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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Absent from lineup
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 10:56 AM
Bailey is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Milwaukee.
Analysis: Bailey started Wednesday's night game at catcher, so he'll get a breather during Thursday's afternoon tilt. Austin Hedges will grab a start behind the dish as the Guardians look to avoid the sweep. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 10:52 AM
Kwan is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Milwaukee.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Kwan is slashing just .162/.284/.203 versus lefty pitchers this season, and this is the fifth time over the last seven contests that he's been out of the lineup against a southpaw (in this case, Shane Drohan). David Fry will handle left field and Stuart Fairchild will play center field for the Guardians. |
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David Fry David Fry Works in right field again
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 7:40 AM
Fry started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to Milwaukee.
Analysis: After the Guardians learned that Chase DeLauter (ribs) would be unable to play through his injury and added him to the 10-day injured list, Fry filled the spot in right field the last two games. It's unclear if that will be a long-term solution, however. Cleveland called up prospect Kahlil Watson on Wednesday, and he should be part of the mix. Besides now having Watson at his disposal, manager Stephen Vogt likes having Fry in a utility role. |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski Begins rehab assignment
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 7:30 AM
Sabrowski (elbow) allowed two unearned runs and one walk while striking out two over a hitless two-thirds of an inning for Double-A Akron on Wednesday.
Analysis: Sabrowski kicked off a rehab assignment with the RubberDucks, his first game action since landing on the 15-day injured list May 26 with inflammation in his left elbow. Before the game, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told Zach Sweet of MLB.com that the club will review how the left-hander comes through the appearance before determining next steps. |
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Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Scoreless inning in MLB debut
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 10:33 PM
Espino pitched one inning with no earned runs and two strike outs against the Brewers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Espino came in to relieve Gavin Williams in the sixth inning and struck out Garrett Mitchell and Cooper Pratt. The once heralded prospect had a 5.30 ERA and a 29:15 K:BB in 22 appearances and 18.2 innings in Triple-A Columbus this season. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Launches grand slam in loss
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 10:24 PM
Schneemann went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: The Guardians' only runs of the game came off of Schneemann's moon shot to right field off of Brandon Sproat in the fourth. Schneemann started the game at third base, filling in for the injured Jose Ramirez (hand). The 29-year-old could be a candidate to fill in everyday for Ramirez, but he has been utilized all over the infield and outfield for Stephen Vogt's team this year so they value his versatility. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Gives up two homers in loss
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 9:37 PM
Williams (9-4) picked up the loss against the Brewers Wednesday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings.
Analysis: Despite the longer rest because of the game postponement on Sunday, Williams served up his most earned runs in a start this season, leading to his first loss since May 10. This is Williams' third straight start in which the 26-year-old has not gotten to six innings, after getting to that mark in his last eight starts. Williams has also had problems with the long ball, giving up two more in this game after giving up two in each of his last two starts. The right-hander is scheduled to make his next start against the White Sox next week. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Claiming sixth straight start
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 4:19 PM
Hoskins will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup Wednesday against the Brewers.
Analysis: Hoskins appeared to be stuck in the short side of a platoon with Kyle Manzardo to begin June, but the former will have a clearer path to an everyday role after the Guardians placed all of Jose Ramirez (hand), Chase DeLauter (rib) and Angel Martinez (foot) on the injured list within the past four days. The Guardians will include Hoskins in the lineup for a sixth straight game after he went 3-for-20 with two doubles and a run scored in his prior five starts. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Receives first big-league call-up
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:56 PM
The Guardians recalled Watson from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Analysis: He'll be joining the big club as a replacement on the active roster for outfielder Chase DeLauter (rib), who was sent to the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Watson has showed an intriguing power/speed skill set at Triple-A this season, slugging 12 home runs and stealing 14 bases while slashing .255/.370/.491 with a 14.9 percent walk rate and 28 percent strikeout rate across 254 plate appearances. Capable of playing all three outfield spots, Watson could fill one of the holes in the Cleveland lineup that have opened up with DeLauter, Jose Ramirez (hand) and Angel Martinez (foot) all landing on the IL within the last four days. The Guardians will keep the 23-year-old on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, however. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Shelved with rib fracture
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:50 PM
The Guardians placed DeLauter (rib) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Since his IL stint is retroactive to Sunday, DeLauter will be eligible for activation June 24, but a return in the minimum amount of time could prove to be ambitious for the outfielder after an MRI on Tuesday revealed a small right side rib fracture in addition to bone bruising. Cleveland recalled Kahlil Watson from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move, but he'll be on the bench Wednesday against the Brewers while the Guardians go with Steven Kwan, Petey Halpin and David Fry as their starting outfielders. A clearer target date for DeLauter's return should emerge once he's able to resume full baseball activities. |
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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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