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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Earns third hold
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:16 AM
Armstrong struck out one over a scoreless inning to pick up a hold in Friday's 4-1 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Armstrong worked a 1-2-3 eighth inning, his first appearance without allowing baserunners, to earn his third hold of the season. After giving up a home run in his initial outing, Armstrong hasn't allowed a run in four subsequent appearances (3.2 IP). The right-hander has allowed five base runners during the scoreless streak but has managed to work around the traffic. |
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George Valera George Valera Homers on rehab
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:04 AM
Valera (calf) went 1-for-6 with a two-run home run for Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Analysis: Valera appeared in his second rehab game, playing right field in both and getting a combined 11 plate appearances. He's yet to play on consecutive days, which may be one box to check before the Guardians activate him. With CJ Kayfus (0-for-10) off to a slow start and being held out of the last four starting lineups, there could be a roster spot available when Valera is ready. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Separating swing in win
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 7:11 PM
Arias went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 win against the Cubs.
Analysis: Arias broke a seventh-inning tie with his second home run of the season, the game-winning swing for the Guardians. It was a part of a day in which the 26-year-old reached base multiple times for the first time all year. That marks two strong games in a row in April for Arias, who had a tough March. He is slashing just .143/.217/.429 on the young season. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Big impact in lineup return
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 7:05 PM
DeLauter went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Friday's 4-1 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: DeLauter fouled a ball off of his foot Tuesday against the Dodgers and had been out of the lineup since, but he returned in a big way Friday. The 24-year-old drove in three of the four runs scored by the Guardians with the biggest swing being a two-run home run to extend the Guardians lead from one to three. It's DeLauter's fifth home run on the young season, tied for the most in MLB alongside Shea Langeliers. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Picks up second save
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 7:00 PM
Smith earned the save Friday against the Cubs, allowing no runs and one hit while striking out the side.
Analysis: A single surrendered to Carson Kelly was the only blip in an otherwise dominant appearance for Smith. He struck out the other three batters he faced en route to his second save of the season in his third try. The 26-year-old had allowed runs in three straight appearances, but Smith showed what he can bring to the closer's role when he's on his game Friday. He now sports a 7.20 ERA on the season but has just one walk and six strikeouts in five innings. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Works to no-decision
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 6:49 PM
Cantillo didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Cubs, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six in 5.1 innings pitched.
Analysis: Cantillo's second start went better than his first. After only making it to the fourth inning in his season debut, he worked into the sixth inning Friday and limited a Cubs offense that averaged five runs per game entering play to just one. The 26-year-old has now pitched exactly nine innings on the season and sports a 3.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 11 strikeouts and five walks. His next scheduled start will come against the Royals on Wednesday. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Not in Friday's lineup
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 10:25 AM
Hoskins is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: The Guardians have faced all right-handers so far, but Hoskins has still been in the lineup four times in eight tilts. Kyle Manzardo will cover first base Friday and Chase DeLauter is getting a start at designated hitter. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Returns to Guardians' lineup
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 10:23 AM
DeLauter (foot) will start at designated hitter and bat second in Friday's game versus the Cubs.
Analysis: DeLauter had to depart Tuesday's game against the Dodgers after fouling a ball off his foot. X-rays came back clean, and he's feeling well enough to serve as the DH as the Guardians kick off their first homestand of the season. |
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Stuart Fairchild Stuart Fairchild Playing at Triple-A
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 6:45 AM
Fairchild is batting .333 (6-for-18) with four walks, a double, two home runs, two RBI and five runs scored over five games for Triple-A Columbus.
Analysis: The 30-year-old Fairchild was unsuccessful in his bid to earn a roster spot with the Guardians and accepted a position with the club's Triple-A affiliate. He's appeared in all but one game for the Clippers and is an experienced major leaguer should the need arise in Cleveland. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Allows runs in non-save situation
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 7:34 AM
Smith allowed one run on one hit over one inning in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Smith entered a non-save situation -- Cleveland was leading 4-0 at the time -- and was touched for a solo home run by Freddie Freeman. It was the first homer allowed by the Guardians' closer, who has now given up runs in three consecutive outings, including a blown save last Saturday. |
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George Valera George Valera Rehab assignment begins
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 7:25 AM
Valera (calf) started in right field for Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday and went 0-for-4 with a walk.
Analysis: Valera had been scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, but it was pushed back a day. He last appeared in a game for the Guardians during spring training on March 9 and likely will need a few more plate appearances while on rehab. Once ready to go, Valera is expected to rejoin the Guardians. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Records steal in win
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:56 PM
Schneemann went 1-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Schneemann has gone just 4-for-18 (.222) over six games this season, but three of his hits have been doubles. He made an impact with his legs after getting aboard, stealing third base and scoring after Will Smith's throw to third was errant. The steal was Schneemann's first of the year -- he had nine over 422 plate appearances in the 2025 regular season. Schneemann has made three starts in center field and one each at second and third so far, so he is likely to play regularly in a utility role. His playing time will probably come in the outfield while the Guardians deal with the absence of Chase DeLauter (foot). |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Leaves yard in win
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:52 PM
Arias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Arias has had a slow start to the season, but he was able to take Yoshinobu Yamamoto deep in the third inning for his first extra-base hit of the year. Arias has racked up nine strikeouts and just one walk over 20 plate appearances so far, which contributes to him hitting a meager .105 (2-for-19). Despite the struggles, he's holding down a regular role at shortstop for now, but he will need to do better with the bat to maintain his playing time. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Clubs first homer of season
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:45 PM
Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Ramirez is still looking for his first multi-hit effort of the campaign, but he was able to swat his first homer to give the Guardians some breathing room in the eighth inning. The third baseman has added two doubles, five RBI, two stolen bases and two runs scored over seven games this season. Ramirez is hitting just .143 so far, but he's faced strong pitching staffs in the first two series of Cleveland's season. It shouldn't be long before he locks in as a well-rounded force at the plate and on the basepaths. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Dominant in win over Dodgers
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:39 PM
Williams (1-1) allowed two hits and three walks while striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Williams looks to have corrected the mechanical issue that led to him walking six batters in his season debut versus the Mariners. The right-hander was excellent in this contest, though he's unlikely to ever be an elite control pitcher. That didn't get in his way in 2025, and he's now given up a modest three runs over 12 innings while posting a 17:9 K:BB through his first two starts of 2026. Williams is projected to make his next start at home versus the Royals next week. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Playing time trending up
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 4:04 PM
Martinez will start in right field and bat second in Wednesday's contest versus the Dodgers.
Analysis: Martinez was out of the lineup for the first two games and three of the first four tilts of the season, but since then he's started three in a row and four of five contests. The switch hitter is 3-for-13 with one stolen base and a 0:5 BB:K in the early going this season. |
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CJ Kayfus CJ Kayfus Playing time slipping
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:59 PM
Kayfus is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: After starting three of the first four games of the season, Kayfus is now out of the lineup for the third straight tilt. Angel Martinez -- who is starting in right field -- and Daniel Schneemann -- who is starting in center field -- appear to have inched past Kayfus in the outfield pecking order at the moment. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Absent from Wednesday's lineup
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:54 PM
DeLauter (foot) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: DeLauter was forced to depart Tuesday's contest versus Los Angeles after fouling a ball off his left foot. X-rays came back negative, but with the Guardians having an off day looming Thursday, it makes sense to hold DeLauter out Wednesday for the final game of the road trip and give him two straight rest days. Angel Martinez will patrol right field and bat second for Cleveland in the rubber match. |
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Hunter Gaddis Hunter Gaddis Makes second rehab appearance
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 8:01 AM
Gaddis (forearm) allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless inning for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Analysis: Gaddis, who began a rehab assignment March 28, made his second appearance while with the Clippers. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt told MLB.com that Gaddis needs to be built up to the point where the right-hander can reduce the time off between outings. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Takes loss against Dodgers
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 2:56 AM
Bibee (0-1) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over four innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Bibee had to be pulled from his first start last Thursday against Seattle due to a shoulder issue, but the injury didn't prove to be serious, and the right-hander was able to take his normal turn in the rotation Tuesday. He didn't pitch poorly, but he also wasn't efficient, needing 74 pitches to get through four frames. Bibee kept Los Angeles out of the scoring column until there were two outs in his final inning, but an Andy Pages single produced a run and was ultimately responsible for the hurler ending up with the loss. Bibee said after the game that he didn't have any issues with his shoulder, per Mason Horodyski of News 5 Cleveland, so he should be fine to make his next start, which lines up to come at home against Kansas City. |
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