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Guardians News
#1 LF
Steven Kwan: Goes yard in nightcap
Jul 26th
Kwan went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and a second run scored in a 6-4 win over the Royals in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.
#1 CL
Emmanuel Clase: Mixed results in doubleheader
Jul 26th
Clase (5-3) took a blown save and the loss by allowing three runs on a hit and two walks over one-third of an inning in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Royals. He then pitched a perfect inning to earn a save in the second game of the twin bill.
#2 P
Tanner Bibee: Gives up two homers in win
Jul 26th
Bibee (7-9) allowed four runs on seven hits and struck out eight without walking a batter over five innings to earn the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Royals.
#3 P
Gavin Williams: Turns in quality start
Jul 26th
Williams allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings in a no-decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Royals.
#1 RF
Nolan Jones: Idle for Game 2
Jul 26th
Jones isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.
#1 C
Bo Naylor: Sitting for nightcap
Jul 26th
Naylor isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.
#10 BP
Zak Kent: Up with big club for twin bill
Jul 26th
The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the team's 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader versus the Royals.
#1 SS
Gabriel Arias: Starting in return from IL
Jul 25th
The Guardians activated Arias (ankle) from the 10-day injured list, and he's starting at shortstop and batting sixth Friday against the Royals.
#2 SS
Brayan Rocchio: Competition coming
Jul 25th
Rocchio could see a drop in playing time if Gabriel Arias (ankle) is activated this weekend as expected.
#5 P
Logan Allen: Allows four runs in defeat
Jul 24th
Allen (6-9) took the loss after throwing 6.1 innings, allowing four runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out four, during Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles.
#1 P
Shane Bieber: Next rehab start set for Sunday
Jul 24th
Bieber (elbow) is expected to throw around 55 pitches Sunday in his next scheduled rehab start, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
#1 1B
Carlos Santana: Resting up Thursday
Jul 24th
Santana is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.
#6 P
Slade Cecconi: Six strong innings vs. Baltimore
Jul 23rd
Cecconi didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out two.
#2 PROS
Chase DeLauter: Undergoes wrist surgery
Jul 23rd
The Guardians announced that DeLauter underwent surgery Wednesday to address a hamate fracture in his right hand/wrist. The outfielder is expected to be out for 6-to-8 weeks before returning to game action.
#2 2B
Angel Martinez: Three hits in Tuesday's win
Jul 23rd
Martinez went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Orioles.
#1 3B
Jose Ramirez: Another sterling performance
Jul 23rd
Ramirez went 1-for-2 with three walks, a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Orioles.
#7 P
Joey Cantillo: Stingy in Tuesday's win
Jul 23rd
Cantillo (2-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over the Orioles, allowing one run on two hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out five.
#1 CF
Lane Thomas: Progressing slowly
Jul 23rd
Thomas (foot) is doing baseball activities but is progressing "a little slower" than originally hoped, MLB.com reports.
#8 PROS
Juneiker Caceres: Advanced approach in Arizona
Jul 22nd
Caceres is slashing .298/.428/.488 with three home runs, five steals, a 17.1 percent walk rate and an 11.2 percent strikeout rate through 38 games in the Arizona Complex League.
#1 DH
Kyle Manzardo: Homers in win
Jul 21st
Manzardo went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and a walk in Monday's 10-5 win over the Orioles.
#2 RF
Johnathan Rodriguez: Back on bench in Kwan's return
Jul 21st
Rodriguez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
#13 PROS
Jace LaViolette: Unlikely to play affiliate ball
Jul 20th
LaViolette is unlikely to play affiliated ball in 2025, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
#2 DH
David Fry: Sets career high with four RBI
Jul 20th
Fry went 2-for-5 with a double and four RBI in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Athletics.
#1 PROS
Travis Bazzana: Two hits in return
Jul 19th
Bazzana went 2-for-4 for Double-A Akron on Friday.
#9 BP
Nic Enright: Joining Guardians
Jul 18th
Cleveland recalled Enright from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
#4 P
Luis L. Ortiz: Out for another month
Jul 18th
MLB has extended Ortiz's non-disciplinary paid leave until Aug. 31, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
#3 BP
Paul Sewald: Back to IL with shoulder injury
Jul 15th
The Guardians placed Sewald on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right shoulder strain, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
#18 PROS
Nolan Schubart: Picked late in third round
Jul 13th
The Guardians have selected Schubart with the 101st overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.
#17 PROS
Dean Curley: Snagged by Guardians
Jul 13th
The Guardians have selected Curley with the 64th overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.
#2 C
Austin Hedges: Returning to bench Sunday
Jul 13th
Hedges is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
#1 2B
Daniel Schneemann: Resting Sunday
Jul 13th
Schneemann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
#2 BP
Hunter Gaddis: Experienced cramping
Jul 13th
Gaddis experienced a cramp during Friday's outing but stayed in the game, MLB.com reports.
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#4 BP
Steven Cruz: Earns third win
Jul 27th
Cruz (3-1) earned the win Saturday against the Guardians. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning.
#2 C
Freddy Fermin: Lifts third homer
Jul 26th
Fermin went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 6-4 loss to the Guardians in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.
#1 SS
Bobby Witt: Goes deep in nightcap
Jul 26th
Witt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 6-4 loss to the Guardians in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.
#1 2B
Jonathan India: Clubs walk-off homer
Jul 26th
India went 1-for-5 with a three-run, walk-off home run in a 5-3 extra-inning win over the Guardians in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.
#1 3B
Maikel Garcia: Four hits in twin bill
Jul 26th
Garcia went 4-for-7 with a home run, two triples, one walk, two RBI and two runs scored across both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.
#2 P
Kris Bubic: Lacks control in loss
Jul 26th
Bubic (8-7) allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits and four walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings, taking the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.
#4 P
Michael Wacha: Steady against Guardians
Jul 26th
Wacha allowed a run on three hits and a walk while striking out five over 5.1 innings, taking a no-decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.
#1 RF
Jac Caglianone: Lands on IL with hamstring strain
Jul 26th
The Royals placed Caglianone on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a left hamstring strain.
#2 LF
Randal Grichuk: Moving to American League
Jul 26th
Arizona traded Grichuk to the Royals on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Diamondbacks are getting minor-league reliever Andrew Hoffmann in return.
#5 BP
Daniel Lynch: Starting rehab assignment
Jul 26th
Lynch (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday.
#5 P
Michael Lorenzen: Playing catch again
Jul 26th
Lorenzen (oblique) has been playing catch for over a week but has yet to resume throwing bullpen sessions as of Friday, MLB.com reports.
#3 CF
Tyler Tolbert: Idle Friday
Jul 25th
Tolbert (leg) isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against Cleveland.
#1 BP
Hunter Harvey: Returns from IL
Jul 25th
The Royals activated Harvey (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Friday.
#1 1B
Vinnie Pasquantino: Goes yard twice in win
Jul 23rd
Pasquantino went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, two home runs, three runs scored and four RBI in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Cubs.
#3 P
Seth Lugo: Downs Cubs with quality start
Jul 23rd
Lugo (7-5) picked up the win in Wednesday's 8-4 victory over the Cubs, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six.
#1 DH
Nick Loftin: Out with concussion
Jul 23rd
The Royals placed Loftin on the 7-day injured list Wednesday due to a concussion.
#5 LF
MJ Melendez: Back up from minors
Jul 23rd
The Royals recalled Melendez from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
#7 P
Rich Hill: Goes five innings in team debut
Jul 22nd
Hill (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks over five innings against the Cubs. He struck out one.
#1 LF
John Rave: Knocks third homer Monday
Jul 22nd
Rave went 2-for-4 with a home run, three total runs and two total RBI in Monday's 12-4 victory over the Cubs.
#1 C
Salvador Perez: Slugs two homers in victory
Jul 22nd
Perez went 2-for-5 with a pair of two-run home runs in a 12-4 win versus the Cubs on Monday.
#6 P
Noah Cameron: Evens record at 4-4
Jul 22nd
Cameron (4-4) earned the win over the Cubs on Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out seven batters over six innings.
#3 2B
Adam Frazier: Handling bench role Monday
Jul 21st
Frazier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.
#2 2B
Michael Massey: Moving rehab to Triple-A
Jul 21st
Massey (wrist) is expected to shift his rehab assignment to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
#1 CL
Carlos Estevez: Earns one-out save
Jul 20th
Estevez recorded one out and earned a save against the Marlins on Sunday.
#2 BP
Lucas Erceg: Shaky in loss
Jul 19th
Erceg (4-3) took the loss Saturday, giving up two runs on two hits and three walks in an inning of relief as the Royals fell 3-1 to the Marlins. He struck out one.
#1 CF
Kyle Isbel: Sitting Saturday
Jul 19th
Isbel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.
#9 BP
James McArthur: Suffers setback
Jul 18th
McArthur (elbow) has suffered a setback in his recovery, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#17 PROS
Justin Lamkin: Taken with 71st pick
Jul 13th
The Royals have selected Lamkin with the 71st overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.
#15 PROS
Michael Lombardi: Taken in second round
Jul 13th
The Royals have selected Lombardi with the 61st overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.
#2 PROS
Josh Hammond: Goes 28th overall
Jul 13th
The Royals have selected Hammond with the 28th overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.
#3 PROS
Sean Gamble: Selected by Royals
Jul 13th
The Royals have selected Gamble with the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.