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Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Promotion made official
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 2:03 PM
The Guardians recalled Espino from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Espino was one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball a few years ago, but his career has been sidetracked by injuries, including a pair of shoulder surgeries. He's moved to the bullpen this season and has finally earned a call-up after collecting a 5.30 ERA and 29:15 K:BB over 18.2 innings with Columbus. |
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Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Long-awaited big-league promotion
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 8:14 AM
The Guardians will recall Espino from Triple-A Columbus prior to Friday's game against the Tigers, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Following two shoulder surgeries and multiple missed seasons due to injury, Espino is finally poised to make his major-league debut. The right-hander has been used out of the bullpen at Columbus, posting a 5.30 ERA and 29:15 K:BB over 18.2 innings of work. The timing of the call-up is interesting, given that Espino was scored upon in three of his last four outings at Triple-A, but the Guardians feel he's ready for his first big-league opportunity. Espino is likely to be used in low-leverage situations initially. |
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Codi Heuer Codi Heuer Optioned to Columbus
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 1:53 PM
The Guardians optioned Heuer to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Heuer has given up four earned runs in just 5.1 innings since coming up from Triple-A on May 25, and his struggles will now officially cost him his spot in the Guardians' bullpen. His replacement will be announced ahead of Friday's series opener against Detroit. |
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Lands on minor-league IL
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:52 AM
Stephen was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list at Double-A Akron on Wednesday with right elbow soreness, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Stephen last pitched Sunday for Akron, throwing just one scoreless inning before exiting the game. He's in the midst of his first full season in the organization after he was acquired from the Blue Jays last season at the trade deadline as the return for Shane Bieber. Stephen has logged a 3.44 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with 49 strikeouts and 23 walks over 12 starts (55 IP) for the RubberDucks. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Leads off with bang
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:40 AM
Martinez batted leadoff and went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Martinez got it started in the first inning, hammering the second pitch he saw for his 11th home run of the season and second during the three-game set against New York. Those 11 homers (in 64 games) tie Martinez's career high, which he set last season across 139 games. The streaky hitter has hit in four consecutive games, going 6-for-18 with two home runs and four RBI. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Cooling off
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:32 AM
Bazzana went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Bazzana's first-inning single snapped an 0-for-17 stretch, which is part of a greater slump for the second baseman -- over the last eight contests, Bazzana is 4-for-31 (.129). He's managed to steal a couple of bases during the skid and is up 10 (on 12 attempts) across 39 games. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Thumped by Yankees
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 4:42 PM
Messick (6-3) took the loss Wednesday as the Guardians fell 8-4 to the Yankees, giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: While the 25-year-old southpaw was able to keep the ball in the yard, triples by Jazz Chisholm in the second inning and Trent Grisham in the sixth played big roles in a pair of three-run frames for the visitors. It was the first time since May 3 that Messick has been tagged for more than three runs in a start, but after two stellar months to begin the season, he's kicked off June by going 0-2 in two outings with a 5.56 ERA and 8:4 K:BB in 11.1 innings. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, which lines up to come on the road next week in Milwaukee. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Idle for series finale
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 9:10 AM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: After a string of three straight starts behind the plate, Bailey will end up hitting the bench for a second consecutive game to close out the series with New York. Austin Hedges will get the nod at catcher over Bailey, who is batting .167/.196/.333 with one home run, four RBI and four runs in 17 games for Cleveland since being acquired from San Francisco on May 9. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Sitting against southpaw
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 9:08 AM
DeLauter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The Guardians will roll out a right-handed-heavy lineup to counter Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon in the series finale, so DeLauter will take a seat Wednesday along with fellow lefty hitters Kyle Manzardo and Steven Kwan. Albeit in a small sample of 80 plate appearances, DeLauter has more than held his own against same-handed pitching this season, slashing .342/.388/.452 versus lefties. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Held out against lefty
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 9:06 AM
Kwan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The Guardians will roll out a right-handed-heavy lineup to counter Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon in the series finale, so Kwan will take a seat Wednesday along with fellow lefty hitters Chase DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo. Cleveland will go with David Fry in left field in Kwan's stead. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Idle against southpaw
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 9:04 AM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The Guardians will roll out a right-handed-heavy lineup to counter Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon in the series finale, so Manzardo will take a seat Wednesday along with fellow lefty hitters Chase DeLauter and Steven Kwan. Cleveland will go with Rhys Hoskins at first base in Manzardo's stead. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Limits Yankees Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 10:28 PM
Cecconi did not factor into the decision Tuesday against New York, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings.
Analysis: All of Cecconi's damage came on a Spencer Jones two-run homer in the second inning. The right-hander didn't post a single 1-2-3 inning all outing but managed to strand runners consistently and limit the damage to just that one big swing. He's now allowed three or fewer earned runs in seven straight starts, a stretch that stands in contrast to a season ERA of 4.83 alongside a 1.44 WHIP. Cecconi is set up against Milwaukee on the road in his next scheduled start. |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski Throws bullpen session
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 4:18 PM
Manager Stephen Vogt said Sabrowski (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday that went well, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sabrowski is set to throw another bullpen in the upcoming days. Afterward, the southpaw's next steps will by decided. With his progress coming along, a rehab assignment may be on the horizon. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Out of Guardians' lineup
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 1:44 PM
Bailey is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Yankees.
Analysis: Bailey started behind the dish for each of the Guardians' last three contests but will begin Tuesday's festivities on the bench. Austin Hedges is catching and hitting eighth as Cleveland looks to even the series. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Grabbing seat Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 1:42 PM
Schneemann is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Yankees.
Analysis: Schneemann started each of the previous four tilts but will take a seat Tuesday. Steven Kwan will be in center field for the Guardians, and Rhys Hoskins is netting a start at designated hitter. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Tagged for seven runs vs. Texas
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 9:36 PM
Cantillo (4-3) took the loss Sunday against Texas, surrendering seven runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings.
Analysis: Three home runs in five innings did Cantillo in, negating an otherwise solid seven-strikeout effort. He has now allowed at least four runs in four of his last five starts. His walk rate has been a concern all season, sitting at 4.84 BB/9, and the combination of free passes and elevated contact is a dangerous cocktail against a lineup with legitimate power. Cantillo now owns a 4.57 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 63:36 K:BB across 67 innings and is set to face Detroit at home next weekend. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Lone bright spot in loss
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 4:45 PM
Kwan went 2-for-3 in Sunday's 10-0 loss to Texas.
Analysis: Not much went right for the Guardians, but Kwan's two-hit effort continued a positive stretch for the slumping outfielder. This was his fourth multi-hit performance over the last 10 games. Kwan has gone 12-for-35 (.343) with six runs scored during that stretch. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Logs two hits, RBI in win
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 10:00 AM
Schneemann started in center field and went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-0 win over Texas.
Analysis: Schneemann made what has become a rare contribution to a Cleveland win. The multi-hit effort was his first since April 29, when he was slashing .321/.391/.564 through 26 games. His fortunes have turned since. Schneemann entered Saturday with a .146/.231/.171 slash line with five RBI over the previous 24 games. Despite the lack of production, Schneemann's versatility keeps him relevant. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Clouts homer in win
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 9:50 AM
Rocchio went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Rocchio ignited the Guardians' four-run fifth inning with his fifth home run of the season. He's not required to do much more than keep the line moving from the ninth spot in the order and has done that well. Rocchio is slashing .283/.361/.410 with 29 RBI, 11 steals and 28 runs over 63 games. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Records steal in loss
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:42 AM
Kwan went 2-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 loss to Texas.
Analysis: Kwan's season-opening slump has impacted his role on the team in various ways. He's no longer leading off, and Friday's steal was just his third a little more than a third of the way through the season. He's had double-digit steals in all four previous MLB seasons but is now on pace for fewer than 10. While the slump hasn't cost the left-handed batter starts against southpaws yet, Kwan was pinch hit for in the ninth inning against the left-handed Jacob Latz. He's batting just .176 against southpaws in 2026. |
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