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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Resting Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 2:26 PM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Austin Hedges will receive the nod behind the plate Tuesday while Bailey rests for the second game of the series. In Monday's 13-4 victory, Bailey caught all nine innings while producing a season-high four hits, including his fourth home run of the campaign. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Left out of lineup Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 2:24 PM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Manzardo will hit the bench to begin Tuesday's contest, but he could enter as a mid-game replacement for Rhys Hoskins at first base once the Twins' opening pitcher -- lefty Kendry Rojas -- exits the game. While filling in for a resting Manzardo in Monday's series opener, Hoskins went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in the Guardians' 13-4 victory. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Sitting again Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 2:15 PM
Watson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Following a run of 10 starts in 11 games, Watson finds himself on the bench Tuesday for a second consecutive contest. The 23-year-old has a .584 OPS in his first 26 big-league games, though he is currently in the midst of a modest five-game hit streak, during which he's gone 6-for-18 with two doubles, two steals, two RBI and a run scored. Petey Halpin is instead starting in center field Tuesday for Cleveland. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Stays at leadoff
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 6:30 AM
Kwan batted leadoff and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 13-4 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Kwan batted leadoff for a second straight contest after spending much of the last two months in the bottom third of the order. He'd been the team's primary leadoff batter the last few seasons, but an early slump in 2026 led to a demotion. However, a recent surge -- Kwan entered Monday on a six-game hitting streak (11-for-21) -- was apparently enough to convince manager Stephen Vogt the veteran outfielder earned another chance atop the order. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Kicks off homer-fest
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 6:25 AM
Rocchio went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 13-4 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Rocchio kicked off the rout with a two-run shot in the first inning, the first of seven home runs hit by the Guardians. It was the career-high ninth home run of the season for Rocchio, who also has a career-high 46 RBI. Cognizant of the team's cleanup batters ranking last in the league in OPS (.576), Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt deployed the shortstop fourth in the batting order the last two games. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Cracks ninth homer of 2026
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 9:08 PM
Bazzana went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Cleveland's 13-4 win over Minnesota on Monday.
Analysis: Bazzana was responsible for one of the Guardians' six home runs off Joe Ryan on Monday, with the latter's taking place in the third inning to extend Cleveland's lead to 6-2. Bazzana has gone yard in two of his last three games and is up to nine home runs on the season. He has a .756 OPS with 13 steals and 32 RBI across 300 plate appearances this season. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Collects three RBI vs. Minnesota
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 9:06 PM
DeLauter went 4-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI during the Guardians' 13-4 win over the Twins on Monday.
Analysis: Nearly everyone contributed to the Guardians' blowout win Monday, with DeLauter's doubles in the sixth and seventh innings driving home three runs. He matched a season high in both hits and RBI and extended his on-base streak to 12 games. In that 12-game span, DeLauter has gone 18-for-48 (.375) with one steal, four home runs, 11 RBI and seven runs scored. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Season-high four hits vs. Twins
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 9:01 PM
Bailey went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI single and an additional run scored during Monday's 13-4 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Bailey contributed to the Guardians' blowout win with an RBI single in the fifth before belting a solo homer in the seventh. His four hits were a season high and tied a career best he set three times prior to Monday's contest. Bailey has gone 11-for-33 with two home runs, five RBI and five runs scored over his last 10 games. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Cracks two homers against Minnesota
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 8:52 PM
Hoskins went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs during the Guardians' 13-4 win over the Twins on Monday.
Analysis: The Guardians tied a franchise record with seven home runs during Monday's blowout win, and Hoskins was responsible for two of the six long balls off Twins ace Joe Ryan. It was the first multi-homer game of the season for Hoskins and 14th of his major-league career, the last taking place May 31, 2025 against the Phillies as a member of the Brewers. It's been a down season for the veteran first baseman, though he's gone 5-for-22 with four solo home runs over his last six games. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Smacks first major-league homers
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 8:45 PM
Halpin went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three RBI and an additional run scored during Monday's 13-4 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: It took 40 major-league games, but Halpin finally went yard for the first time in his career Monday. In fact, he was responsible for two of the Guardians' six homers off right-hander Joe Ryan in a blowout win. Halpin has seen a steady amount of reps in the outfield since rejoining the big club prior to the All-Star break, but he could be sent back down to Triple-A Columbus once Angel Martinez (foot) is reinstated from the 10-day injured list. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Collects fourth win of 2026
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 8:42 PM
Bibee (4-9) earned the win against the Twins on Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five across six innings.
Analysis: Bibee received plenty of run support from his Guardians teammates, but he held his end of the bargain by limiting the Twins to just two runs in the second inning. He's posted quality starts in back-to-back outings and 12 times this season, which is tied for third-most in the American League behind Sonny Gray and Michael Wacha (13 each). Bibee will take a 3.86 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 119 innings into his next start, which is lined up for this weekend on the road against the Rays. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Gaining foothold in lineup
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 1:48 PM
Halpin will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Halpin will occupy center field for the fifth time in past six games after he recorded exactly one hit in each of his last four starts while chipping in a pair of steals. He appears to have a grip on a strong-side platoon role in the Cleveland outfield for the time being, though Halpin will be at risk of a move to the bench or a demotion to Triple-A Columbus once Angel Martinez (foot) returns from the 10-day injured list. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias On bench Monday
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 1:46 PM
Arias is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: The Guardians will go with Daniel Schneemann at third base while Arias retreats to the bench for the series opener. Arias had covered the hot corner in four of Cleveland's previous five games, going 5-for-15 with a walk, two stolen bases and two runs during that stretch. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Heading to bench amid slump
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 1:44 PM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Manzardo will head to the bench for just the second time in July while the Guardians go with David Fry at first base and Rhys Hoskins at designated hitter. Over his last 13 games, Manzardo has gone just 3-for-41 (.073 average) with a 31.9 percent strikeout rate. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Taking seat Monday
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 1:42 PM
Watson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Watson had started 10 of the last 11 contests, and the one he didn't start during that stretch was the second leg of a doubleheader. He'll get a breather for Monday's series opener while Chase DeLauter handles right field and Rhys Hoskins is deployed at designated hitter. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Leads off, extends hit streak
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 7:15 AM
Kwan batted leadoff and went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Pirates. He was also caught stealing.
Analysis: Kwan's third-inning single plated the Guardians' lone run. The single extended a hit streak to six games, during which Kwan is 11-for-21 (.524) with two doubles, three RBI, two steals and three runs scored. He'd batted ninth in the order in his previous 12 starts before Sunday's promotion. It's unclear if the recent stretch of hitting is what prompted manager Stephen Vogt to put Kwan back at leadoff, or if the manager preferred the veteran instead of rookie Travis Bazzana atop the order against Pittsburgh's ace, Paul Skenes. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Plays six innings Sunday
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 7:05 AM
Martinez (foot) started in right field and went 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles, a sacrifice fly and an RBI for Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Analysis: Martinez made his second apperance while on rehab assignment and played six innings. He's appeared in games Friday and Sunday, both times in the outfield. The Guardians plan a gradual ramp up to a full nine innings and possibly want to see him play back-to-back days before bringing him back to Cleveland. |
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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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