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Franco Aleman Franco Aleman Sent down to minors
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:36 AM
The Guardians optioned Aleman to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Analysis: Aleman recorded 2.2 innings of work for Cleveland in his first taste of the majors after being called up last week. In his most recent appearance, the 25-year-old went just two-thirds of an inning, allowing a solo home run and a walk. Codi Heuer was recalled to Cleveland as the corresponding move for the right-hander. |
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Codi Heuer Codi Heuer Called up to majors
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:30 AM
Heuer was recalled to Cleveland from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Analysis: Heuer will make his first appearance in the major leagues for Cleveland this season. To make room for him on the roster, Franco Aleman was sent down to Triple-A Columbus. The 29-year-old Heuer has a 2.57 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB over 14 innings at Columbus this year and will give the Guardians injury-riddled bullpen a fresh arm. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Left out of lineup
Wed, May 13, 2026, 9:11 AM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: In four games with his new team, the switch-hitting Bailey has been in the lineup both times against righties and out of the lineup on both occasions versus lefties. While Bailey could continue to sit against southpaws, it's also possible his absence from Wednesday's lineup is simply due to it being an afternoon game after he started Tuesday night. Austin Hedges will handle catching duties and bat eighth for the Guardians in the series finale. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Receiving breather Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 9:10 AM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: With lefty Reid Detmers on the hill for the Angels, the left-handed-hitting Manzardo will get a break after he had started in each of the Guardians' last four games. Rhys Hoskins will step in for Manzardo at first base and will bat cleanup. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Rare day off Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 9:06 AM
Kwan is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Angels.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Kwan will receive a rare day of rest as the Angels send southpaw Reid Detmers to the bump for Wednesday's matinee. David Fry, Angel Martinez and Chase DeLauter will form the Guardians' outfield trio in the series finale. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Locks down 12th save
Wed, May 13, 2026, 8:35 AM
Smith struck out two in 1.1 perfect innings Tuesday to record his 12th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Slade Cecconi gave the Guardians only four innings, but five different relievers stepped up to get the team across the finish line, with Smith working more than one inning for only the second time in 19 appearances this season. The right-hander is tied for the major-league lead in saves with the Cardinals' Riley O'Brien and the Padres' Mason Miller, and Smith has put his early-season struggles firmly behind him -- he's issued just one walk in his last 13.2 innings, delivering a 1.32 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 18:1 K:BB since April 7. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Fans seven in no-decision
Wed, May 13, 2026, 8:30 AM
Cecconi didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Angels, allowing five hits and a walk over four scoreless innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Inefficiency cost Cecconi a chance at his third win of the season, as the right-hander needed 89 pitches (59 strikes) to record just 12 outs and left the mound with Cleveland ahead 2-0. Cecconi has completed six innings only once in nine starts, and he'll take a 5.60 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 38:17 K:BB through 45 innings into his next outing, which is set to come on the road early next week in Detroit. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Homers in win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 8:17 AM
Martinez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Martinez connected for his sixth home run of the season in the third inning to give the Guardians an early lead, then swiped his sixth bag in the seventh. A strong April (five HRs, .825 OPS) has given way to a pedestrian May for Martinez. He entered Tuesday's contest batting .200 (6-for-30) with one extra-base hit and two RBI over the previous 10 games. |
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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Kicks off rehab assignment
Wed, May 13, 2026, 8:09 AM
Armstrong (groin) allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two over one inning for Double-A Akron on Tuesday.
Analysis: Armstrong began a rehab assignment with the RubberDucks on Tuesday. He threw 19 pitches (11 strikes) and will likely need another outing or two before rejoining Cleveland's bullpen. He hasn't pitched since April 21 and can be activated at any time. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Knocks in two runs in win
Tue, May 12, 2026, 7:04 AM
Rocchio went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI in Monday's 7-0 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Rocchio didn't let a bases-loaded opportunity pass by when he delivered a two-out, two-run single in the second inning. He's been money with runners in scoring position, slashing .382/.475/.529 with 18 RBI in those situations. He also stole his seventh base (caught three times) in 41 games. With the Guardians calling up Travis Bazzana to be the primary second baseman, shortstop will have to be Rocchio's home. It's unclear what Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt's plan is for shortstop when Gabriel Arias (hamstring) is read to return, but Rocchio's bat could put him atop the depth chart. |
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David Fry David Fry Logs two hits in win
Tue, May 12, 2026, 6:53 AM
Fry started at catcher and went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Fry made his fifth start of the season at catcher. The Guardians keep him around as a third catcher, but he's mostly been deployed in right field (nine starts) or designated hitter (six). Cleveland's recent acquisition of Patrick Bailey from San Francisco and optioning of Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus does nothing to change Fry's role. |
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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong MiLB assignment kicking off Tuesday
Mon, May 11, 2026, 3:37 PM
Armstrong (groin) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Akron, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Guardians are planning for Armstrong to cover one inning and around 20-to-25 pitches in the appearance, which will be his first since April 21. Armstrong is working his way back from a right groin strain and probably won't need to throw more than a couple of innings on the farm before the Guardians feel comfortable bringing him back from the 15-day injured list. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Taking seat Monday
Mon, May 11, 2026, 1:15 PM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: David Fry will get the nod at catcher over Bailey, who went 0-for-3 at the dish in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Twins in his Guardians debut. Bailey is expected to see the lion's share of the playing time behind the dish with his new club, but the 26-year-old backstop likely won't carry much fantasy appeal outside of two-catcher mixed leagues or AL-only leagues. He's batting just .141/.207/.176 on the season, with his .383 OPS placing him last among all catchers who have logged at least 70 plate appearances. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Heading to bench Monday
Mon, May 11, 2026, 1:10 PM
Martinez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: He'll hit the bench after he went 1-for-13 with an RBI and a run while starting all three games of the Guardians' series with the Twins over the weekend. With Martinez taking a seat, the Guardians will roll out an outfield of Steven Kwan, Daniel Schneemann and Chase DeLauter from left to right. |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor Heading to Arizona first
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:55 PM
Naylor will report to the Guardians' complex in Goodyear (Ariz.) before joining Triple-A Columbus, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Naylor, who was optioned to Columbus on Saturday, will get a reset in Arizona away from the daily rigors of game activity. Barring an injury to Patrick Bailey or Austin Hedges in Cleveland, it's hard to chart a path back to the majors for Naylor, who will join catching prospect Cooper Ingle at Columbus. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Makes Guardians debut
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:48 PM
Bailey went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Bailey, who was acquired from the Giants on Saturday, made his debut for the Guardians. He'll take the lead on the depth chart ahead of Austin Hedges. Bailey, a two-time Gold Glove winner, won't offer much with the bat and is hitting .141 with five RBI over 31 games. |
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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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