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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Hits game-winning single Friday
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 11:16 PM
Watson went 1-for-2 with an RBI single during the Guardians' 4-3 extra-inning win over the White Sox on Friday.
Analysis: Watson pinch hit for David Fry in the eighth inning, though the former proceeded to strike out swinging. However, Watson came up big when it mattered most, with his single in the 10th inning bringing home Steven Kwan for the game-winning run. Watson was called up by the Guardians in mid-June and went 0-for-10 with eight strikeouts across his first four major-league games. However, since June 22, he has gone 13-for-36 (.361) with two steals, one home run and nine RBI. Watson should continue to see reps in the outfield for as long as Angel Martinez (foot) is on the 10-day injured list. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Start cut short by rain delay
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 11:10 PM
Williams did not factor into Friday's decision against the White Sox, when he allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six across 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Williams set the tone early by retiring nine of the first batters he faced, including four strikeouts. He almost made it out of the fifth inning unscathed after allowing the first two batters of the frame on base, but he proceeded to give up a two-out, three-run home run to Miguel Vargas. A two-hour rain delay ensued, which prompted the Guardians to pull Williams when play resumed, with the right-hander ending his night with 52 strikes on 79 pitches (65.8 percent) with nine whiffs and five groundouts. He'll take a 3.89 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 106.1 innings into his next start, which is tentatively slated for next week on the road against the Twins in what figures to be Williams' last start before the All-Star break. |
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Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Dispatched to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 2:45 PM
The Guardians optioned Espino to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Analysis: He'll swap places with Franco Aleman, who was summoned from Columbus in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old Espino made his major-league debut last month and allowed three runs on five hits and three walks with nine strikeouts across his first five big-league innings out of Cleveland's bullpen. |
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Franco Aleman Franco Aleman Back in big-league bullpen
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 9:20 AM
The Guardians recalled Aleman from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: Aleman has been dominant at Columbus this season, authoring a 0.32 ERA and 43:7 K:BB over 28.1 innings. The big righty gave up one run over two outings covering 2.2 frames earlier this season with the big club. Aleman has the upside to be used in high-leverage situations, but the Guardians will likely deploy him in middle relief for now. |
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David Fry David Fry Another big hit in win
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 7:01 AM
Fry entered Thursday's game as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and belted a solo home run in a 6-5 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Fry homered for the second time in as many games after delivering a three-run shot in a win over the Rangers a day earlier. Thursday's homer closed the Guardians' deficit to one run, setting up Brayan Rocchio's walk-off homer in the ninth. Fry finished the game in left field after pinch hitting for rookie Cooper Ingle, who committed his second outfield error in as many games. The rookie is just 1-for-14 with seven strikeouts since his call-up, which could lead to Fry getting more opportunities in the outfield. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Walks off White Sox
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 6:46 AM
Rocchio went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 6-5 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Rocchio played the hero Thursday, delivering a walk-off, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning. It was the second walk-off blast of his career, with the other coming in Game 162 last year as the Guardians celebrated winning the AL Central title. Rocchio, who has hit safely in eight consecutive starts, is slashing .269/.342/.392 with six home runs, 37 RBI and 35 runs over 85 contests this season. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Throttled in no-decision
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 10:19 PM
Cecconi took a no-decision Thursday against the White Sox, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk in five-plus innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: A staggering six of Cecconi's nine hits allowed went for extra bases, three of which came in the fifth inning alone, and a Chase Meidroth two-run home run chased the hurler from the outing in the sixth frame. The 27-year-old right-hander stumbled dramatically Thursday, as he worked at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer in all five of his starts in June. Cecconi will take a subpar 4.44 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 73:30 K:BB over 95.1 innings into his next scheduled outing against the Twins. |
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Injured before first Triple-A start
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 2:21 PM
Campbell suffered a left oblique injury Wednesday while warming up prior to what was going to be his first start with Triple-A Columbus, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Campbell had recently earned a promotion after collecting a 2.61 ERA and 66:27 K:BB over 51.2 innings covering 15 starts between Single-A Lake County and Double-A Akron. He is still being evaluated, so there's no word yet regarding how much time he'll miss. The No. 37 overall pick in the 2022 First-Year Player Draft, Campbell didn't make his pro debut until this season due to a pair of elbow surgeries and a wrist operation. |
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Austin Hedges Austin Hedges Goes deep in win
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 9:02 AM
Hedges went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Hedges plated one run on a sacrifice bunt in the second inning and then gave the Guardians breathing room with a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth. It was his second homer of the season and first since May 2. He's batting a career-high .270 this season and hasn't finished a season with an average above .200 since 2018. While Cleveland has four players capable of catching, Hedges and Patrick Bailey are the team's primary backstops. |
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David Fry David Fry Provides big hit in win
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 8:53 AM
Fry started in left field, batted leadoff and went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 9-4 win over Texas.
Analysis: Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt inserted Fry at leadoff for just the second time this season in hopes of giving the offense a jolt, and it paid off when the latter belted a three-run homer as part of a five-run second inning. It was his fifth homer of the season. Fry, who batted .091 during June, entered the contest having gone 1-for-24 with runners in scoring position. The utility player will continue to move around the diamond while getting two or three starts per week. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Hit streak at 10 games
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 5:24 PM
DeLauter went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: The rookie right fielder paced the Guardians' 11-hit attack on the afternoon, as DeLauter extended his hit streak to 10 games -- a streak that began in early June, prior to a two-week stint on the IL due to a rib injury. Over four contests since coming off the IL, the 24-year-old has gone 8-for-18 (.444) with three doubles, three runs and four RBI. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Nabs win despite shaky control
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 5:20 PM
Cantillo (7-3) picked up the win in Wednesday's 9-4 victory over the Rangers, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks over five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The five free passes were a season-worst performance from Cantillo, who tossed just 53 of 93 pitches for strikes, but the left-hander was able to limit the damage as all three hits off him were singles. He's won three of his last four starts while not giving up more than two runs in any of those outings, posting a 1.88 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 25:8 K:BB through 24 innings over that stretch. Cantillo will look to tighten things up in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come on the road early next week in Minnesota. |
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Moves up to Double-A
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 2:13 PM
The Guardians promoted Doughty from High-A Lake County to Double-A Akron on Tuesday.
Analysis: Cleveland will bump Doughty up to Double-A after he submitted a 3.02 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 74:11 K:BB in 59.2 innings with Lake County. As reflected in his minuscule 4.3 percent walk rate, the 20-year-old righty boasts plus control and leans heavily on his curveball to make bats miss. |
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Shelved with oblique strain
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 2:08 PM
Double-A Akron placed Hill on its 7-day injured list Tuesday due to a right oblique strain.
Analysis: Hill hadn't played since last Wednesday due to the injury, and Akron could opt to hold him out through the All-Star break to give him extra time to heal. The 22-year-old has slashed .224/.288/.388 with one home run and three stolen bases over 73 plate appearances at Akron since receiving a promotion from High-A Lake County on June 2. |
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Cooper Ingle Cooper Ingle Bound for bench Wednesday
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
Ingle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Ingle will join fellow left-handed hitters Travis Bazzana and Steven Kwan on the bench while southpaw MacKenzie Gore takes the hill for the Rangers. David Fry will draw the start in left field in place of Ingle, who has gone 1-for-11 with three walks, two RBI and one run in his first four MLB games since being called up from Triple-A Columbus last week. The rookie also committed a mental error Tuesday that allowed the winning run to score in a 4-2 victory for Texas. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Day off amid rough patch
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 8:59 AM
Bazzana is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Rangers.
Analysis: Bazzana has gone just 2-for-29 with a 1:10 BB:K over his last seven games. Additionally, the Rangers are starting southpaw MacKenzie Gore, presenting a good opportunity for the left-swinging Bazzana to get a break during the afternoon contest. Daniel Schneemann will fill in for the Guardians at second base. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Sitting against southpaw Wednesday
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 8:59 AM
Kwan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: The Guardians will hold the left-handed-hitting Kwan out of the starting nine for the series finale while southpaw MacKenzie Gore takes the bump for Texas. Kahlil Watson will slide over from his usual spot in right field to replace Kwan in center. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Hitting bench Wednesday
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 8:57 AM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Bailey will get a breather for the Wednesday afternoon game after playing nine innings behind the plate in a 4-2 loss Tuesday night. Austin Hedges will handle catching duties for the Guardians. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Stuck with loss in quality start
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 7:38 AM
Bibee (2-9) took the loss Tuesday as the Guardians fell 4-2 to the Rangers, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits over seven innings. He struck out two without walking a batter.
Analysis: The right-hander lasted seven innings for the third time in five June outings en route to his 10th quality start of the season, but Bibee got victimized by a mental error in left field from rookie Cooper Ingle -- with a runner on second and one out, Ingle caught a routine flyball that he thought was the final out of the seventh inning. When he threw the ball to a fan, Ezequiel Duran was able to dash home for the game-winning run. Bibee finishes with a 1.89 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB over 33.1 innings in June, and he's lined up for a home matchup this weekend against the White Sox. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Supplies offense in loss
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 7:13 AM
Manzardo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Texas.
Analysis: Manzardo put the Guardians up early with his two-run shot in the first inning off Jacob deGrom. It was the 10th homer of the season for the 25-year-old first baseman, whose bat has come around after a slow start to the season. Manzardo, who posted a .186/.268/.244 slash line through the end of April, has slashed .257/.351/.486 with nine homers and 22 RBI over 48 games since May 1. |
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