 2026, 11:00 AM
Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Sunday that Martinez has been diagnosed with a right foot strain following an MRI, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Though Martinez will be held out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale versus the Red Sox, the Guardians view the diagnosis as a good outcome for the 24-year-old, and he could be available off the bench Sunday. With an off day on tap Monday, Martinez might be ready to rejoin the starting nine for Tuesday's series opener versus the Yankees. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann On bench Sunday
Sun, May 31, 2026, 10:52 AM
Schneemann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: The utility man occasionally starts versus lefties but will hit the bench against southpaw Ranger Suarez. After posting a .955 OPS with four homers and two steals over the first month of the campaign, Schneemann has scuffled at the plate in May with a .149/.241/.176 slash line in 22 contests. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, May 31, 2026, 10:11 AM
Martinez (foot) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: The 24-year-old departed Saturday's contest due to left foot inflammation, and it's not a major surprise he's sitting Sunday after being sent for an MRI -- the results of which remain unclear. Martinez will also have Monday's team off day to rest up. David Fry, Stuart Fairchild and Chase DeLauter are starting in the outfield from left to right Sunday for Cleveland. |
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Stuart Fairchild Stuart Fairchild Fills in for injured teammate
Sun, May 31, 2026, 8:54 AM
Fairchild entered Saturday's game in left field for the injured Angel Martinez (foot) and went 0-for-2 in a 9-1 loss to Boston.
Analysis: Fairchild saw his first game action in the majors since being called up Friday after Steven Kwan was placed on the bereavement list. Martinez, who was removed after four innings, underwent an MRI following the game. If Martinez is forced to miss time, Fairchild and the lefty-hitting Petey Halpin could form a platoon in his place. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Headed for MRI
Sun, May 31, 2026, 8:47 AM
Martinez underwent an MRI on Saturday afternoon after leaving a 9-1 loss to Boston with left foot inflammation, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez was removed from the contest prior to the top of the fifth inning. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt withheld comment after the game until the club learns the results of the imaging. Stuart Fairchild replaced Martinez in left field Saturday. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Outstanding campaign continues
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:31 PM
Messick took a no-decision Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing one run on five hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Despite matching a season low in strikeouts, Messick continued to deal for Guardians on Saturday. The 25-year-old left-hander pitched at least five innings while surrendering two runs or fewer for the 10th time already this year, having now worked at least five frames in all 12 of his starts as well. Messick will take an excellent 2.21 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 74:21 K:BB over 69.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance against the Rangers in Texas. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Leaves game with foot inflammation
Sat, May 30, 2026, 5:57 PM
Martinez was removed from Saturday's game against the Red Sox with left foot inflammation, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: It's unknown whether Martinez's foot will cause him to miss more games beyond Saturday, but the Guardians will likely send him in for testing and could provide more information after the game. Stuart Fairchild entered the game as Martinez's replacement and would be the favorite to pick up starts in the outfield if Martinez is unable to play. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Contributes with bat, arm
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:47 AM
Martinez went 1-for-4 with an RBI and had an outfield assist in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Martinez made an impact early in the game. He singled in the Guardians' third run in their four-run first inning and then gunned down Mickey Gasper at the plate an inning later. He's cooled off during the month of May (.225 average), but Martinez has maintained a run-producing bat and remains a regular in the starting lineup, either in left or right field. His 29 RBI and 19 extra-base hits are second on the club. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Swipes bag in win
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:36 AM
Bazzana went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 win over Boston.
Analysis: Bazzana is thriving as the Guardians' current leadoff batter. He's hit in all six games (9-for-23) since being deployed at the top of the order, and the rookie stole his eighth base (caught twice) in 28 games. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Stumbles late in no-decision
Fri, May 29, 2026, 10:29 PM
Cecconi did not factor into the decision in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox, allowing three runs on seven hits and no walks with three strikeouts over 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Cecconi was staked to an early 4-0 lead and opened with four scoreless frames before allowing three runs while recording just one out in the fifth inning. The 26-year-old tied a season low with 69 pitches, which ironically came in the only other start this season in which he did not issue a walk. He'll carry a 5.25 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 50:20 K:BB across 61.2 innings into a tough road matchup against the Yankees next week. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Reaches 20 save mark
Fri, May 29, 2026, 10:22 PM
Smith earned the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox, allowing one hit and no walks with three strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Smith was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and worked around a leadoff single to become the first pitcher to reach 20 saves this season. A whopping 13 of those saves have come in May, and the 27-year-old has now converted 17 straight opportunities dating back to April 16. Overall, he's 20-for-22 in save chances with a 2.60 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 41:5 K:BB across 27.2 innings. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Transferred to 60-day IL
Fri, May 29, 2026, 1:59 PM
The Guardians transferred Arias (hamstring) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Stuart Fairchild, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Arias has been sidelined since April 6 due to a hamstring strain that he aggravated last week, but he has been able to resume baseball activities and could still rejoin the Guardians some time in June. |
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Stuart Fairchild Stuart Fairchild Joining Cleveland roster
Fri, May 29, 2026, 1:56 PM
The Guardians selected Fairchild's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: With Steven Kwan going on the bereavement list, it opened a spot in the outfield for Fairchild, who has been swinging a hot bat at the Triple-A level this season. He's slashing .289/.417/.479 with five homers, 15 RBI, 31 runs scored, nine stolen bases and a 26:32 BB:K across 176 trips to the plate. Fairchild figures to see most of his chances against left-handed pitching with Cleveland. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Goes on bereavement list
Thu, May 28, 2026, 3:30 PM
The Guardians placed Kwan on the bereavement/family medical emergency list Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: By rule, Kwan will miss the Guardians' next three games and as many as seven contests. The club will make a corresponding roster move prior to Friday's game against the Red Sox. While Kwan is away, Cleveland could use Chase DeLauter more in the outfield and employ Rhys Hoskins at designated hitter. |
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