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David Fry David Fry On bench in third straight
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 12:55 PM
Fry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Fry had drawn four consecutive starts from June 13 through Thursday, but he's hit the bench for all three games of the Guardians' series in Houston. Each of those absences have come against right-handed starting pitchers, so Fry appears as though he'll remain in a short-side platoon role even while the Guardians have lost three key players to the injured list (Jose Ramirez, Angel Martinez and Chase DeLauter) over the past week. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins On bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 11:38 AM
Hoskins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hoskins started the previous nine games and will receive a day off after batting .111 (4-for-36) with two doubles, a homer and 15 strikeouts during that stretch. Despite that poor form, the veteran slugger seems likely to see his fair share of opportunities going forward with Chase DeLauter (ribs), Angel Martinez (foot) and Jose Ramirez (hand) all landing on the IL within the past week. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Rough start to MLB career
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 9:48 AM
Watson went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Saturday's 8-1 win over Houston.
Analysis: Watson, who started a third consecutive game in right field, has yet to reach base safely while striking out seven times in 10 plate appearances. Despite appearing to be overmatched in his first tour of MLB, the left-handed batter could continue to get regular work while the Guardians cope with a recent spate of injuries, including outfielders Chase DeLauter (ribs) and Angel Martinez (foot). |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Leans on curveball
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 9:40 AM
Cantillo threw a major-league high 44 curveballs in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Astros, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Cantillo used the pitch 45 percent of the time, easily the most of any start, and Houston was just 2-for-22 against it. Entering Saturday, the curve was his third most-used pitch (20 percent) behind the four-seamer (40.4) and changeup (28.2). Whatever pitch the left-hander throws, the highlight of Saturday's eight-inning outing was the ability to throw strikes. Cantillo threw 71 of them among his 98 pitches for a 72.4 percent strike rate, the second best of his big league career. "That's exactly what we've talked about [with] attacking the zone," manager Stephen Vogt said. "That was one of the best games we've seen him pitch." |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Drives in three runs Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 10:03 PM
Manzardo went 2-for-4 with a home run and three total RBI in an 8-1 victory versus the Astros on Saturday.
Analysis: Manzardo broke a 1-1 tie with a two-run homer to the opposite field in the third inning. He capped the scoring in the contest with a run-scoring single in the seventh. Manzardo has gone deep twice in his past three games to push his total to nine home runs on the season. Though he's often sat against lefty starters this season, Manzardo has been in the lineup the past two times Cleveland has faced a southpaw, and his bat has become more important with Jose Ramirez (hand) in the midst of an extended absence. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Explodes for two homers, five RBI
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:58 PM
Bazzana went 4-for-4 with two home runs, three total runs and five total RBI in an 8-1 win against the Astros on Saturday.
Analysis: Bazzana didn't take long to set the tone for his big performance, belting the first pitch of the game from Spencer Arrighetti over the outfield wall for a home run. The talented rookie added a three-run blast off Arrighetti in the fifth inning to notch the first multi-homer game of his career. Bazzana also logged four hits for the first time as a big-leaguer and racked up a career-best five RBI. He had been batting just .182 through 15 games in June entering Saturday, but Bazzana has nonetheless had a strong beginning to his major-league career, slashing .274/.369/.476 with seven homers, 11 doubles, 23 RBI, 22 runs and 11 stolen bases through 46 contests. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Goes eight innings in victory
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:38 PM
Cantillo (6-3) earned the win over Houston on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out nine batters over eight innings.
Analysis: Cantillo had his best stuff working Saturday, as he racked up an impressive 20 whiffs and tied a season high with nine punchouts. The left-hander hadn't gone more than six frames in any of his previous 15 starts this season, but he was able to give Cleveland eight innings in the victory, marking the second time in his career he's pitched that deep into a game. Cantillo has had his share of ups and downs in 2026, but he's given up one or zero earned runs seven times through 16 outings. He's managed a 6-3 record despite a 4.05 ERA and 1.40 WHIP while notching a 76:37 K:BB across 80 innings. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Resting up Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 3:35 PM
Arias isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Houston, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Arias has notched four hits in three games since returning from the injured list, but the Guardians will keep him on the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Daniel Schneemann will move to the hot corner as a result, giving Petey Halpin a start in center field. |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski Returns in low-leverage spot
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 8:48 AM
Sabrowski allowed two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out one over one-third of an inning in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Sabrowski entered in the eighth inning with the Guardians down 7-3. He's emerged as a trusted arm in high-leverage situations but was given a low-leverage spot in first appearance after coming off the injured list earlier Friday. When he went on the IL on May 20 with left elbow inflammation, Sabrowski had a 1.17 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 39 strikeouts and 13 walks over 21 innings. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Homers in loss
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 8:40 AM
Hoskins went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 9-3 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Hoskins helped the Guardians overcome an early deficit with a two-run home run as part of a three-run third inning. The homer was the seventh of the season and first in 11 games for Hoskins, who entered the contest having gone 3-for-26 with zero RBI and 15 strikeouts over the previous 10 games. For the season, he's slashing .179/.318/.370 over 214 plate appearances. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Suffers tough-luck loss
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 10:14 PM
Bibee (2-8) took the loss against the Astros on Friday, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Bibee entered the sixth inning with a 3-2 lead before allowing two baserunners and departing at 95 pitches. Unfortunately, he was charged with both runs and the loss after Matt Festa allowed a three-run homer in relief. It ended a stretch of three straight quality starts for the 27-year-old Bibee, though he still owns a solid 2.21 ERA through three June outings. He'll carry a 4.03 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 78:28 K:BB across 89.1 innings into a road matchup against the White Sox next week. |
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Will Dion Will Dion Optioned to Columbus
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 3:40 PM
Cleveland optioned Dion to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dion will make his way back to Columbus after making just six appearances since having his contract selected May 25. With Cleveland, the 26-year-old recorded a 5.56 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB in 11.1 innings. Erik Sabrowski (elbow) will take Dion's spot on the active roster. |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski Activated from injured list
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 3:36 PM
The Guardians activated Sabrowski (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sabrowski was sidelined for just over three weeks with left elbow inflammation and will rejoin the club in Houston. Before landing on the IL, the 28-year-old was off to a terrific start, posting a 1.71 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 39:13 K:BB through 21 innings. Cleveland optioned Will Dion to Triple-A Columbus in order to make room for Sabrowski on the active roster. |
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David Fry David Fry Moves to LF, homers in win
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:35 PM
Fry started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Brewers.
Analysis: Fry got Cleveland on the board in the third inning, when he tied the game with his fourth home run of the season. It was his first since May 4 and first RBI in 18 contests. Typically a lineup regular against left-handers, the right-handed batter could receive regular run against both lefties and righties due to injuries to outfield regulars, Chase DeLauter (ribs) and Angel Martinez (foot). Fry's started four consecutive games, the last three of which were the direct result of those injuries. Prior to Thursday, he defended right field, DeLauter's usual position. In irregular playing time this season, Fry is slashing .230/.347/.737 with four home runs and nine RBI over 45 games. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Helps in win
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:15 PM
Bazzana went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee. He was also caught stealing.
Analysis: Bazzana's solo shot in the seventh gave the Guardians a 3-2 lead and prevented a three-game sweep by the Brewers. The home run was his fifth. It's been a while since Bazzana had a hand in victory. The rookie entered the game having gone 3-for-32 (.094) over the previous eight games and didn't drive in a run in the previous seven. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Up to 24 saves
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:08 PM
Smith earned the save in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Brewers, working around a pair of walks while striking out two across 1.1 scoreless innings.
Analysis: After entering the game with two outs in the eighth inning, Smith issued a walk to load the bases before striking out Christian Yelich. He'd then turn in a scoreless ninth, earning his league-leading 24th save. Smith has now converted 21 straight save chances, allowing just four earned runs over 25 innings in that span. His ERA is down to 2.38 with a 1.06 WHIP and 51:8 K:BB across 34 innings this season. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Strikes out nine in bounce-back win
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
Messick (7-3) earned the win Thursday over the Brewers, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: It was a strong rebound performance from Messick, who had lost his previous two starts while allowing seven runs over 11.1 innings. The left-hander's ERA now sits at 2.70 through 15 starts (86.2 innings) this season with a 1.10 WHIP and 91:28 K:BB. Messick currently lines up to face the White Sox on the road in his next outing. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Absent from lineup
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 10:56 AM
Bailey is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Milwaukee.
Analysis: Bailey started Wednesday's night game at catcher, so he'll get a breather during Thursday's afternoon tilt. Austin Hedges will grab a start behind the dish as the Guardians look to avoid the sweep. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 10:52 AM
Kwan is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Milwaukee.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Kwan is slashing just .162/.284/.203 versus lefty pitchers this season, and this is the fifth time over the last seven contests that he's been out of the lineup against a southpaw (in this case, Shane Drohan). David Fry will handle left field and Stuart Fairchild will play center field for the Guardians. |
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David Fry David Fry Works in right field again
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 7:40 AM
Fry started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to Milwaukee.
Analysis: After the Guardians learned that Chase DeLauter (ribs) would be unable to play through his injury and added him to the 10-day injured list, Fry filled the spot in right field the last two games. It's unclear if that will be a long-term solution, however. Cleveland called up prospect Kahlil Watson on Wednesday, and he should be part of the mix. Besides now having Watson at his disposal, manager Stephen Vogt likes having Fry in a utility role. |
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