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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Drives home two runs Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 10:33 PM
Martinez went 2-for-4 with a two-run single and a run scored during Cleveland's 11-5 loss to Atlanta on Friday.
Analysis: Martinez helped cut the Guardians' deficit to four runs thanks to his single in the eighth inning that brought Juan Brito and Rhys Hoskins home. Martinez went 3-for-21 (.143) through his first nine outings of the regular season, but he has logged at least two hits in each of his last three starts and has gone 8-for-12 (.667) with one home run, six RBI and two runs scored over that span. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Yields four earned in Friday's loss
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 10:17 PM
Cecconi (0-2) took the loss against Atlanta on Friday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Cecconi held Atlanta to one run through five innings and was brought out for the sixth, but that's where things fell apart for the 26-year-old right-hander. He gave up hits to each of the first four batters he faced in the frame, including a solo homer and a two-run long shot to Ronald Acuna and Matt Olson, respectively. Cecconi was subsequently lifted, but he did not get enough run support from his teammates to avoid the loss. He has yielded at least four earned runs in two of his first three starts of the season and has a 5.74 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 15.2 innings to open the 2026 campaign. Cecconi is slated to start next week at home against the Cardinals, when he'll look to capture his first victory of the season. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Making third straight start
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 2:46 PM
Brito will start at second base and bat sixth in Friday's game versus Atlanta.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Brito started each of the first two games against lefties upon his promotion, and he will remain in the lineup as Atlanta sends righty Bryce Elder to the bump. Brito is 4-for-8 with a pair of doubles in the early going and could continue to see regular playing time at second base while Brayan Rocchio shifts over to shortstop to cover for the injured Gabriel Arias (hamstring). |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Gives team early lead
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:38 PM
DeLauter went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-2 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: DeLauter put the Guardians up early with a two-run double in the first inning. Six of the rookie's 11 hits have gone for extra bases. DeLauter is slugging .675 with 11 RBI through his first 12 games played. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Two more hits
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:26 PM
Brito started at second base and went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Brito made a second straight start at second base and logged two hits in each contest. He's getting a chance with Gabriel Arias (hamstring) out for four-to-eight weeks. Brayan Rocchio, who moved from second to cover shortstop for Arias, is hitting just .216 over 13 games. If Brito maintains the hot bat, he could replace Rocchio as starter when Arias returns. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Bangs out three doubles Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:46 PM
Hoskins went 3-for-4 with three doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Royals.
Analysis: The veteran first baseman is still looking for his first homer with the Guardians, but it's only a matter of time. Hoskins has gone 7-for-27 (.259) through nine appearances, and five of those hits have been two-baggers to go along with three runs, two RBI and a 6:12 BB:K. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Big day in big win
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:43 PM
Martinez went 4-for-5 with a double, a grand slam and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-2 rout of the Royals.
Analysis: Getting the start in left field and batting second against southpaw Cole Ragans (thumb), Martinez's big blow came in the eighth inning, when he capped a five-run frame by dropping a slider from right-hander Steven Cruz into the right-field seats with the bases loaded. It was Martinez's first homer, and first RBI, of the year, and after a 3-for-21 (.143) start to the season he's racked up six hits in the last two contests. |
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Matt Festa Matt Festa Falls into first save
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:38 PM
Festa walked one and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings of relief Wednesday to record his first save of the season in a 10-2 win over the Royals.
Analysis: The right-hander got the final out of the eighth inning with the Guardians ahead 5-2, then watched his offense erupt for five more runs in the bottom of the frame, eliminating the need for closer Cade Smith to work the ninth. Festa has had a bumpy beginning to the season, getting tagged for runs in two of his five appearances, but Wednesday's usage even before he backed into the save was encouraging. Through six innings, he sports a 6.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 5:1 K:BB. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Fans nine in first win of year
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:34 PM
Cantillo (1-0) picked up the win in Wednesday's 10-2 rout of the Royals, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: The southpaw dominated over 88 pitches (54 strikes), racking up 32 called or swinging strikes along the way. Cantillo fell just short of his first quality start of 2026, but he's had an impressive beginning to the campaign, posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB through 14.2 innings over three outings. He'll look to keep rolling in his next trip to the mound, which is set to come on the road early next week in St. Louis. |
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Logan Allen Logan Allen Sent back to minors
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 2:11 PM
The Guardians returned Allen to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.
Analysis: Cleveland called Allen up from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday and designated him as its 27th man for a doubleheader with the Cubs, but he went unused out of the bullpen for either game of the twin bill. He'll slot back into the rotation upon returning to Columbus. |
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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias Could be out up to eight weeks
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:13 AM
The Guardians announced Wednesday that Arias has been diagnosed with a moderate left hamstring strain and is expected to be out for 4-to-8 weeks, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: As expected, Arias will be on the injured list for well beyond the minimum 10 days after suffering the injury during Monday's 4-2 loss to the Royals. While Arias is on the shelf through at least early-to-mid May, Brayan Rocchio is expected to serve as Cleveland's full-time shortstop, while Daniel Schneemann and Juan Brito could form a platoon at second base. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Sitting against southpaw again
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 9:29 AM
Schneemann is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: With the Royals sending a second consecutive lefty starter (Cole Ragans) to the hill, the left-handed-hitting Schneemann will remain out of the lineup for another day. Schneemann could still have a clear path to making regular starts in the middle infield against right-handed pitching following Gabriel Arias' (hamstring) recent placement on the injured list. |
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CJ Kayfus CJ Kayfus Hitting bench for series finale
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 9:26 AM
Kayfus is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After starting in right field in Tuesday's 2-1 win while southpaw Noah Cameron took the hill for Kansas City, the left-handed-hitting Kayfus will retreat to the bench for the series finale while the Royals send another lefty (Cole Ragans) to the bump. Chase DeLauter will step in for Kayfus in right field and will bat fifth. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Sitting against lefty again
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 9:23 AM
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Manzardo will hit the bench for the second straight game while the Royals send another southpaw (Cole Ragans) to the hill for the series finale. David Fry will replace Manzardo in the starting nine, serving as the Guardians' designated hitter while batting cleanup. |
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Bo Naylor Bo Naylor Receiving afternoon off
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 9:21 AM
Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Naylor will take a seat for the second straight day with the Royals sending another lefty (Cole Ragans) to the hill for the series finale. Austin Hedges will catch for starting pitcher Joey Cantillo on Wednesday. |
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Andrew Walters Andrew Walters Begins rehab assignment
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 8:31 AM
Walters (lat) was charged with two runs on one hit and one walk over an inning of work in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Analysis: Walters averaged 94 mph with his four-seamer, which is down 2.4 mph from his average with the Guardians last season prior to lat surgery. The velocity could come back as he further distances himself from the operation, but if it doesn't, the Guardians might opt to keep Walters at Columbus for a while rather than stick him back in the big-league bullpen. |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski Logs perfect inning
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 9:10 PM
Sabrowski did not allow a baserunner and stuck out two over one inning in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Sabrowski has yet to give up a run and struck out nine over 5.1 innings. He hasn't allowed a hit or walk in four of his six appearances. The left-hander, who has allowed just six runs over 47.1 career innings in the majors, will continue to work in the seventh and eighth innings. |
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CJ Kayfus CJ Kayfus Regains playing time
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 8:54 PM
Kayfus started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: Kayfus singled and scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. He had been held out of the starting lineup in four consecutive games last week, but it appears his contributions in Sunday's doubleheader -- a double, a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored -- put him back on manager Steven Vogt's radar. Tuesday's start was Kayfus' third in the last four contests, and he played a pivotal role off the bench in the game he didn't start. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Logs two hits in MLB debut
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 8:35 PM
Brito started at second base and went 2-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: The 24-year-old infield prospect had a whirlwind 24 hours. He was in Worcester (Mass.) with Triple-A Columbus on Monday when the Guardians called him up to replace shortstop Gabriel Arias (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Brito hopped an early flight Tuesday morning to Cleveland and made his MLB debut in the afternoon. With Arias out of action, Brayan Rocchio moved from second base to short, which opens a position for the switch-hitting Brito, who could step into a platoon at the keystone |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Walks off Royals
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 8:23 PM
Rocchio started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: Rocchio played the hero with a single in the bottom of the ninth inning that plated the game-winning run. It was the second straight game with an RBI for Rocchio, who belted a home run in Monday's loss. He filled in at shortstop in the Guardians' first game without Gabriel Arias (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Rocchio is slashing .206/.341/.665 through 12 games. |
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