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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Falters late in loss
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 4:40 PM
Cantillo (8-5) took the loss against the Pirates on Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks with seven strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Cantillo entered the sixth inning aiming for a potential quality start but allowed back-to-back doubles to open the frame and was charged with two runs without recording an out. It ended a run of six straight outings in which the 26-year-old allowed two earned runs or fewer, though he still generated a whopping 17 swinging strikes on 80 pitches. He'll take a 3.74 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 112:52 K:BB across 106 innings this season into a road matchup with the Rays next weekend. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Sent to Triple-A
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 12:29 PM
The Guardians optioned Allen to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Analysis: The left-hander served as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates and start Game 2, taking a no-decision after giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits with three strikeouts and three walks over 3.1 innings. Allen will rejoin Columbus' rotation but could get another look in the majors when Cleveland needs some length. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Influential in twin bill
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 7:49 AM
Bazzana went 3-for-7 with two walks, a triple, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's doubleheader split with the Pirates.
Analysis: Bazzana, who knocked in the Guardians' lone run in a 7-1 loss in the afternoon, made a much bigger impact in the nightcap. walking off Pittsburgh with a two-run homer to complete Cleveland's comeback from a 3-0 deficit. It was Bazzana's first career walkoff and a promising start to the second half for the rookie, who carried a .193/.282/.341 slash line over 35 games heading into the All-Star break. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez May avoid rehab assignment
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 7:36 AM
Ramirez (hand) may not require a rehab assignment before his activation from the 10-day injured list, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ramirez, who recently ramped up to facing live pitching, is still on target to meet his initial 5-7 week recovery timeline. If he avoids an assignment, Ramirez could rejoin the Guardians at some point in late July. |
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Tim Herrin Tim Herrin Kicks off rehab assignment
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 7:32 AM
Herrin (elbow) struck out three batters in a scoreless inning for Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Analysis: Herrin, who began a rehab assignment with the Clippers, started the second game of a doubleheader and fanned all three batters faced. Relievers typically don't require a long assignment, so Herrin could be back in Cleveland at some point this week. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Begins rehab assignment
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 7:22 AM
Martinez (foot) started in left field and went 0-for-2 for Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Analysis: Martinez, who began a rehab assignment with the Clippers, was slated to play five innings, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com, but the game was suspended due to rain. He did not participate in the game when it continued Saturday. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said the outfielder came out of the game feeling good. The Guardians plan to take it day-to-day with Martinez as he ramps up to a full workload. The club could use most of the 20 days allotted for position players on rehab assignments. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Ending twin bill on bench
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:39 PM
Watson isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Watson will get a chance to catch his breath after going 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts to begin the day. Steven Kwan, Petey Halpin and David Fry will form Cleveland's outfield trio with Watson on the bench. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Sitting down in Game 2
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:37 PM
Arias isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.
Analysis: Arias struck out three times in four at-bats during Cleveland's 7-1 loss in the matinee, and he'll now retreat to the bench while Daniel Schneemann mans the hot corner in Game 2. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Riding pine in Game 2
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:35 PM
Manzardo isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Game 1, Manzardo will grab a seat on the bench to begin the latter half of Saturday's festivities. Rhys Hoskins will take over at first base and bat fourth. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Sitting out Game 2
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:32 PM
Bailey isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Bailey will move to the bench after going 0-for-3 during the first of Saturday's two games. Austin Hedges will replace him behind the plate and bat eighth during the nightcap. |
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Codi Heuer Codi Heuer Back in minors
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:27 PM
The Guardians optioned Heuer to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Analysis: Heuer pitched 1.2 shutout innings during Game 1 of Saturday's twin bill, but he'll now be sent down to the minors so the Guardians can add a fresh arm to their bullpen in the form of Will Dion. Heuer now owns a 4.66 ERA through 9.2 frames with Cleveland this season and could return to the big club later this year as bullpen depth. |
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Will Dion Will Dion Recalled from Columbus
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:24 PM
The Guardians recalled Dion from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Analysis: Dion will come up from the minors to give the Guardians an additional fresh arm for their doubleheader against Pittsburgh. The 26-year-old has given up seven earned runs in just 11.1 MLB innings this season, so he'll likely be limited to low-leverage situations. Codi Heuer was sent down to Columbus in a corresponding move. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Added as 27th man
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 9:23 AM
The Guardians appointed Allen as their 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates in Cleveland, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Allen is set to start the nightcap while Gavin Williams gets the call to start the first game of Saturday's twin bill. Allen tallied seven strikeouts while giving up two unearned runs in four innings during his lone major-league outing of the season May 25 against Washington. Since then, he's turned in a 3.43 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 42 frames at Triple-A Columbus. |
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Ben Lively Ben Lively Scheduled for live BP on Monday
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 6:10 PM
Lively (elbow) tossed a live bullpen Wednesday and is scheduled for another session Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lively continues to progress in his recovery from a UCL reconstruction and flexor tendon repair that he underwent in May of 2025. He inked a minor-league contract with the Guardians in mid-February, and it appears he's not far from embarking on a rehab assignment. That means Lively could be available for the Guardians for the final weeks of the 2026 regular season. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Starting Game 2 of doubleheader
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 5:11 PM
Allen will start in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Allen will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the Guardians' 27th man Saturday, with the lefthander starting in Game 2 while Gavin Williams starts in Game 1. It'll be the second major-league outing of the season for Allen, with his first taking place May 25 against the Nationals, when he allowed two unearned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven across four innings. He's started in 16 games in Triple-Am, where he has a 4-3 record and a 4.39 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and a 95:31 K:BB across 80 innings. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Friday's game postponed
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 3:49 PM
Williams and the Guardians won't face the Pirates on Friday, as the game was postponed due to poor air quality.
Analysis: The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Saturday, with Williams taking the mound for Game 1, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Williams went 10-4 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 134:37 K:BB across 113.1 innings prior to the All-Star break. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Kicking off rehab assignment Friday
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 3:29 PM
Martinez (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez hasn't played since June 13 due to a broken left foot but will see five innings of action Friday. Martinez had been playing an everyday role in the outfield for the Guardians prior to his injury and has slashed .239/.276/.442 with 11 homers, 33 RBI, 28 runs scored, nine stolen bases and a 7:53 BB:K across 243 plate appearances this season. |
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CJ Kayfus CJ Kayfus Undergoes ankle surgery
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 3:26 PM
Kayfus underwent surgery Friday to repair a broken right ankle along with ligament damage, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kayfus suffered the injury last Sunday with Triple-A Columbus and will likely be sidelined for multiple months and possibly the remainder of the 2026 season. Kayfus appeared in nine games with Cleveland this season but went 4-for-22 with one homer, two RBI, four runs scored and a 2:8 BB:K. He has a .705 OPS with Columbus. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Scores twice in win
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 6:55 PM
Bazzana went 0-for-3 with a walk, a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over Miami. He was also hit by pitch.
Analysis: Bazzana got the Guardians on the board quickly, leading off the first inning with a walk, a stolen base and then scoring on a Brayan Rocchio single. The Aussie later scored after getting hit by a pitch. The stolen base was his 13th of the season but first in 17 contests. Bazzana, who will play in Tuesday's All-Star Game, limps into the break, having gone 10-for-69 (.145) with one steal, four RBI, three doubles and six runs scored over his last 17 games. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Threat on basepaths
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 6:47 PM
Watson went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: Watson's bat has gone quiet of late, but the rookie made the most of the limited times he's reached base. The outfielder is 4-for-29 with one walk over his last eight contests but swiped six bases during that stretch. Watson, who stole 14 bases over 56 games at Triple-A Columbus before joining the Guardians, had double-digit steals over the previous four seasons in the minors. |
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