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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Collects two RBI vs. Minnesota
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:09 PM
DeLauter went 2-for-5 with two RBI during the Guardians' 5-4 loss to the Twins on Sunday.
Analysis: DeLauter was responsible for each of the Guardians' last two runs of Sunday's loss with an RBI single in the sixth inning and a groundout in the eighth that brought David Fry home. It was the ninth multi-RBI game of the season for DeLauter, four of which have come over his last nine games. Over his last 15 games, he has gone 23-for-57 (.404) with one home run, 10 RBI and a 6:5 BB:K. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Gives up five runs in Sunday's loss
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:06 PM
Williams (5-3) took the loss against the Twins on Sunday, allowing five runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out six across six innings.
Analysis: Williams generated a whopping 24 whiffs while tossing 73 strikes on 101 pitches and limited the Twins to one run through four innings. However, things fell apart for him in the fifth after giving up four runs in the frame, and his Guardians teammates couldn't generate enough runs for him to avoid the loss. Williams has yielded at least five earned runs and nine baserunners in three of his last four starts and now sits at a 3.74 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 66:22 K:BB across 55.1 innings. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, which is slated for next weekend at home against the Reds. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez On base three times
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:47 AM
Ramirez went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 extra-innings win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Ramirez singled, stole second base and scored on Kyle Manzardo's single in the fourth inning. Those were the only two hits the Guardians could muster on the day, but they were able to draw nine walks. Ramirez's bat has disappointed far as he has a .221 batting average, but his 16.8 percent walk rate has given him the opportunity to steal 15 bases, second in MLB, and score 25 runs in 41 games. |
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Austin Hedges Austin Hedges Will remain backup
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:34 AM
Hedges went 0-for-2 with a walk in Saturday's 2-1 extra-innings win over the Twins.
Analysis: Hedges started for the third time in the last four games, but he is expected to shift back to being the top backup after the Guardians acquired Patrick Bailey from the Giants on Saturday. Bo Naylor, who had been the primary catcher, was optioned to Triple-A Columbus in conjunction with the trade. Hedges, who had out-hit Naylor to start the season, will not be given the opportunity to stay atop the depth chart, although he may continue to be the personal catcher for Parker Messick. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Shakes off early homer in gem
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:52 PM
Bibee didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Twins, allowing one run on one hit and two walks in six innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: Byron Buxton led off the game Saturday with a homer off Bibee, but that was essentially all the Twins mustered against the hurler. Bibee was nearly flawless thereafter, only issuing a pair of harmless free passes en route to registering a whopping 20 whiffs and fanning a season-high nine. He'll look to further improve on a 4.17 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 45:18 K:BB over 45.1 innings in his next start, which is slated to come versus the Reds. |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor Relegated to Columbus
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:33 AM
The Guardians optioned Naylor to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Naylor has slashed just .143/.200/.238 through 90 plate appearances this season, so Cleveland will send him back down to the minors to get him back on track. The Guardians traded for Patrick Bailey to replace Naylor on the active roster and provide defensive help at catcher. Austin Hedges is also likely to continue making starts behind the plate, given Bailey's recent offensive struggles. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Traded to Cleveland
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:20 AM
The Giants traded Bailey to the Guardians on Saturday in exchange for Matt Wilkinson and the 29th pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bailey was starting to see his playing time decrease significantly with the Giants after beginning the season with just a .396 OPS through 89 plate appearances. The Guardians have also been fighting to get consistent production out of the catcher spot, as Bo Naylor has struggled to the tune of a .438 OPS over his first 28 games and will now head down to Triple-A following Cleveland's acquisition of Bailey. Although he hasn't produced much at the plate this year, Bailey's elite defense should allow him to at least work in a timeshare behind the dish with Austin Hedges. |
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Austin Hedges Austin Hedges Playing time surging
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:15 AM
Hedges went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 6-4 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Hedges was in the starting lineup as usual for starter Parker Messick, but the backup catcher has caught four of Cleveland's last seven games, going 5-for-14 with three extra-base hits, two RBI and four runs scored over that stretch. In addition to his role as the personal catcher for Messick, the right-handed-hitting Hedges appears to have become the choice whenever the Guardians face a lefty starter, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Hedges' production (123 wRC+, .801 OPS) dwarfs that of Bo Naylor (22, .438). |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Logs two hits in win
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:18 AM
Kwan went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double and two runs scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Kwan has hit safely in both games coming out of a day off Wednesday, going 3-for-7 with three walks. Prior to the day off, Kwan was mired in an 8-for-54 (.148) stretch over 16 games. |
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Andrew Walters Andrew Walters Rehab paused
Sat, May 9, 2026, 7:53 AM
Walters (lat) was returned from his rehab assignment due to a viral illness, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Walters hasn't pitched since April 24. Once he returns to full strength, the right-hander will commence a new rehab stint. |
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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Rehab assignment nears
Sat, May 9, 2026, 7:50 AM
Armstrong (groin) threw a bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Guardians will evaluate Armstrong's response to the session before sending him out on a rehab assignment. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 23 and can rejoin the club at any time. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Taking seat vs. lefty
Fri, May 8, 2026, 2:27 PM
DeLauter is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: The rookie outfielder has started regularly against left-handed pitching this season, but he'll receive the day off Friday with lefty Connor Prielipp taking the mound for Minnesota. Barring an appearance off the bench, DeLauter will put his 11-game hit streak on hold. |
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Connor Brogdon Connor Brogdon Cleared from 40-man roster
Fri, May 8, 2026, 1:50 PM
The Guardians designated Brogdon for assignment Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Brogdon had a 1.11 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB for the Guardians, but his ERA was a bloated 5.28 due to his usual home run issues as he's served up five in only 15.1 innings. He'll likely clear waivers, and if that happens the reliever would have the ability to become a free agent. |
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Franco Aleman Franco Aleman Recalled from Triple-A
Fri, May 8, 2026, 9:48 AM
The Guardians recalled Aleman from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: Aleman has gotten off to a dominant start at Columbus this season, allowing just one unearned run with an 18:4 K:BB over 12 innings of relief. The 25-year-old will operate in middle relief and will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Steals two bags in win
Thu, May 7, 2026, 9:45 PM
Bazzana went 1-for-3 with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Bazzana hasn't hit much since being called up from Triple-A Columbus, but the 2024 first-overall pick is finding ways to get on base and make noise, He's walked seven times over 33 plate appearances and is up to four steals and five runs scored over eight games. The Guardians will give him time to establish the bat, and while doing that, Bazzana could provide a boost in steals. |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor Adds insurance runs
Thu, May 7, 2026, 9:36 PM
Naylor went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 8-5 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: Naylor's three-run homer in the seventh inning gave the Guardians insurance runs, which they needed. The Royals kept chipping away and had the tying run at the plate in the eighth. The home run was Naylor's second of the season and upped his RBI total to seven over 28 games. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Nails down 10th save
Thu, May 7, 2026, 6:38 PM
Smith secured the save Thursday against the Royals, throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out two.
Analysis: The 26-year-old right-hander threw just half of his 18 offerings for strikes Thursday, but the Royals were unable to muster a baserunner. Through 17.1 innings, Smith has a 3.12 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB while converting 10 of his 12 save opportunities. Smith has allowed just one earned run over his last 11 outings, and now he's tied with David Bednar and Lucas Erceg for the American League lead in saves. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Mixed results in second win
Thu, May 7, 2026, 6:31 PM
Cecconi (2-4) notched the win Thursday against the Royals, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The outing was a mixed bag for Cecconi but a positive one overall. Although the right-hander threw only 45 of his 82 pitches for strikes and walked multiple batters for the third time in his past five starts, he pitched at least five frames while yielding two runs or fewer for only the second time this year and also managed to keep the ball in the yard. Cecconi still has a shaky 6.15 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 31:16 K:BB across 41 innings, so he shapes up as a risky fantasy option versus the Angels his next time out. |
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Back in action at High-A
Thu, May 7, 2026, 2:31 PM
Hawke (shoulder) has gone 3-for-10 with a double, two walks and two stolen bases in three games with High-A Lake County since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list April 30.
Analysis: Hawke missed just under a month to begin the season while completing his recovering from the right shoulder injury he suffered last July. With 65 steals in 67 games between Single-A and High-A last season, the 23-year-old outfielder was one of the minor league's more prolific base stealers when healthy. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Out of lineup Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:49 AM
Martinez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Kansas City.
Analysis: Martinez started the first three games of the series, but he'll grab a seat for Thursday's finale. Steven Kwan, Petey Halpin and Chase DeLauter will be the Guardians' outfield trio. |
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