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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Punches out 11 Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 4:05 PM
Williams allowed two runs on four hits and three walks over six innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Tigers. He struck out 11.
Analysis: Williams has now logged double-digit strikeouts in eight of his last 11 outings. After he was tagged for five runs in just 1.1 innings on Aug. 25 against the Angels, Williams has given up just three runs (two earned) on six hits across 13 innings in his subsequent two starts. His ERA now sits at 3.78 through 29 starts (169 innings) this year with a 1.09 WHIP and an MLB-leading 228 strikeouts. Williams is currently lined up to face the Twins on the road his next time out. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Resting up for series finale
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:52 AM
Ramirez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ramirez appears to be receiving a planned day off after he had started in each of the Guardians' previous 12 games, including both ends of a doubleheader Friday. Angel Genao will check in at third base in place of Ramirez, who has gone 3-for-23 with one run and no RBI through the Guardians' first six games of September. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Out for second straight game
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:50 AM
DeLauter (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter is considered day-to-day while he manages a right wrist sprain and will be kept on the bench for a second straight game. With DeLauter taking a seat, the Guardians will use Jo Adell in right field and Steven Kwan at the designated-hitter spot. |
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Austin Peterson Austin Peterson Sent back down to minors
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:35 AM
Cleveland optioned Peterson to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Peterson had been called up Friday and pitched two scoreless innings with three strikeouts in his major-league debut Saturday. Despite that impressive performance, the righty reliever is headed back to Triple-A to make room in the Guardians bullpen for a fresh arm in Franco Aleman, who was recalled to the big club in a corresponding move. |
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Franco Aleman Franco Aleman Back with big-league club
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:31 AM
The Guardians recalled Aleman from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Aleman has appeared in 18 games at the MLB level this season, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB over 18.2 innings. He has three holds on his ledger but will likely be used primarily in low-leverage situations. Austin Peterson was sent down to Columbus to make room for Aleman in the Cleveland bullpen. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Strikes out 12 in loss
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:05 PM
Messick (11-9) took the loss against the Tigers on Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks with 12 strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Messick generated 19 whiffs on 103 pitches and tallied a career-high 12 strikeouts but was unable to solve Riley Greene, who homered twice and laced an RBI single off the southpaw. Despite the loss, the 25-year-old Messick has now delivered a quality start in six of his nine outings since the All-Star break, posting a 2.13 ERA in that span. He'll take a 2.53 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 173:45 K:BB across 167 innings this season into a road matchup with the Twins next weekend. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Sitting Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:03 PM
Bailey is not in the Guardians' starting lineup against the Tigers on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bailey will be on the bench for Saturday's game while Austin Hedges starts behind home plate and bats eighth while forming a battery with southpaw Parker Messick. Bailey has gone 14-for-58 (.241) with one steal, three home runs and 12 RBI since Aug. 1. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Playing right field Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:01 PM
Martinez (shoulder) is starting in right field and batting second against the Tigers on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez sustained a left shoulder bruise during the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit when he collided with Brayan Rocchio. The injury doesn't appear to be a major concern, as Martinez is in the lineup for Saturday's contest. He has gone 8-for-26 with one steal, two home runs, six RBI and six runs scored over his last nine games. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 1:59 PM
DeLauter (wrist) is not in the Guardians' starting lineup against the Tigers on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter suffered a right wrist sprain during the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit. He's considered day-to-day, but it's uncertain if he will be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. Angel Martinez (shoulder) will start in right field while Jo Adell serves as the Guardians' designated hitter. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Needed immediately
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:16 AM
Cecconi allowed one run on three hits while striking out two over 2.2 innings of relief in a 7-6 win over the Tigers in the first game of Friday's doubleheader.
Analysis: Cecconi was activated off the injured list earlier in the day, and his length was needed immediately after starter Logan Allen was chased in the third inning. Cecconi, who opened the year as a member of the Guardians' rotation, was bumped to the bullpen in early August prior to experiencing arm fatigue. He should be used in a long-relief role over the final month of the season. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Big day in twin bill
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:45 AM
Bazzana went 4-for-6 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI across both games of Friday's doubleheader sweep of the Tigers.
Analysis: The rookie second baseman went 2-for-3 in both games despite beginning the nightcap on the bench, as he took over at DH in the sixth inning after Chase DeLauter was forced to exit due to a wrist sprain. That set Bazzana up to play hero, as his two-run homer in the eighth tied the game at 3-3, while his walk-off single in the 10th against Detroit closer Kenley Jansen completed the sweep. Bazzana's long ball was his first since July 20, snapping a 36-game drought, and since the All-Star break he's produced a .248/.337/.355 slash line in 163 plate appearances with three homers, five steals, 14 runs and 18 RBI. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Picks up fourth win
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:36 AM
Smith (4-1) collected the win in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers, allowing one hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: The Cleveland closer kept the score tied at 6-6 in the top of the final frame, and Smith got rewarded when Brayan Rocchio launched a walk-off solo shot in the bottom half of the inning. Smith hasn't been needed much lately, making only two appearances since Aug. 25, and that rest could pay off down the stretch as the Guardians try to catch the White Sox for the AL Central crown. Since the beginning of August, Smith has delivered a 1.50 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB over 12 innings while converting five of six save chances. |
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Foster Griffin Foster Griffin Quality start in Friday's nightcap
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:31 AM
Griffin didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers, giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The Guardians won the game in 10 innings to complete a sweep in the twin bill, but Griffin exited the mound with his team in a 3-0 hole after 92 pitches (58 strikes). Over six outings since being picked up from the Nationals at the trade deadline, the southpaw has delivered two quality starts, and after a bumpy Cleveland debut Aug. 6, Griffin has a 3.00 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB through his last 27 innings. He lines up to make his next start on the road next week in Baltimore. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Stars in doubleheader sweep
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:26 AM
Rocchio went 3-for-7 with a walk, a double, two home runs, five RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases across both games of Friday's doubleheader sweep of the Tigers.
Analysis: The shortstop powered a 7-6 win in the matinee with both his long balls and all five of his RBI -- a fourth-inning grand slam off Keider Montero, and a walk-off solo shot off Drew Sommers in the ninth -- and Rocchio then played a key role in a 4-3 victory in the nightcap. After leading off the 10th inning with a fielder's choice that erased the phantom runner, he swiped second and third against Detroit closer Kenley Jansen, putting him in position to trot home on Travis Bazzana's single. Rocchio is up to 12 homers and 18 steals, both career highs, through 135 games on the season, but highlights at the plate have been rare of late. Over 27 contests since the beginning of August, he's managed just a .188/.248/.313 slash line. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Labeled day-to-day for now
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:17 PM
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said after Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers that DeLauter (wrist) is considered day-to-day, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter was diagnosed with a right wrist sprain after leaving the second game of Friday's twin bill. However, when Vogt was asked if it's an IL situation for DeLauter, the skipper said, "We don't think so. We're very much day-to-day right now." The team will wait and see how DeLauter feels Saturday before determining his availability for the rest of the series. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Suffers right wrist sprain
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 9:02 PM
DeLauter was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers with a right wrist sprain, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter made one trip to the IL earlier this season with rib injury and recently missed time with hamstring tightness. The extent of his latest issue isn't entirely clear, though the initial diagnosis sounds ominous. Travis Bazzana replaced DeLauter at designated hitter in the nightcap. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Exits with shoulder bruise
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 8:33 PM
Martinez was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers with a left shoulder bruise, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Martinez was involved in a collision with teammate Brayan Rocchio in the top of the fourth inning, leading to Martinez's exit. However, the Guardians are labeling his removal as precautionary, so it would seem Martinez escaped with a relatively minor injury. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Leaves game after collision
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 7:58 PM
Martinez was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers after colliding with teammate Brayan Rocchio in shallow left field in the top of the fourth inning, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rocchio made the catch and both players were able to walk off under their own power, but Martinez was lifted before the top of the fifth. Nathaniel Lowe replaced Martinez in the game, pushing David Fry from first base out to left field. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Out versus southpaw
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 6:00 PM
Lowe is not in the lineup for the nightcap of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit.
Analysis: With Andrew Sears trotting out to start Friday's affair for Detroit, Lowe will ride the bench for game two of the doubleheader. David Fry will take over at first base and bat sixth for Cleveland. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Resting against southpaw
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:56 PM
Bazzana is absent from Cleveland's lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit.
Analysis: With the Tigers sending Andrew Sears to the mound for the nightcap, the left-handed hitter will ride the pine. Bazzana went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored during the matinee. Angel Genao will man second base and bat seventh for the Guardians. |
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