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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Fills in at hot corner
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:35 AM
Arias started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Arias replaced the injured Jose Ramirez (hand) at the hot corner and it didn't go well for the Guardians. Arias' throwing error in the second inning led to three unearned runs, and at the plate, he left three runners in scoring position. Ramirez is experiencing soreness in his left hand, the same one he had surgery on in June to repair a hamate bone fracture. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Comes off bench with new team
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:22 AM
Lowe entered Tuesday's game as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-2 in a 6-2 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Lowe, who was acquired from the Reds on Monday, opened his first game with Cleveland on the bench against a left-handed starter. He pinch hit for Rhys Hoskins once a right-handed reliever entered the game and finished out the contest at first base. With the Guardians demoting Kyle Manzardo to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Lowe is expected to serve as the primary first baseman against right-handed starters. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Debuts in Cleveland
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:15 AM
Adell started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Adell made his debut for the Guardians after being acquired prior to Monday's trade deadline. Unfortunately for Cleveland, neither of his two hits came with runners in scoring position -- the team was 2-for-13 in such situations Tuesday. On a team starving for power, Adell should be a lineup regular during the Guardians' push for the postseason. |
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Angel Genao Angel Genao Headed to majors
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:30 PM
The Guardians are expected to recall Genao from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Viewed as one of the top prospects in the Guardians' farm system, Genao has spent time at Double-A and Triple-A this season, slashing .299/.400/.458 with 11 homers, 50 RBI, 62 runs and 11 steals to go with a 59:66 BB:K across 95 total games. He may get reps at the hot corner if Jose Ramirez's hand injury ends up sending him to the injured list. Otherwise, Genao could claim the starting shortstop job from Brayan Rocchio, who has posted just a .456 OPS since the All-Star break. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Tagged with loss against NYM
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 8:46 PM
Cantillo (8-7) took the loss against the Mets on Tuesday, allowing five runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings.
Analysis: It was a bit of a tough-luck loss for Cantillo, given that the three-home run he yielded to Luis Torrens in the second inning would not have happened had it not been for a throwing error by Gabriel Arias to keep the frame alive. Cantillo has taken the loss in three of his last four outings, with his last quality start taking place June 26 against the Mariners. He'll take a 3.87 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 118.2 innings into his next start, which is lined up for this weekend on the road against the White Sox. |
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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Transferred to 60-day IL
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 5:44 PM
The Guardians transferred Armstrong (calf) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Armstrong hit the 15-day injured list July 25 due to left calf strain. He won't be eligible to return until Sept. 23, so there's a chance he will not return until the 2027 season. |
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Franco Aleman Franco Aleman Optioned to Triple-A
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 3:33 PM
The Guardians optioned Aleman to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Analysis: Aleman has pitched well during his time in the majors, but he was roughed up for three runs while recording only one out in his last appearance and now finds himself back in the minors. His spot in the bullpen will be taken by Slade Cecconi, who was demoted from the rotation following the Guardians' trade for Foster Griffin. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Bumped from rotation
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 3:04 PM
Cecconi will be available out of the bullpen beginning with Tuesday's game against the Mets, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The right-hander was a quality rotation piece during May and June with a 3.15 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 60 innings (11 starts), but he's otherwise been an unreliable starting option for Cleveland. The club bolstered its starting rotation ahead of Monday's trade deadline by acquiring Foster Griffin from the Nationals, and he is scheduled to make his Guardians debut Thursday versus the Mets. Cecconi, who has a 4.78 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 84:35 K:BB over 107.1 innings this year, is likely to operate as a long reliever and could still make some spot starts down the stretch. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Nursing sore left hand
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:45 PM
Ramirez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets due to soreness in his left hand, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Ramirez underwent surgery on the same hand in mid-June to repair a hamate fracture, though it's unclear if the soreness is related to that injury. The veteran third baseman has been struggling at the plate lately with a .478 OPS since the All-Star break. He should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Taking seat Tuesday
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 1:50 PM
Ramirez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: The All-Star third baseman started the previous eight games and will receive a day off after batting .182 (6-for-33) during that stretch. Gabriel Arias will fill in at the hot corner Tuesday while Ramirez takes a day to reset. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Demoted to Columbus
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:30 PM
The Guardians optioned Manzardo to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Manzardo, who has struggled at the plate in his last 30 games, will make his first trip to Triple-A this season. This year, the 26-year-old has batted .215/.306/.378 with 13 home runs and 39 RBI in 356 plate appearances. With Cleveland's additions of Jo Adell and Nathaniel Lowe on Monday's trade deadline, Manzardo and David Fry were replaced on the active roster. |
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David Fry David Fry Sent to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:23 PM
Cleveland optioned Fry to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With the new additions of Nathaniel Lowe and Jo Adell during Monday's trade deadline, Fry will move to Columbus. On the campaign, the 30-year-old has slashed just .182/.304/.336 with six homers and 13 RBI in 168 plate appearances. Fry will join the Triple-A squad for the first time this season. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Acquired by Guardians at deadline
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:09 PM
The Guardians acquired Lowe from the Reds on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Lowe had to settle for a minor-league contract with the Reds during that offseason but played his way into a regular role in slashing .266/.341/.480 with 12 home runs over 83 contests. The 31-year-old should be in line for regular reps against right-handed pitching. |
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Foster Griffin Foster Griffin Dealt to Cleveland
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 4:42 PM
The Guardians acquired Griffin from Washington on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Guardians acquire Griffin, a starting pitching rental on an expiring contract after the 2026 season. Griffin, who made his first All-Star game this season, will join the Guardians as they bolster their starting rotation. The 30-year-old is tied for fourth in the majors with 12 wins, owning a 3.06 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 116:30 K:BB through 129.1 innings. The left-hander will join a staff consisting of Gavin Williams, Parker Messick, Joey Cantillo and Tanner Bibee. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Removed from 40-man roster
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 12:16 PM
The Guardians designated Brito for assignment Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: A spot on the 40-man roster needed to be freed for the arrival of Jo Adell. Brito posted just a .505 OPS in 15 games for the Guardians earlier this season and has slashed just .237/.351/.394 with nine homers this year at Triple-A Columbus. However, Brito is only 24 and boasts a career .373 on-base percentage in the minors. There will likely be interest in the infielder on waivers. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Headed to Cleveland in trade
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:31 AM
The Guardians acquired Adell from the Angels on Monday in exchange for Jacob Cozart, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Adell has regressed this season following his 2025 breakout, slashing just .239/.287/.395 with 16 home runs across 111 games. However, he's just a year removed from a 37-homer campaign, giving the Guardians some much-needed power potential in their lineup. Adell will remain under team control for the 2027 season, as well. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana On base three times in win
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:49 AM
Bazzana went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-0 win over Arizona.
Analysis: Bazzana, who limped into the All-Star break with a .193 average and .282 on-base percentage since June 1, has bounced back in the second half. The rookie is 16-for-58 (.276) with 10 walks (.391 OBP) and three steals in the 16 games since returning from the break. Sunday's theft was number 16 (in 20 attempts) for Bazzana, second on the Guardians. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Continues dominant stretch
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:30 PM
Williams (11-6) earned the win Sunday against the Diamondbacks, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out 10 over 5.2 scoreless innings.
Analysis: Williams was perfect through five innings, piling up nine strikeouts, including five against consecutive batters. Tim Tawa finally broke up the no-hit bid with a leadoff single in the sixth, and a rain delay ended Williams' afternoon with two outs in the inning after he had thrown 89 pitches. The right-hander has now recorded double-digit strikeouts in five consecutive starts, compiling an incredible 55:3 K:BB across 32.2 innings with a 2.48 ERA during that span. Through 23 starts this season, Williams owns a 3.56 ERA and 1.04 WHIP, and his 178 strikeouts trail only Jacob Misiorowski for the MLB lead. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:41 AM
Martinez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Martinez started the first two contests of the series and ended a seven-game hitless stretch by going 2-for-5 with a double, a run and two strikeouts in Saturday's contest. Chase DeLauter will man right field while Jose Ramirez serves as the designated hitter, which opens up third base for Gabriel Arias. |
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Will Dion Will Dion Sent to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:35 AM
The Guardians optioned Dion to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Analysis: The left-hander spent most of June and July in the big leagues but has been shuttled between Triple-A and the majors a few times since the All-Star break. In his first taste of MLB this season, Dion has a 4.58 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB across 19.2 innings. Trade-acquisition Craig Yogo will fill the vacated roster spot for Cleveland. |
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