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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Homers in win
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:21 PM
Martinez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Martinez lofted a home run in the second inning and later scored as part of the Guardians' six-run eighth inning. His playing time has taken a slight hit since George Valera was activated off the injured list, but Martinez's .275/.324/.788 slash line with three home runs and 10 RBI over 71 plate appearances (22 games) keeps him relevant. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Delivers game-winning knock
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:09 PM
DeLauter went 1-for-4 with a walk, a triple, three RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-5 win over Houston.
Analysis: DeLauter's contribution to the come-from-behind victory was a bases-loaded triple during a six-run eighth-inning that gave Cleveland the lead it would not lose. The triple snapped a 0-for-12 slide for the outfielder, who also ended a seven-game run without an RBI. Despite the recent downturn, DeLauter maintains an OPS above .800 thanks to an ability to draw walks (13.1 BB%). |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor Getting breather
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 1:14 PM
Naylor is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Astros.
Analysis: It's a routine breather for Naylor, who started at catcher in the first game of the series Monday. Austin Hedges will do the catching and bat eighth Tuesday. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Playing time slipping
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 1:12 PM
Brito is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Astros.
Analysis: Brito's playing time has slipped a bit, as this is the third time he's been absent from the lineup over the last eight games. He's just 1-for-19 with a 1:8 BB:K over that span. Daniel Schneemann will play second base and hit sixth for the Guardians. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Exiting starting lineup
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 1:06 PM
Hoskins is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Hoskins had started each of the previous four tilts, but he'll begin Tuesday's contest on the bench. Chase DeLauter is getting a turn in the designated-hitter spot, and George Valera will patrol right field. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Struggles continue
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 7:59 AM
DeLauter went 0-for-4 with a walk in Monday's 9-2 loss to Houston.
Analysis: DeLauter's was hitless for the fifth time in the last six games and is 1-for-23 during the stretch. The outfielder had a terrific start to the season and was batting .300 as recently as April 12, but this current six-game slump leaves his average at .219. Fantasy managers should expect ups and downs for the rookie, and it's up to DeLauter to smooth out those peaks and valleys. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Extends hit streak
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 7:42 AM
Rocchio went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double and a stolen base in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Rocchio extended a hit streak to seven games with a second consecutive game with three knocks. The infielder is 12-for-23 with two doubles, two home runs and eight RBI during the streak. The steal was his first of the season. Rocchio will be the Guardians' primary shortstop until Gabriel Arias (hamstring) returns from an absence that could extend into June. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Pummeled by Astros in third loss
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 10:21 PM
Cecconi (0-3) took the loss Monday against the Astros, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Most of the damage to Cecconi was done in the fourth inning, when Houston plated four runs on five hits (one home run). The right-hander was hit around for double-digit knocks for the fourth time in his career, and he also fanned a season-low two. Cecconi has a 6.20 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB over 24.2 innings, making him a difficult fantasy option to trust in his next scheduled outing against the Blue Jays. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Drawing fourth straight start
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 1:37 PM
Hoskins will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Hoskins will stick in the lineup for a fourth straight game, with Cleveland having faced three right-handed starters during that stretch. The 33-year-old had begun to lose out on regular starts after striking out at a 41.4 percent clip over his first eight games, but he's turned in more competitive plate appearances since then, walking nearly as often as he's struck out (5:6 BB:K). Hoskins is still batting just .192 on the season and isn't providing much power either (one home run), making him an underwhelming fantasy option through the first three-plus weeks. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Playing time trending down
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 1:31 PM
Martinez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: While Martinez is still holding down a respectable .262 batting average for the season, it's fallen more than 50 points over the past week while he's gone just 2-for-18 at the dish during that time. The Guardians will likely continue to make room for Martinez in the lineup against left-handed pitching, but his playing time versus right-handers has been trending down of late. He'll head to the bench Monday for the third time in the Guardians' last five matchups with righties. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Left out of lineup Monday
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 1:27 PM
Schneemann is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Though he doesn't have a permanent home at any one spot in the diamond or outfield, Schneemann has been used as a near-everyday player of late. He'll hit the bench Monday for just the second time in nine contests, after he saw his seven-game hitting streak end but extended his on-base streak to eight games with an 0-for-2, two-walk effort in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Orioles. For the season, Schneemann is slashing .302/.362/.528 with two home runs, one stolen base, 11 RBI and nine runs over 58 plate appearances. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Snaps slide
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 8:02 AM
Brito went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Orioles.
Analysis: Brito contributed a two-run double to the Guardians' four-run fourth inning. The hit snapped an 0-for-13 slide and his first extra-base hit and RBI since April 8. He's getting regular playing time while Gabriel Arias (hamstring) in on the injured list, but a slash line of .184/.244/263 leaves Brito vulnerable. Daniel Schneemann (.890 OPS) lurks on the 26-man roster, and elite prospect Travis Bazzana is heating up -- .414/.485/.759 in last seven games -- at Triple-A Columbus after a slow start. Brito's also made three errors since arriving in Cleveland, which could prompt a move to replace him. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Homers twice Sunday
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 11:25 PM
Ramirez went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Orioles.
Analysis: Ramirez provided the power surge for Cleveland, taking Trevor Rogers deep twice with a pair of solo shots, including one on the first pitch of the fourth inning. The performance continues a strong stretch at the plate, as he's now homered four times over his last nine games while stealing eight bases and posting a 1.413 OPS in that span. The veteran is also closing in on history, sitting at 291 career homers and 297 stolen bases -- putting him on the verge of becoming just the ninth player in MLB history to reach 300 in both categories. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Falls apart after strong opening
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 11:08 PM
Cantillo did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Orioles, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out six over 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Cantillo was in control early, holding Baltimore to just two hits through four innings, but unraveled in the fifth. He allowed the first two batters to reach before Taylor Ward launched a three-run homer to left, and additional traffic forced his exit before he could complete the inning. The rough frame was an outlier compared to his strong start to the season, where he fanned 24 across 20.2 innings. Despite the stumble, Cantillo still owns a 3.20 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and a 30:12 K:BB across 25.1 innings and is lined up to face Toronto in his next outing. |
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George Valera George Valera Idle against southpaw
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 11:48 AM
Valera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Though he'll head to the bench against southpaw Trevor Rogers, Valera had been seeing steady playing time against right-handed pitching since being activated from the injured list Monday. He started four of the Guardians' previous five contests, going 4-for-14 with two doubles and two RBI. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo On bench against lefty
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 11:44 AM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: The left-handed hitter had been in the lineup five straight games while the Guardians faced right-handed starting pitchers, but he'll take a seat Sunday against southpaw Trevor Rogers. Rhys Hoskins will fill in for Manzardo at first base and bat cleanup. |
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Andrew Walters Andrew Walters Piling up Ks on rehab
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 9:34 AM
Walters (lat) struck out the side in the eighth inning Friday for Triple-A Columbus.
Analysis: Through four rehab appearances, Walters has fanned nine batters over four innings. While he showed a noticeable reduction in velocity in his first outing, the right-hander has bounced back in subsequent appearances. He has yet to pitch on back-to-back days or even twice in three days, however, suggesting Walters will not be coming off the 15-day injured list any time soon. MLB.com pegs him for a potential return at some point in May. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Leads MLB in steals
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 9:02 AM
Ramirez went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-2 win over Baltimore.
Analysis: Ramirez continues to wreak havoc on the basepaths, having swiped eight bags over the last eight games. That puts him alone atop the league with 10 stolen bases. The 33-year-old is shooting for a third consecutive season with at least 40 steals. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Gets start at second base
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 8:55 AM
Schneemann started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Orioles.
Analysis: Schneemann extended his hit streak to seven games and is slashing .314/.352/.549 with eight extra-base hits (two home runs), a stolen base, 11 RBI and eight runs scored over 17 games. On a team that ranks in the bottom half of MLB in batting average (.225, 24th), OPS (.689, 19th) and runs (87, 18th), the versatile Schneemann could find a regular home at second base while Gabriel Arias (hamstring) is sidelined. |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor Mashes first home run of 2026
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 7:56 PM
Naylor went 1-for-3 with a solo homer during Cleveland's 4-2 win over Baltimore on Saturday.
Analysis: Naylor extended the Guardians' lead to two runs after blasting a solo homer to right field, his first long ball of the season. He has struggled at the plate to open the season, with the 26-year-old catcher slashing .156/.224/.244 with three RBI and a 4:10 BB:K over 49 plate appearances. |
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