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Injury Elbow
Est. Return 5/26/2025
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Close to game action in minors
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Sunday that Stephan (elbow) is "progressing well" and is expected to return to game activity at the organization's spring training complex in Arizona at some point in May, Michael Beaven of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephan missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from UCL reconstruction surgery, which he underwent last March. Now more than a year removed from the procedure, Stephan has reached the point in his recovery program that he's facing hitters, and he'll likely soon test himself in a simulated-game setting in Arizona before reporting to an affiliate for a rehab assignment. The right-hander was a key piece of the Cleveland bullpen in his last healthy season in 2023, turning in a 4.06 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 75:26 K:BB while collecting seven wins, 30 holds and two saves over 71 appearances.
Stephan missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from UCL reconstruction surgery, which he underwent last March. Now more than a year removed from the procedure, Stephan has reached the point in his recovery program that he's facing hitters, and he'll likely soon test himself in a simulated-game setting in Arizona before reporting to an affiliate for a rehab assignment. The right-hander was a key piece of the Cleveland bullpen in his last healthy season in 2023, turning in a 4.06 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 75:26 K:BB while collecting seven wins, 30 holds and two saves over 71 appearances.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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| Since 2023vs Left | .237 | 34 | 16 | 27 | 1 | |||
| Since 2023vs Right | .252 | 41 | 10 | 36 | 5 | |||
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .237 | 34 | 16 | 27 | 1 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .252 | 41 | 10 | 36 | 5 | |||
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| Since 2023Home | 3.44 | 1.26 | 34.0 | 10.3 | 2.6 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | 4.67 | 1.33 | 34.2 | 9.3 | 4.2 | ||||
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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| 2023Home | 3.44 | 1.26 | 34.0 | 10.3 | 2.6 | ||||
| 2023Away | 4.67 | 1.33 | 34.2 | 9.3 | 4.2 | ||||
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Stephan was among the league leaders in the holds category last season, but he regressed a bit statistically thanks to a rough final month that saw his 2.78 ERA and 1.18 WHIP balloon to 4.06 and 1.30, respectively, by season's end. The 28-year-old's pitch usage was nearly identical to 2022, as he tossed his mid-90's fastball nearly half the time along with a devastating splitter (28 percent usage) and inconsistent slider (24 percent). Stephan's splitter was one of the best in the league, as the pitch induced a 49.1 whiff percentage that was 7th-highest for that pitch type, while limiting opposing hitters to a mere .152 batting average. If he elects to throw his splitter more often in the future, his strikeout rate would likely climb back over 30 percent. Regardless, Stephan is still a solid target in leagues that count holds, as he's expected to reprise his role as the Guardians primary setup man in 2024.
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Moved to 60-day IL
The Guardians transferred Stephan (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
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Opens season on IL
The Guardians placed Stephan (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
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Throws bullpen session
Stephan (elbow) threw a bullpen session Saturday.
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Close to throwing off mound
Stephan (elbow) is expected to begin throwing off a mound in late February.
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Gets surgery, hits 60-day IL
Stephan underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday to repair the torn UCL in his right elbow, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. The Guardians placed him on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
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In contract extension talks
Stephan has had contract extension talks with the Guardians this spring, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The Guardians are reportedly close to crossing the finish line on a long-term deal with Andres Gimenez and are in "advanced negotiations" with others, per Meisel. Stephan had a breakout 2022 season, posting a 2.69 ERA and 82:18 K:BB over 63.2 frames. He's not arbitration eligible until after this season and is under team control through 2026.
The Guardians are reportedly close to crossing the finish line on a long-term deal with Andres Gimenez and are in "advanced negotiations" with others, per Meisel. Stephan had a breakout 2022 season, posting a 2.69 ERA and 82:18 K:BB over 63.2 frames. He's not arbitration eligible until after this season and is under team control through 2026.