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Jo Adell Jo Adell Clubs homer Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 4:56 PM
Adell went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: Adell went just 23-for-95 (.242) over 25 games in September, adding three homers and 11 RBI. The outfielder batted .240 with a .699 OPS this season. He produced 23 homers, 94 RBI, 70 runs scored, 26 doubles, one triple and five stolen bases over a career-high 159 contests between the Guardians and the Angels. While his overall profile was mostly steady compared to his career year in 2025, he regressed in the power department. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Homer, steal in loss
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 4:54 PM
Schneemann went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: Schneemann saw a bench role after returning to the majors at the start of September. He went 3-for-10 over eight games this month. On the year, he hit just .210 with a .608 OPS, seven homers, 30 RBI, 30 runs scored, 11 doubles and seven steals over 286 plate appearances. Schneemann is not a lock to be on the postseason roster, and even if he makes it, he'll likely serve as a utility option off the bench. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Goes three innings
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 4:51 PM
Messick allowed a run on six hits and a walk while striking out two over three innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on Sunday.
Analysis: Messick's start was a shorter one, as expected, since the Guardians had nothing to play for in the regular-season finale. This outing will function to keep him on a normal schedule heading into the playoffs, where he's expected to get a start in the ALDS. Messick allowed no more than three runs in any of his last 15 starts of the season, providing excellent consistency. He ends the regular season with a 12-9 record, 2.56 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 193:49 K:BB over 186.1 innings through 32 starts. |
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Craig Yoho Craig Yoho Sent down Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 12:35 PM
The Guardians optioned Yoho to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Roundtable.io reports.
Analysis: Yoho gave up two runs on three hits and a wild pitch while recording just one out Saturday, bringing his ERA up to 4.93 in 34 big-league appearances in 2026, and he will now head back to the minors to conclude the regular season. Austin Peterson replaces Yoho on the active roster and in the Cleveland bullpen. |
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Austin Peterson Austin Peterson Recalled to majors
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 12:30 PM
The Guardians recalled Peterson from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Roundtable.io reports.
Analysis: Craig Yoho was demoted after allowing two runs in just one-third of an inning Saturday, and it will be Peterson who takes Yoho's spot in the Cleveland bullpen. Peterson has made just one appearance for the Guardians to date, tossing two scoreless innings with three strikeouts against Detroit in his major-league debut back on Sept. 5. The right-hander turned in a 4.41 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 107:38 K:BB over 102 innings with Columbus this season. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez On bench Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 11:45 AM
Ramirez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: With the Guardians' playoff seeding set after the team clinched the AL Central title Saturday, Ramirez will rest for the regular-season finale. Daniel Schneemann will start at third base and bat eighth against lefty Daniel Lynch. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Will start Sunday vs. Kansas City
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 10:05 PM
Messick will be the Guardians' starter for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Guardians secured the AL Central division Saturday -- and the No. 2 seed in the AL playoffs -- following their win over Kansas City and the White Sox's loss to the Rockies. Still, the Guardians will have Messick toe the rubber Sunday, though it will likely be an abbreviated outing for the 25-year-old southpaw. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Goes deep twice in win
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 9:22 PM
Rocchio went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Rocchio launched a solo shot in the seventh inning before going deep again in the ninth. It marked the second time the 25-year-old homered twice in a game in September, and he's now driven in 19 runs while scoring 15 times over 22 games this month. On the year, he's slashing .253/.313/.391 with 15 long balls, 73 RBI, 66 runs scored and 20 steals across 592 plate appearances. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey First multi-homer game in win
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 9:17 PM
Bailey went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Bailey tied the game with a two-run shot in the second inning before going deep again in the ninth, notching the first two-homer game of his career. On the year, the 27-year-old is slashing .208/.274/.338 with 10 long balls, 37 RBI, 31 runs scored and three steals across 343 plate appearances, posting a .689 OPS in 81 games with the Guardians compared to a .396 mark in 30 with the Giants. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Posts quality start in win
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 9:03 PM
Bibee (7-15) earned the win in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Royals, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk with six strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Bibee allowed three runs in the first inning but blanked the Royals from there, throwing 61 of 94 pitches for strikes with 13 whiffs. The performance lowered the 27-year-old's September ERA to a still-bloated 7.36 mark, and it was an encouraging effort as the Guardians prepare for the postseason. He'll finish the regular season with a 4.36 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 148:55 K:BB across a career-high 188 innings. |
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Connor Brogdon Connor Brogdon Outrighted to Triple-A
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 4:18 PM
Brogdon cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The journeyman reliever was DFA'd earlier in the week, and despite passable numbers in the majors this season (5.06 ERA, 1.12 WHIP), there were no suitors on the waiver wire. Brogdon has posted a 4.41 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 208 career innings over parts of seven big-league seasons. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Shuts door for 41st save
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 8:52 PM
Smith struck out the side to earn the save Thursday against Boston.
Analysis: Smith put the cherry on top of Cleveland's shutout victory, helping the Guardians clinch their third straight playoff berth. The star closer hasn't been scored upon in 12 consecutive outings, last blowing a save Aug. 5 against the Mets. Smith has a sparkling 1.96 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 107:23 K:BB across 73.1 innings, converting 41 of his 46 save opportunities. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Thrives in bulk relief again
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 8:47 PM
Cantillo (11-9) notched the win Thursday against Boston, striking out two while allowing one hit and two walks in five shutout innings of relief.
Analysis: Cantillo was dominant in bulk relief Thursday, scattering a lone hit in a scoreless outing to help Cleveland clinch a third consecutive postseason berth. The left-hander is steamrolling his way into the playoffs, riding a scoreless streak of 15 innings covering his last three appearances in long relief. His regular season reaches an end with a 3.62 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 171:81 K:BB across 159 frames. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Working in bulk relief Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 10:13 AM
Cantillo is slated to pitch in bulk relief behind opener Daniel Espino in Thursday's game at Boston, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: For a third straight appearance, Cantillo will work in relief of Espino, who is likely to be limited to 1-to-2 innings. Cantillo has looked sharp out of the bullpen, posting a 13:2 K:BB while giving up just three hits over 10 shutout frames. |
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Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Opening again Thursday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 10:22 PM
Espino will serve as the opening pitcher during Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Espino gave up three earned runs in one inning during his most recent appearance while working as an opener last Friday against the A's, but Cleveland will give him an opportunity to redeem himself Thursday. He'll likely remain in the game for an inning or two before handing the ball over to bulk reliever Joey Cantillo. |
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Foster Griffin Foster Griffin Limits damage in sixth loss
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 8:57 PM
Griffin (15-6) took the loss against Boston on Wednesday, allowing one run on 10 hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Griffin certainly danced around plenty of trouble, holding the Red Sox in check in spite of giving up 10 singles. The seven punchouts were his most since July 8 as a member of the Nationals, and it was just the southpaw's third quality start since being dealt to Cleveland. Griffin posted a 5.19 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 42:15 K:BB over 43.1 innings for the Guardians as his regular season comes to an end. |
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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Reinstated from 60-day IL
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 3:28 PM
The Guardians reinstated Armstrong (calf) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Armstrong landed on the 15-day IL with a left calf strain in late July and was later transferred to the 60-day IL. He has now been cleared to return after making four rehab appearances at Triple-A, though Armstrong figures to be eased back in with some low-leverage innings to close the campaign. The veteran righty has regressed in a major way, posting a 4.91 ERA and 1.45 WHIP so far this year after putting up a 2.31 ERA and 0.81 WHIP last regular season. |
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Connor Brogdon Connor Brogdon Bumped from 40-man roster
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 3:20 PM
The Guardians designated Brogdon for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: A 40-man spot was needed for the return of Shawn Armstrong (calf) from the 60-day IL, and Brogdon is the odd man out. Brogdon made a lone appearance during his latest stint with the big club, throwing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning back on Sept. 14. The right-hander has put up a 5.06 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB in 16 major-league appearances (16 innings) this season. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Receives wrist injection
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 3:08 PM
Holderman received an injection in his right wrist Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander departed his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Columbus on Thursday after aggravating his wrist injury, and he was set to resume throwing Monday after getting the injection. Holderman seems unlikely to rejoin the big-league bullpen during the final week of the regular season following the setback, but it's possible he's good to go next week for the start of the playoffs. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez On bench Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 2:58 PM
Martinez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Martinez is enjoying a nice September with a 1.073 OPS and four homers in 15 games around a brief absence due to side discomfort. The 24-year-old switch hitter has emerged as the primary left fielder for Cleveland, but he will sit Wednesday as Petey Halpin starts in center field, pushing Steven Kwan to left against right-hander Sonny Gray. |
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