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Foster Griffin Foster Griffin Set for Cleveland debut Thursday
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 10:38 AM
Griffin is slated to start Thursday's game against the Mets in Cleveland, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Acquired from the Nationals on Monday, Griffin will make his Guardians debut three days later after getting some time to acclimate to his new team. After spending the previous three seasons pitching in Japan before signing a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Nationals in December, Griffin has emerged as an unlikely All-Star in his return to affiliated ball. While leaning on a seven-pitch mix, Griffin turned in a 12-3 record, 3.06 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 116:30 K:BB in 129.1 innings over his 22 starts with Washington. Though he's vastly outperformed his peripherals (4.09 FIP, 4.10 xERA, 3.80 SIERA), Griffin's change in home park from one of baseball's more hitter-friendly venues in Nationals Park to a more neutral environment in Progressive Field could help him stave off regression. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Taking seat Thursday
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 9:24 AM
Kwan is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Mets.
Analysis: Kwan had started each of the previous 10 tilts, but he will get some rest Thursday as the Guardians try to avoid being swept. Angel Martinez will cover left field and Petey Halpin will be in center field for Cleveland. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Exiting starting nine
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 9:22 AM
Adell is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Mets.
Analysis: Adell has gone 2-for-9 with a 2:3 BB:K in his first two games since joining the Guardians. He will get a breather during Thursday's matinee, as Cleveland will go with Chase DeLauter in right field and Travis Bazzana at designated hitter. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Returning to lineup Thursday
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 9:16 AM
Ramirez (hand) will start at third base and bat third in Thursday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Ramirez was held out of the lineup each of the previous two days while battling soreness in his surgically repaired left hand, but he's been cleared to return for Thursday's series finale. The star third baseman is just 8-for-41 with zero extra-base knocks in 11 games since coming off the injured list. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Delivers in first start
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 7:17 AM
Lowe started at first base and went 2-for-6 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Lowe made his starting debut for the Guardians and should remain a starter whenever the club faces a right-hander. He was a big part of Cleveland overcoming an early 3-0 deficit, lacing a game-tying, two-run single the fifth inning. He and Rhys Hoskins will work the platoon at first base, as the team demoted Kyle Manzardo on Monday after acquiring Lowe from the Reds. |
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Ben Lively Ben Lively Slowly building up on rehab
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 7:07 AM
Lively (elbow) allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over 2.2 innings for High-A Lake County on Tuesday.
Analysis: Lively made a third rehab start for the Captains, as the organization is slowly building up the the right-hander, who underwent UCL reconstruction and a flexor tendon repair in May 2025. He's gone from 32 to 36 and now 48 pitches in his three outings. |
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Angel Genao Angel Genao Four hits in debut
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:57 PM
Genao went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: It was a night to remember for Genao, as he became just the 22nd player in the Modern Era to record four or more hits in their MLB debut. Genao got the start at third base Wednesday with Jose Ramirez (hand) sidelined, though he'll likely see most of his playing time at shortstop moving forward, as Brayan Rocchio's gone just 3-for-35 (.086) in his last 10 games. Across 309 plate appearances with Triple-A Columbus this season, Genao slashed .309/.395/.494 with 10 homers, 48 runs scored, 42 RBI and nine stolen bases. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Takes blown save Wednesday
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:43 PM
Smith was charged with a blown save in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Mets, allowing an unearned run on one hit and two walks while striking out two in the ninth inning.
Analysis: After walking Jared Young to lead off the ninth, Smith had New York down to their final out before giving up a double to Jorge Polanco, followed by a walk to Marcus Semien to load the bases. It looked like Smith would escape with the save after A.J. Ewing grounded to second base. However, Brayan Rocchio failed to field the ball cleanly, allowing the tying run to score and sticking Smith with his fifth blown save this season. Coming into the day, Smith had turned in seven straight scoreless innings, though he's had some trouble with his command of late -- he's now issued seven walks in his last 4.1 innings. Overall, Smith has converted 30 saves this season, posting a 2.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 73:18 K:BB across 52.1 innings. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Strikes out 10 in no-decision
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:36 PM
Bibee didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Mets, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: While Bibee set a new season high with 10 strikeouts, the right-hander was left with a no-decision after giving up three home runs -- he surrendered back-to-back solo shots to Brett Baty and Jorge Polanco in the third inning before Carson Benge put New York ahead 4-3 with a two-out blast in the sixth. It's the third straight loss for Bibee, though he had turned in four straight quality starts prior to Wednesday. Overall, he's 4-11 with a 3.85 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 110:38 K:BB across 24 starts (138 innings) this season. Bibee's currently in line to face the Tigers on the road in his next outing. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Losing out on playing time
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 4:58 PM
Martinez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Martinez will be on the bench for a third straight matchup versus a right-handed pitcher (Christian Scott) and could have to settle for a short-side platoon role until his bat begins to warm back up. Since coming back from the injured list July 24, Martinez has gone just 3-for-26 (.115 average) with a 1:7 BB:K in nine games. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Still out Wednesday
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 2:57 PM
Ramirez (hand) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Ramirez is nursing soreness in his surgically repaired left hand and will be relegated to the bench for a second straight day. The newly recalled Angel Genao will make his MLB debut as the Guardians' starter at third base in place of Ramirez, whom manager Stephen Vogt said is "definitely progressing really, really well," according to Mason Horodyski of News 5 Cleveland. The Guardians are seemingly viewing Ramirez as day-to-day and are optimistic he won't need to go back on the injured list. |
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Angel Genao Angel Genao Big-league debut on tap
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 1:31 PM
The Guardians recalled Genao from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Analysis: Cleveland designated Gabriel Arias for assignment to clear a spot on the active roster for Genao, who will hit the big leagues for the first time. The switch-hitting 22-year-old earned the call-up after slashing .309/.395/.494 with 10 home runs and nine stolen bases across 72 games at Columbus. Genao has made starts at second base, third base and shortstop at Triple-A, and the latter position could be the main spot where he sees his initial action in the big leagues. Brayan Rocchio has been serving as the Guardians' primary shortstop but could see his playing time dip while he's slashed just .179/.225/.269 over 17 games since the All-Star break. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias DFA'd by Cleveland
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 1:29 PM
Cleveland designated Arias for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Arias last appeared Tuesday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts against the Mets. With top prospect Angel Genao coming up to the big-league club, Arias loses his spot on the active and 40-man rosters. On the season, the 26-year-old Arias has slashed .244/.284/.386 with five homers and 11 RBI in 134 plate appearances. After spending his first five major-league seasons with Cleveland, Arias may very well be on the move to another organization. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Fills in at hot corner
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:35 AM
Arias started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Arias replaced the injured Jose Ramirez (hand) at the hot corner and it didn't go well for the Guardians. Arias' throwing error in the second inning led to three unearned runs, and at the plate, he left three runners in scoring position. Ramirez is experiencing soreness in his left hand, the same one he had surgery on in June to repair a hamate bone fracture. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Comes off bench with new team
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:22 AM
Lowe entered Tuesday's game as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-2 in a 6-2 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Lowe, who was acquired from the Reds on Monday, opened his first game with Cleveland on the bench against a left-handed starter. He pinch hit for Rhys Hoskins once a right-handed reliever entered the game and finished out the contest at first base. With the Guardians demoting Kyle Manzardo to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Lowe is expected to serve as the primary first baseman against right-handed starters. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Debuts in Cleveland
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:15 AM
Adell started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Adell made his debut for the Guardians after being acquired prior to Monday's trade deadline. Unfortunately for Cleveland, neither of his two hits came with runners in scoring position -- the team was 2-for-13 in such situations Tuesday. On a team starving for power, Adell should be a lineup regular during the Guardians' push for the postseason. |
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Angel Genao Angel Genao Headed to majors
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:30 PM
The Guardians are expected to recall Genao from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Viewed as one of the top prospects in the Guardians' farm system, Genao has spent time at Double-A and Triple-A this season, slashing .299/.400/.458 with 11 homers, 50 RBI, 62 runs and 11 steals to go with a 59:66 BB:K across 95 total games. He may get reps at the hot corner if Jose Ramirez's hand injury ends up sending him to the injured list. Otherwise, Genao could claim the starting shortstop job from Brayan Rocchio, who has posted just a .456 OPS since the All-Star break. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Tagged with loss against NYM
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 8:46 PM
Cantillo (8-7) took the loss against the Mets on Tuesday, allowing five runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings.
Analysis: It was a bit of a tough-luck loss for Cantillo, given that the three-home run he yielded to Luis Torrens in the second inning would not have happened had it not been for a throwing error by Gabriel Arias to keep the frame alive. Cantillo has taken the loss in three of his last four outings, with his last quality start taking place June 26 against the Mariners. He'll take a 3.87 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 118.2 innings into his next start, which is lined up for this weekend on the road against the White Sox. |
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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Transferred to 60-day IL
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 5:44 PM
The Guardians transferred Armstrong (calf) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Armstrong hit the 15-day injured list July 25 due to left calf strain. He won't be eligible to return until Sept. 23, so there's a chance he will not return until the 2027 season. |
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Franco Aleman Franco Aleman Optioned to Triple-A
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 3:33 PM
The Guardians optioned Aleman to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Analysis: Aleman has pitched well during his time in the majors, but he was roughed up for three runs while recording only one out in his last appearance and now finds himself back in the minors. His spot in the bullpen will be taken by Slade Cecconi, who was demoted from the rotation following the Guardians' trade for Foster Griffin. |
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