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Top Guardians News

  • Guardians' Shane Bieber: Cruising in spring

    Bieber has allowed three runs on five hits and six walks while striking out 12 over 11.1 innings across three Cactus League starts.

    Bieber racked up eight of those strikeouts over 5.2 innings Sunday versus the Reds. After dealing with elbow inflammation in 2023, the right-hander had no restrictions entering spring training and has delivered strong results. Nothing's set in stone yet, but it's likely Bieber will make one more spring start and figures to be in contention for the Opening Day start March 28 versus the Athletics.

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  • Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Three homers in spring

    Ramirez has gone 6-for-33 (.182) with three home runs over 12 Cactus League games.

    Ramirez is as much of a lock as anyone in the Guardians' lineup, with the third baseman expected to hit either second or third most of the time. While he hasn't hit well in spring, there's no reason to worry about his playing time -- he should be an everyday player between the hot corner and designated hitter.

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  • Guardians' Kyle Manzardo: Misses out on Opening Day roster

    The Guardians reassigned Manzardo to minor-league camp Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    Manzardo is one of the Guardians' top prospects and was given the chance to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster, but despite slashing .381/.458/.476 over his 13 Cactus League appearances, the Cleveland brass determined that he could use some more development time in the minors. After coming over from the Rays last summer in a deadline deal that sent right-hander Aaron Civale to Tampa Bay, the 23-year-old got on base at a .348 clip at Triple-A Columbus and slugged six home runs in 92 plate appearances, showing the blend of power and on-base skills that could make him a mainstay at first base for the big club for years to come. However, against lefties, Manzardo slashed just .161/.269/.330 between his Triple-A stops with Columbus and Durham, so mastering same-handed pitching may be the final box that he needs to check before getting his first taste of the big leagues.

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  • Guardians' Sam Hentges: Shut down from throwing

    Manager Stephen Vogt said Saturday that Hentges (finger) will not throw for a few days, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    Hentges will avoid throwing for the next few days while the team gathers more information about the swelling in his left finger. Hentges has struggled in spring training, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over 4.0 innings.

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  • Guardians' Gabriel Arias: Rejoins lineup

    Arias (illness) is starting at shortstop and batting fifth in Friday's Cactus League game against the Royals.

    Arias hasn't seen the field since last weekend due to an illness, but he's back in action for Friday's spring contest. The 24-year-old appears poised to begin the season as Cleveland's primary shortstop, though his .210/.275/.352 slash line and 32.8 percent strikeout rate likely won't bring much job security.

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  • Guardians' Sam Hentges: Getting swollen finger checked out

    Hentges is dealing with some swelling in his finger and will visit with a doctor Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

    It's not clear how long the finger has been an issue, but Hentges hasn't been great this spring, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks over four innings. A more specific diagnosis and timetable should be available after Thursday's examination.

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  • Guardians' Gavin Williams: Ticketed for IL

    Williams (elbow) is scheduled to resume a throwing program after three or four days off but will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    Though the Guardians are optimistic about Williams' long-term health outlook after a recent MRI came back clean, his sore elbow will prevent him from breaking camp as a member of the Opening Day roster. Williams, who hurt his elbow last week during a weighted-ball workout, has shown improvement since being scratched ahead of a Cactus League start last Sunday, and he should be able to start ramping up early next week. Provided Williams steers clear of any setbacks with his elbow as he builds up to a starter-level workload during what remains of spring training as well as the early part of the regular season, he could be ready to return from the IL in the minimum 15 days. The Guardians will likely formally place him on the IL closer to Opening Day.

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  • Guardians' Daniel Espino: Undergoes another shoulder surgery

    Espino will miss the entire 2024 season after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair his right shoulder capsule and rotator cuff, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    Espino had surgery last May to repair the anterior capsule in his pitching shoulder and now has an additional shoulder surgery that he'll need to rehab. The 23-year-old had flashed some of the best raw stuff in the minors since entering the professional ranks in 2019, but he simply hasn't been able to stay healthy, as he's battled numerous shoulder and knee problems. It's not clear when Espino might be game-ready again, but it probably won't be until at least midseason in 2025.

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  • Guardians' Trevor Stephan: Slated for elbow surgery

    Stephan will undergo surgery on his right elbow in the next week or two, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    The specific procedure and a timetable aren't yet known, but Bell relays that Stephan's UCL was "not providing adequate stability," necessitating the need for the operation. More information on a recovery timeline for Stephan should be known once he goes under the knife, but unless he gets an arthroscopic procedure, the veteran reliever could miss the entire 2024 season. He had been slated to serve in a setup role ahead of closer Emmanuel Clase but should now be considered out indefinitely.

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  • Guardians' Jose Tena: Not hitting well in spring

    Tena has gone 4-for-18 with two RBI, one run scored, four walks and two strikeouts over 12 Cactus League games.

    Tena is at least getting a long look as a reserve infielder, but he hasn't posted the results to justify winning a roster spot. He's also showing a solid eye at the plate, which is encouraging after he struck out 13 times in 34 plate appearances following his call-up last season. Tena's easiest path to the major-league roster would be at shortstop, but Gabriel Arias (illness), Brayan Rocchio and Tyler Freeman are also contenders to see at-bats there. It may be better for Tena's development for him to start the year at Triple-A Columbus.

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  • Guardians' Gavin Williams: Could resume throwing soon

    Guardians pitching coach Carl Willis said Wednesday that he believes Williams (elbow) will be cleared to resume throwing "soon," Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    Willis noted that the Guardians are still in information-gathering mode with their young right-hander's elbow injury, but Williams "continues to improve" and could be ready to throw shortly. Williams hurt his pitching elbow while throwing weighted balls during a workout, but the team hasn't seemed overly concerned about the injury.

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  • Guardians' Austin Hedges: Back behind plate Wednesday

    Hedges (undisclosed) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Cubs.

    Hedges was scratched ahead of Monday's game against the Dodgers after colliding with a teammate prior to the contest, but the Guardians removed him from the lineup only as a precautionary matter. With the veteran backstop apparently feeling fine two days later, he'll step back in behind the plate. Hedges is expected to serve as the Guardians' No. 2 catcher this season, with most of his starts likely to come against left-handed pitching when the lefty-hitting Bo Naylor gets days off.

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  • Guardians' Ben Lively: No clarity on role yet

    Lively has allowed three runs on four hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 4.2 innings across two Cactus League appearances.

    Lively signed a major-league contract with the Guardians in December, but his role is still up in the air. He's started one of his two appearances this spring, but the results aren't there to justify a spot in the rotation. Carlos Carrasco, who is in camp on a non-roster invitee deal, has pitched to a 3.38 ERA over eight innings this spring and may have the inside track for a starting job if Gavin Williams continues to be bothered by elbow discomfort. Lively could end up as a long reliever or lose his place on the 40-man roster if the Guardians can't find a spot for him.

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  • Guardians' Tim Herrin: Doing OK in spring

    Herrin has allowed three runs on five hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out seven over seven innings in Cactus League play.

    Two of the hits Herrin allowed were home runs. The 27-year-old southpaw remains in contention for a bullpen role, but he's likely to see low-leverage spots if he breaks camp with the Guardians. Herrin's heavy usage in spring training suggests he's getting a long look for the major-league roster.

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  • Guardians' Johnathan Rodriguez: Sent down to minors

    The Guardians optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    Rodriguez was added to the 40-man roster this offseason following a big season between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus in 2023. He could get a look at some point in 2024 but will start the new season in Columbus.

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Injuries

Player Injury
G. Williams SP Gavin Williams SP Elbow
J. Karinchak RP James Karinchak RP Shoulder
S. Hentges RP Sam Hentges RP Finger
T. Stephan RP Trevor Stephan RP Elbow

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