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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Bulk-relief role on tap
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:23 AM
Cantillo is expected to pitch in bulk relief behind opener Daniel Espino in Friday's game against the Athletics, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Guardians will go back to the well with the Espino/Cantillo pairing for a second straight turn through the rotation after the duo combined for 10 punchouts over six scoreless frames in a 4-3 loss to the Twins last Saturday. Though Cantillo hasn't notched a victory in any of his last six appearances (five starts), being deployed in bulk relief should nonetheless increase his chances of qualifying for a win more than if he was used as a traditional starter. |
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Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Opening Friday's contest
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:12 AM
Espino is slated to serve as the Guardians' opening pitcher for Friday's game against the Athletics, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Espino will draw his second start in less than a week, but he's not expected to cover more than an inning or two before giving way to the bullpen. Lefty Joey Cantillo is available on five days' rest and is expected to work in bulk relief behind Espino. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Set for rehab assignment
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 4:08 PM
The Guardians sent Holderman (wrist) on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.
Analysis: Holderman has been out with right wrist inflammation since Sept. 4. However, he has been dealing with the issue in his wrist since mid-August. The right-hander is eligible to return Sept. 19. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Leading postseason push
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:19 AM
Adell went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Adell was a significant contributor for a second straight game, delivering a two-run single in the third inning. This, after he belted a two-run home run during Tuesday's 7-6 win. Adell, playing meaningful September baseball for the first time in his career, has hit safely in five consecutive contests, going 6-for-20 with one double, two home runs and six RBI during the streak. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Offensive star Wednesday
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:10 AM
Halpin started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Halpin was in the starting lineup for a second straight day with both Chase DeLauter (wrist) and Angel Martinez (side) unavailable and became an unlikely difference-maker in the win. The left-handed batter, who had gone deep just three times through 73 games, went into his home run trot after belting a three-run shot in the sixth inning to give Cleveland a 5-3 lead. Halpin's contributions enabled the Guardians to win the series and take over first place in the AL Central, a half game ahead of the White Sox. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Nails down 37th save
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:04 PM
Smith recorded his 37th save of the season in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox, striking out two over 1.1 perfect innings.
Analysis: After Erik Sabrowski walked two batters in the eighth inning to bring the tying run to the plate for Chicago, Smith was brought in and got Sam Antonacci to fly out to end the frame before dominating in the ninth. Smith hasn't blown a save in over a month, and across his last 15 appearances he's posted a 1.10 ERA, 0.61 WHIP and 25:4 K:BB in 16.1 innings while collecting three wins and seven saves. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Secures 12th win
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 5:59 PM
Messick (12-9) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three runs on seven hits over six innings in a 6-3 win over the White Sox. He struck out eight without walking a batter.
Analysis: The southpaw fired 62 of 86 pitches for strikes in an impressive outing that helped Cleveland claim first place in the AL Central for the first time since July 4. The quality start was Messick's 14th of the season, and he hasn't been tagged for more than three runs in an outing since June 29, posting a 2.21 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 80:18 K:BB in 77.1 innings over that span. He's set to make what will likely be his final start of the regular season on the road next week in Boston. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Absent from Cleveland lineup
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 10:20 AM
Martinez (side) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Martinez suffered a right side injury during Tuesday's contest. He seems to have avoided a serious injury, but with it being an afternoon game Wednesday ahead of an off day Thursday, Martinez will receive some rest. Steven Kwan is handling left field and Petey Halpin will patrol center field for the Guardians. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Held out again Wednesday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 10:18 AM
DeLauter (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox.
Analysis: DeLauter experienced a setback with his right wrist injury during Monday's game, and he will now sit out a second straight contest. The Guardians are idle Thursday, but with the nature of the injury, it's not a given DeLauter is ready to play by Friday versus the Athletics. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Avoids serious injury
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 7:02 AM
Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said Tuesday that Martinez "avoided something major" after exiting Monday's loss with discomfort in his side, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez was held out of Tuesday's game as was Chase DeLauter (wrist), which led to Petey Halpin drawing a start in the outfield. Martinez has a .248/.285/.443 slash line in 2026 and has improved his OPS by 100 points from 2025. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Enters Tuesday's lineup
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:56 AM
Halpin started in center field and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Halpin was in the lineup as both Chase DeLauter (wrist) and Angel Martinez (side) were held back. When all hands are healthy, Halpin usually works as a pinch runner, pinch hitter or defensive replacement. He's been grinding the last month, going 9-for-49 (.188) over his last 25 games. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Collects sixth win of 2026
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:13 PM
Smith (6-1) was credited with the win against the White Sox on Tuesday, striking out one batter across 1.2 innings.
Analysis: Smith got the call with one out in the eighth inning with the Guardians down 6-5. He needed only 16 pitches (12 strikes) to get through five batters, and he ended up collecting the win thanks to Brayan Rocchio's walk-off, two-run double in the bottom of the ninth. Smith has come away with the win in three of his last five outings and sits at a 2.13 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 36 saves and a 96:22 K:BB over 67.2 innings this season. |
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Foster Griffin Foster Griffin No-decision against South Siders
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:09 PM
Griffin did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five across four innings.
Analysis: Griffin kept the White Sox off the board until a Sam Antonacci RBI single in the fourth inning. The former was brought back out for the fifth but was quickly pulled after letting the first two batters he faced on base, one of which came home to score. Griffin ran up his pitch count to 83 (47 strikes), and it's his second consecutive outing in which he failed to complete at least five innings. In eight games since being acquired by the Guardians from the Nationals in August, Griffin has a 3-2 record with a 5.79 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 37.1 innings. He's lined up to take on the Red Sox on the road next week in what currently projects to be his penultimate start of the regular season. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Cracks two-run homer Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:01 PM
Adell went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during the Guardians' 7-6 win over the Guardians on Tuesday.
Analysis: In a crucial game for control of the AL Central division, Adell got the Guardians on the board early with a two-run homer off Chris Murphy in the first inning. Adell has gone deep in two of his last three outings and has reached base safely in seven of his last eight games, going 9-for-33 (.273) with six RBI, four extra-base hits and seven runs scored in that span. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Goes deep twice in Tuesday's win
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:58 PM
Bazzana went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs during the Guardians' 7-6 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Analysis: Bazzana helped put the Guardians up 3-0 early in the first inning with a solo homer to right-center field before going deep again in the sixth to reduce the deficit to one run. It's the second multi-homer game of the season for Bazzana, with five of his 13 homers coming over his last 10 games. In that 10-game span, he has gone 15-for-34 (.441) with one steal, 14 RBI, eight extra-base hits and 10 runs scored. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Smacks walk-off double Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:10 PM
Rocchio went 2-for-3 with a two-run double during the Guardians' 7-6 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Analysis: With two outs, runners on second and third and on an 0-2 count, Rocchio took a 100 mph sinker from Grant Taylor deep to left field, which fell just out of the reach of Sam Antonacci to bring home both David Fry and Daniel Schneemann to secure the win for the Guardians. It was a clutch moment for Rocchio and a key win for the Guardians, who are now just 0.5 games back of the White Sox for the top spot in the AL Central division. Rocchio has four games of at least two RBI over his last 11 outings and has a .686 OPS with 19 steals, 13 home runs and 67 RBI over 561 plate appearances this season. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Wrist remains bothersome
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 3:01 PM
DeLauter is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox after his right wrist sprain flared up during Monday's contest, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old missed four games due to the wrist issue before returning to the lineup Wednesday in Baltimore, but he's apparently not fully past the injury. Manager Stephen Vogt said DeLauter should be considered day-to-day. Petey Halpin is picking up a start in the outfield Tuesday with DeLauter on the bench. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Receiving Tuesday off
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 2:45 PM
DeLauter is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The rookie outfielder started the previous five games after missing four contests due to a wrist sprain, and he's gone 3-for-19 with four walks, a homer and a stolen base since rejoining the lineup. It's likely just a rest day for DeLauter, whose 125 contests this year shatter his previous high for games played in a season. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Absent from Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 2:39 PM
Martinez (side) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez will miss at least one start after exiting Monday's series opener due to right side inflammation. Steven Kwan will shift to left field Tuesday while Petey Halpin picks up a start in center. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Steals two bags in loss
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 7:04 AM
Ramirez went 1-for-4 with two steals in Monday's 7-3 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Ramirez stole second and third base after reaching on a fielding error in the sixth inning before being stranded at third. The two steals upped his season total to 33. |
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