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Hunter Gaddis Hunter Gaddis Tagged with loss in relief
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 8:10 AM
Gaddis (1-2) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Brewers after allowing a run and a hit over one inning of work. He didn't record a strikeout.
Analysis: Gaddis has been a reliable bullpen arm for the Guardians all season long, but he was tagged with the loss in this one after giving up the game-winning homer to Garrett Mitchell in the bottom of the seventh inning. Gaddis has allowed runs in two of hs last four outings, but he should remain a top setup option in Cleveland's bullpen. Over his last 13 appearances and 12.2 innings, Gaddis has a 1.42 ERA and 0.87 WHIP while recording eight holds and a save. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi One out shy of quality start
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 8:04 AM
Cecconi didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Brewers after tossing 5.2 innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out four.
Analysis: Cecconi has failed to pitch six innings in four of his last five outings, but his performance has still been respectable (3.46 ERA in that span). This was his third consecutive outing allowing two or fewer runs, and he's gone eight in a row without allowing more than three runs. Over that eight-game stretch, Cecconi owns a 2.95 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and 7.8 K/9. He's scheduled to make his next start this weekend on the road against the Astros. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Bats second in order
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 5:28 AM
Rocchio was moved up to second in the order and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was left scrambling over the weekend following several injuries, with Jose Ramirez's hand injury the most severe. Ramirez had settled in at the second spot in the batting order, but Vogt needs to find a replacement for the next 5-to-7 weeks. Rocchio, who's mostly batted ninth this season, got the first shot and deserved the opportunity. While his offense has slowed during the first half of June (.504 OPS), Rocchio outperformed expectations over the first two months of the season, posting a .293/.374/.415 slash line with four home runs, 27 RBI, nine steals and 26 runs across 58 games through the end of May. The configuration of the batting order could change when Chase DeLauter (ribs) and/or Angel Martinez (foot) are ready to return. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Returns to action
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 5:13 AM
Arias started at third base and went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Milwaukee.
Analysis: In Cleveland's first game without injured third baseman Jose Ramirez (hand), Arias got the call at the hot corner against a left-hander. It was his first appearance since being activated off the injured list Sunday. Ramirez's injury is expected to keep him sidelined between five and seven weeks, so there will be more opportunities for Arias. He could share third base with the left-handed-hitting Daniel Schneemann, while both have the ability to defend multiple positions around the diamond. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Undergoes surgery, out 5-7 weeks
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 4:27 PM
Ramirez underwent surgery to address the hamate bone fracture in his left hand Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined 5-to-7 weeks, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The veteran third baseman sustained the injury over the weekend against the Tigers and will now be sidelined through the All-Star break. Ramirez hasn't produced as his usual self this season with just 10 homers and a .757 OPS through 72 games this year, though his 24 stolen bases did put him on pace for a career high, at least, prior to the injury. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Sitting again Tuesday
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 4:14 PM
DeLauter (ribs) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: DeLauter will miss a second start following his collision with the outfield wall during Saturday's contest. Imaging revealed Tuesday that the rookie outfielder suffered bone bruising and a small fracture in his rib cage as a result of his encounter, per Zach Sweet of MLB.com. However, manager Stephen Vogt said that DeLauter could play through it depending on his pain tolerance. Steven Kwan, Stuart Fairchild and David Fry will start across the outfield Tuesday while DeLauter sits. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Recalled to Cleveland
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 3:46 PM
The Guardians recalled Halpin from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, reports Cade Cracas of Sports Illustrated.
Analysis: Halpin will return to the big-league club after recently being demoted two weeks ago on June 2. At the major league level, the 24-year-old slugged just .167/.194/.200 in 31 plate appearances. Halpin will re-join the club as the corresponding move to Angel Martinez being placed on the 10-day injured list. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Heading to injured list
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 3:36 PM
Martinez (foot) will be placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, reports Cade Cracas of Sports Illustrated.
Analysis: After suffering a left foot bruise, which is now deemed to be a fracture, on Saturday and sitting out Sunday's matinee, the Guardians will officially place Martinez on the 10-day IL. Prior to his injury, Martinez batted .239/.276/.442 with 11 homers and 33 RBI this season. Petey Halpin was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to take Martinez's spot on the active roster. |
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Returns to health
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 7:25 PM
Francisca (shoulder) has gone 4-for-27 (.148 average) with a 0:8 BB:K, one stolen base, three RBI and one run in seven games for High-A Lake County since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list June 3.
Analysis: Francisca began the 2026 campaign on Single-A Hill City's IL due to the shoulder issue, but after playing in nine rehab games in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League from May 11 through June 2, he was activated and assigned to the Guardians' Midwest League affiliate. The 20-year-old has gotten off to a slow start at Lake County, which is to be expected following an extended absence to begin the season. |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski Ready for rehab assignment
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 12:38 PM
Sabrowski (elbow) joined High-A Lake County on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sabrowski didn't end up pitching Sunday after Lake County's game against West Michigan got rained out, but he'll likely be on the pitching schedule for the affiliate's next contest Tuesday. The southpaw reliever has been on the shelf since May 25 due to elbow inflammation and is expected to make multiple appearances in the minors before rejoining the Cleveland bullpen. Despite not recording any saves over his 25 appearances on the season while Cade Smith has been locked in as the Guardians' closer, Sabrowski has been an underrated fantasy asset; the 28-year-old sports a 1.71 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 39:13 K:BB and has collected two wins and 18 holds across 21 innings. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Game postponed Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 12:09 PM
Williams won't start as scheduled Sunday against the Tigers since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.
Analysis: The Guardians have a team day off Monday, so Williams will end up with a few extra days of rest before taking the mound Wednesday in Milwaukee, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The right-hander has surrendered four homers and six earned runs in his past two starts, but he still has a 4-0 record with a 2.59 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB in 31.1 innings across his last five outings. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Sitting Sunday with bruised foot
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 10:43 AM
Martinez (foot) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The outfielder sustained a left foot bruise in the Guardians' 3-1 win Saturday, when he fouled a pitch off himself. Martinez had X-rays come back negative, and manager Stephen Vogt suggested that the 24-year-old could be available off the bench Sunday, per Stebbins. With an off day on tap Monday, the Guardians have optimism that Martinez will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Milwaukee. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Held out of Sunday's lineup
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 10:06 AM
DeLauter (ribs) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The rookie outfielder departed Saturday's 3-1 win due to a right rib cage contusion after a collision with the outfield wall, and he'll sit for at least one start due to the injury. According to Stebbins, manager Stephen Vogt said that DeLauter underwent an MRI and CT scan after the game, but the Guardians are still reviewing the results of his tests before determining his availability heading into the upcoming week. David Fry will pick up a start in right field Sunday for Cleveland while Rhys Hoskins serves as the club's designated hitter. |
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George Valera George Valera Booted off 40-man roster
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:47 AM
The Guardians designated Valera for assignment Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Valera will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to infielder Gabriel Arias (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. The 25-year-old Valera provided a lowly .534 OPS over 13 games during a two-week stint in the big leagues back in April and has produced a .276/.367/.417 slash line with four home runs and three steals across 150 plate appearances with Triple-A Columbus on the season. He could attract interest via waivers from organizations looking to bolster their outfield depth. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Comes back from IL
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:45 AM
The Guardians reinstated Arias (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Arias had been serving as the Guardians' primary second baseman to begin the season and posted a .683 OPS over 10 games before landing on the IL on April 7 due to a hamstring strain. Though he's now been cleared to rejoin Cleveland just over two months later after completing a five-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus, Arias could be tasked with filling more of a utility infield role over the long haul now that standout rookie Travis Bazzana has settled into an everyday role at the keystone. In the short term, Arias could see most of his playing time at third base, where the Guardians are likely to be without Jose Ramirez (hand) for the next several weeks after the seven-time All-Star suffered a hamate bone fracture Saturday. Arias is also expected to face competition for reps at third base from Daniel Schneemann. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Lands on IL with hamate fracture
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:38 AM
The Guardians placed Ramirez (hand) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ramirez's move to the IL was a foregone conclusion after the Guardians revealed following Saturday's 3-1 win over the Tigers that the seven-time All-Star was diagnosed with a left hamate bone fracture after suffering the injury on a swing in the fifth inning. Cleveland reinstated Gabriel Arias (wrist) from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move, and he and Daniel Schneemann are likely to serve as the primary replacements at third base while Ramirez is sidelined. The Guardians haven't provided an official target date for Ramirez's return, but recovery timelines for hamate bone fractures typically range from 4-to-8 weeks. With that in mind, Ramirez would seem likely to remain out through at least the All-Star break in mid-July. |
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Stuart Fairchild Stuart Fairchild Moves around outfield in win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 8:42 AM
Fairchild started in center field and went 2-for-2 with a stolen base in Saturday's 3-1 win over Detroit. He was also hit by a pitch.
Analysis: Fairchild had to move mid-game, from center to right field, when Chase DeLauter (ribs) was removed. Later, Angel Martinez (foot) made an early exit. He's been used sparingly since his contract was selected from Triple-A Columbus at the end of May, but pending the statuses of DeLauter and Martinez, Fairchild could see an uptick in playing time. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Likely candidate at third base
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 8:30 AM
Schneemann is the most likely candidate to fill in at third base after Jose Ramirez suffered a fractured left hamate bone Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Schneemann already entered the game for injured outfielder Chase DeLauter (ribs) but was moved to the hot corner to cover for Ramirez. He's the most likely candidate currently rostered to fill in, having made 43 career starts and 63 appearances at third base. David Fry is another on the current roster, but he's made just seven career appearances spanning 18 innings. If Guardians manager Stephen Vogt wants to leave Schneemann in a versatile role -- which the manager values -- the team could bring Gabriel Arias (hamstring) off the 60-day IL to play third. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias May be needed at third base
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 8:17 AM
Arias (hamstring) is one option to fill in at third base after Jose Ramirez suffered a fractured left hamate bone Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Arias is currently on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus, where he's being prepared for a utility role, including one game at third base. The Guardians could alter those plans, as manager Stephen Vogt manages the lineup without Ramirez. Daniel Schneemann and David Fry are possibilities on the current roster. Arias can be activated off the 60-day IL at any point. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Launches two-run homer
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:58 AM
Schneemann went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's win over the Tigers.
Analysis: Schneemann entered the game in the bottom of the first inning as a pinch runner for the injured Chase DeLauter (ribs), and he'd end up playing a key role offensively by taking a returning Tarik Skubal deep in the bottom of the third inning. This was Schneemann's fifth long ball of the season, and his first since April 27. |
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