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Getting outfield reps
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 11:38 AM
Ingle has recently begun playing left field for Triple-A Columbus to potentially carve out another path to the majors, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old has been focusing on improving his defensive abilities behind the plate at Triple-A, but recent injuries to Jose Ramirez (hand), Chase DeLauter (ribs) and Angel Martinez (foot) have resulted in some major lineup holes for Cleveland. Ingle has now made seven starts in left field at Columbus and should continue to see time there as the Guardians weigh their options. Ingle has certainly been able to handle Triple-A pitching by posting a .284/.416/.551 slash line and 12 homers through 51 games this season, so a promotion could come soon if he proves to be a serviceable option in left field. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Blows third save Wednesday
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 8:23 AM
Smith gave up two runs on three hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning Wednesday to take his third blown save of the season in a 4-3 extra-inning win over the White Sox. He struck out one.
Analysis: The normally reliable closer blew his first save since April 14, retiring the first two batters he faced in the ninth inning before serving up back-to-back solo shots to Braden Montgomery and Randal Grichuk to tie the game at 3-3 before he put two more batters aboard and got the hook. The Guardians were able to bail Smith out in the 10th, but the right-hander has now been tagged for four runs in his last two appearances, and he's issued at least one free pass in four straight. If his struggles continue, Erik Sabrowski, Hunter Gaddis and Shawn Armstrong -- who finished up Wednesday's contest -- could all find their way into the closing mix, but Smith's job security won't evaporate that quickly. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Blanks ChiSox in no-decision
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 8:16 AM
Bibee didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the White Sox, allowing three hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The right-hander overcame a 160-minute rain delay before the first pitch to put together one of his best outings of the season, but Bibee saw his third win slip away when Cade Smith suffered a rare blown save in the ninth inning. Bibee tossed 58 of 89 pitches for strikes as he produced his ninth quality start of the season, and over four trips to the mound in June he's delivered a 1.71 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB over 26.1 innings. Bibee will look to stay locked in for his next trip to the mound, which is set to come at home early next week against the Rangers. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Scores three times off bench
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 6:58 AM
Halpin entered Wednesday's game as a pinch runner and went 1-for-2 with three runs scored in a 4-3 extra-inning win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Halpin reached base just once in two plate appearance but crossed the plate three times. He ran for David Fry and scored in the sixth inning, singled and scored in the eighth and was the designated runner in the 10th and scored. He had started the previous four games before opening Wednesday's contest on the bench. Halpin is getting an uptick in playing time in the outfield with both Chase DeLauter (ribs) and Angel Martinez (foot) on the injured list. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Sparks offense in win
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 6:36 AM
Watson went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Watson singled in two runs in the sixth inning and then produced the game-winning tally in the top of the 10th. The rookie found a groove against MLB pitching during this three-game set in Chicago. He recorded his first career hit and first career home run while driving six of 10 runs the Guardians scored in the series. After striking out eight times in his first 12 at-bats, Watson has fanned just once over the next nine. With Chase DeLauter (ribs) and Angel Martinez (foot) on the injured list, Watson should receive significant playing time in the short term. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Out of lineup again Wednesday
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:31 AM
Arias is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Arias will be on the bench for a second straight day after he started the previous two games but went 0-for-9 with seven strikeouts between those contests. Even though Jose Ramirez's (hand) move to the injured list June 14 has opened up a spot in the lineup at third base, Arias may have to settle for being part of a timeshare at the position with Daniel Schneemann, who receives the starting nod Wednesday. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Exiting starting nine
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:27 AM
Halpin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Halpin had started each of the previous four contests in center field, but he will begin Wednesday's game on the bench. Steven Kwan will cover center field Wednesday, and David Fry will patrol left field. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Hits in six striaght
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 8:20 AM
Bazzana went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 6-5 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Bazzana's third-inning single extended a hit streak to six games, during which he's gone 10-for-21 with five walks, five extra-base hits (three HR), seven RBI and eight runs scored. He also ignited a two-run, ninth-inning rally with a walk and a stolen base, his 12th steal in 48 games. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Takes L in non-save situation
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 8:04 AM
Smith (2-1) was the losing pitcher Monday, surrendering two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out three over 1.2 innings in a 6-5 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: The three-game series between the AL Central's leaders kicked off Monday in exciting fashion. Smith entered to start the eighth inning with the Guardians trailing 4-3 and got through his first inning without issue. After Cleveland scored twice in the top half of the ninth, Smith was in position for a win while pitching in a save-like situation -- ahead by a run in the ninth inning. The White Sox rallied for a pair of runs and the walk-off win. This was Smith's first hiccup of any kind since April 14, when he blew a save. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Strikes out eight in no-decision
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 2:23 AM
Williams did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over five innings against the White Sox. He struck out eight.
Analysis: Williams allowed a run in the second inning and another in the third frame, but he did a nice job of limiting the damage and avoiding crooked numbers. After logging at least six innings in eight starts entering June, the right-hander has failed to complete six innings in any of his four starts this month, topping out at 5.1 frames. Overall, the 26-year-old owns a 9-4 record with a 3.82 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 111:31 K:BB across 96.2 innings (16 starts) and is lined up to face the Mariners on Sunday. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Aiming to return on homestand
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 5:11 PM
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Monday that the team hopes DeLauter (rib) will be ready to return during its June 26-July 5 homestand, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Working his way back from a small fracture in his right rib cage, DeLauter has resumed hitting, running and throwing. Vogt does not have a specific target date for DeLauter's activation from the 10-day injured list, but it seems it could happen as soon as this weekend. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Held out of lineup vs. lefty
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 5:03 PM
Kwan is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Southpaw Anthony Kay is on the bump for the White Sox, so Kwan will retreat to the bench along with fellow left-handed batters Daniel Schneemann and Kahlil Watson. Kwan is batting a career-worst .206 on the season and has been especially brutal against left-handed pitching, slashing .171/.289/.211 over 90 plate appearances. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Hitting bench against lefty
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 5:01 PM
Watson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Southpaw Anthony Kay is on the bump for the White Sox, so Watson will retreat to the bench along with fellow left-handed batters Daniel Schneemann and Steven Kwan. Since being called up from Triple-A Columbus last Wednesday, Watson has gone 0-for-12 with eight strikeouts while drawing starts in four of six games. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Idle against southpaw
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 4:59 PM
Schneemann is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Southpaw Anthony Kay is on the bump for the White Sox, so Schneemann will retreat to the bench along with fellow left-handed batters Kahlil Watson and Steven Kwan. Schneemann is coming off a rough weekend series in Houston, where he went 0-for-12 with seven strikeouts to bring his season average down to .213. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Exiting starting nine
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 3:27 PM
Bailey is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the White Sox.
Analysis: Bailey started all three games at catcher for the Guardians this past weekend in Houston, so he'll get a breather for the series opener versus the White Sox. Austin Hedges will be behind the dish. |
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Stuart Fairchild Stuart Fairchild Steals base in loss
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 9:56 AM
Fairchild entered Sunday's game as a pinch hitter working a walk and stealing a base in a 2-1 loss to the Astros. He finished the game in right field.
Analysis: Fairchild pinch hit for Steven Kwan against a left-handed reliver in the seventh and stole his second base since joining the Guardians late in May. The right-handed batter started just twice over the last seven contests -- both against southpaws -- and hasn't seen much of an uptick in playing time following the injuries to Chase DeLauter (ribs) and Angel Martinez (foot). Fairchild is likely to start against left-handers and serve as pinch hitter later in games. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Starts second straight game
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 9:49 AM
Halpin started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run scored in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Halpin made a second consecutive start in center field and third over the Guardians' last five games. He was called up after Cleveland lost two outfield regulars to injuries, and the left-handed batter could pop up in starting lineups against right-handers while manager Stephen Vogt navigates the absences of Chase DeLauter (ribs) and Angel Martinez (foot). |
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Headed for elbow surgery
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 8:09 AM
Guardians assistant general manager James Harris said Sunday that Stephen will undergo right elbow surgery in July, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Harris relayed that the type of procedure that Stephen will require won't be known until he meets with Dr. Keith Meister on July 2 to have his elbow evaluated. Regardless, Stephen appears likely to miss the remainder of the season, and depending on the nature of his surgery, his availability for the start of the 2027 season could be affected. The 23-year-old righty turned in a 3.27 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 49:23 K:BB in 55 innings with Double-A Akron this season before landing on the shelf June 10. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Holds Astros in check
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 5:17 PM
Cecconi (3-6) took the loss Sunday against Houston, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out one.
Analysis: Cecconi wasn't dominant Sunday, fanning a season-low one, but he was effective enough to hold the Astros to just a pair of runs. The 26-year-old right-hander is putting together a strong month of June, giving up two runs or fewer while working at least five frames in each of his past four starts. Cecconi will take a middling 4.48 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 66:27 K:BB over 84.1 frames into his next scheduled outing at home versus the Mariners. |
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George Valera George Valera Clears waivers
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 5:14 PM
The Guardians outrighted Valera to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reportshttps://x.com/tim_stebbins/status/2068753417804091843
Analysis: Valera cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last weekend and will end up sticking around in the Cleveland organization as outfield depth at Triple-A. The 25-year-old had previously logged 38 plate appearances with the Guardians on the season, slashing .216/.237/.297 with six RBI and one run. |
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