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Austin Hedges Austin Hedges Blasts homer in loss
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:28 PM
Hedges went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a run scored and a walk during Cleveland's 11-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Friday.
Analysis: In the ninth inning, Hedges clubbed his fourth homer of the year to chip at the large deficit Cleveland was facing. The catcher recorded his third homer in the month of July and his first since July 4. On the season, the 33-year-old has hit a career-best .289/.351/.430 with four homers and 17 RBI in 155 plate appearances. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Allows five runs in loss
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:22 PM
Cantillo (8-6) picked up the loss after going 3.2 innings against Tampa Bay on Friday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four.
Analysis: Cantillo made his shortest start of the season since he went just two innings May 26 against Washington. The 26-year-old was jumped on early by Tampa Bay, allowing a two-run homer in the second inning to Ryan Vilade, and the Rays didn't look back from there. On the season, Cantillo has posted a 4.02 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 116:53 K:BB in 109.2 innings. The left-hander is slated to make his next start Wednesday against the Reds. |
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Will Dion Will Dion Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:41 PM
The Guardians optioned Dion to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dion logged three appearances during his most recent stint with the big club, yielding two runs with a 7:0 K:BB over 4.1 innings. He'll be replaced on the roster by Tim Herrin (elbow), who is back from the injured list. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Demoted to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:39 PM
The Guardians optioned Schneemann to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Schneemann had been with the Guardians all season, but he's slashed just .155/.222/.213 since May 1. His roster spot will be filled by Angel Martinez (foot), who is back from the injured list. |
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Tim Herrin Tim Herrin Back from injured list
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:36 PM
The Guardians activated Herrin (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Herrin required only a minimum absence while working his way back from a left elbow contusion. He'll slide back into a left-handed setup role. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Idle Friday
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:34 PM
Kwan is absent from the Guardians lineup for Friday's series opener against the Rays.
Analysis: Despite picking up at least one hit in nine of his last 10 games, Kwan will ride the bench Friday. David Fry will take over in left field and bat fifth for Cleveland. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Activated, batting leadoff
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:34 PM
The Guardians activated Martinez (foot) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez is returning from a six-week absence caused by a fractured left foot. He went 5-for-12 with a home run in four rehab games and will start in right field and bat leadoff in Friday's series opener in Tampa Bay. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Exiting starting lineup
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:30 PM
Ramirez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Ramirez started the last two contests upon his activation from the injured list, but he will get a breather Friday as the Guardians ease their star back into things. Gabriel Arias will cover third base. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Dominant vs. Minnesota
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 6:22 PM
Williams did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Twins, allowing just two hits over seven scoreless innings. He struck out 11.
Analysis: While Cleveland failed to provide Williams with any run support, the right-hander turned in a stellar performance Thursday, as he logged 11 strikeouts for a third straight start and fifth time overall this season. The highlight of Williams' day was his immaculate inning in the fourth, when he struck out Byron Buxton, Ryan Jeffers and Josh Bell on nine pitches. Williams lowered his ERA to 3.78 across 21 starts (126.1 innings) this year with a 1.10 WHIP and 156:37 K:BB. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, tentatively lined up to come next week in Cincinnati. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Continues to hit
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 7:22 AM
Rocchio went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-6 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Rocchio's run-scoring single in the first inning put the Guardians on the board in opening frame for the second time in the last three contests. He also extended a hit streak (five games) and an RBI streak (three). Over a 29-game stretch since June 18, he's never gone more than one game without a hit while slashing .296/.319/.452 with six doubles, four home runs, 16 RBI and 14 runs scored. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Plays nine innings
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 7:00 AM
Martinez (foot) started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a walk for Double-A Akron on Wednesday.
Analysis: Martinez, who appeared in his fourth rehab game, played nine innings and on back-to-back days for the first time during his assignment. The Guardians' original plan was to leave him on assignment through Friday before determining next steps, but per MLB.com, the club will reassess him Thursday. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Home run in loss
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:45 PM
Manzardo went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, double and an additional RBI and runs scored in the 10-6 loss Wednesday to the Twins.
Analysis: Manzardo has been splitting time with Rhys Hoskins and David Fry at first base amid his slump, but he gained his first multi-hit game since June 20 to try and right the ship. The 26-year-old is batting .151 (8-for-53) with a 5:18 BB:K in July. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Two RBI in return to lineup
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:37 PM
Ramirez went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in the 10-6 defeat to Minnesota on Wednesday.
Analysis: Ramirez got a big ovation from the Progressive Field crowd in his first game back in five weeks because of a hand injury. The former All-Star showed why he is one of the perennial top athletes in the sport with two RBI and a created run by tagging to second on a flyout and subsequently scoring on a bloop single. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Short start in loss
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:51 PM
Cecconi (4-7) took the loss Wednesday against the Twins after giving up three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Cecconi continues to struggle in July after an efficient June, during which he yielded two runs or fewer in all five of his starts. The right-hander has now allowed at least three runs in each of his three July outings, leaving him with a 7.43 ERA across 13.1 innings this month. The three walks issued Wednesday are also his most since May 7. The 27-year-old is expected to start next week against the Reds. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Dropped from lineup Wednesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 1:44 PM
Hoskins is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Twins, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hoskins slugged a pair of solo home runs in Monday's 13-4 win, but he couldn't keep the momentum going Tuesday, as he went 0-for-2 at the dish in the Guardians' 5-2 victory. He'll head to the bench for the series finale, but Hoskins should still have a path to a semi-regular role until the Guardians bring Angel Martinez (foot) back from the injured list. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Likely to shift into utility role
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 1:41 PM
Arias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Arias had started in three of the Guardians' previous four games, but he'll likely shift into more of a utility role moving forward after Jose Ramirez (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Since returning June 14 following an extended stay on the IL, Arias has played in 25 games for the Guardians and has produced a .260/.299/.397 batting line with three home runs, four stolen bases, nine runs and six RBI. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Demoted back to minors
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 1:37 PM
The Guardians optioned Watson to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Watson was in the middle of a modest six-game hitting streak, but on the whole he slashed just .239/.264/.341 with a 3:32 BB:K over his first 27 contests in the majors. With Watson back in the minors, Petey Halpin should continue to see an uptick in playing time. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Reinstated from injured list
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 1:33 PM
The Guardians activated Ramirez (hand) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ramirez will skip a rehab assignment and return from a five-plus week absence due to hamate bone surgery. Players coming back from hamate bone injuries can sometimes take awhile to get all of their power back, and Ramirez not knocking off rust with some rehab games won't help his chances of hitting the ground running. That said, the superstar remains a must-start in fantasy leagues whenever he is active. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Secures 29th save
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:15 AM
Smith struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 29th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: The 27-year-old closer fanned Kody Clemens as he extended his MLB saves lead, with the Padres' Mason Miller, the Rays' Bryan Baker and the Cardinals' Riley O'Brien tied for second with 25. Smith has allowed an earned run in only one of his last 10 appearances, and on the season he's produced a 2.72 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 66:11 K:BB over 46.1 innings. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Just shy of quality start Tuesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:12 AM
Messick didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Twins, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.
Analysis: The southpaw was lifted after 88 pitches (59 strikes) with one on in the sixth inning and the game tied 2-2, missing out on both his eighth quality start of the season and his ninth win when Cleveland scored twice in the bottom of the frame. Messick has given up just one earned run in three straight outings, and on the campaign he sports a 2.68 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 116:36 K:BB through 117.2 innings in his first full season as part of the big-league rotation. He lines up to make his next start on the road this weekend in Tampa Bay. |
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