Armstrong has 'pretty significant calf tear' after being carried off field Friday
ST. PETERSBURG -- Guardians right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a left calf strain. Armstrong still isn’t certain what happened in the eighth inning of Friday night’s 11-3 loss to the Rays at Tropicana Field, when he was backpedaling behind home plate,
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Martínez feeling 'good to go' after fourth rehab game
CLEVELAND -- If it wasn't already evident that sidelined outfielder Angel Martínez is close to being ready to rejoin the Guardians’ active roster, the man himself made it clear when asked on Thursday. “I’ve been,” Martínez said with a smile Thursday morning. “I’m good to go.”
Primed to help Guardians' postseason push, J-Ram shines in return
CLEVELAND -- The decibel level inside Progressive Field began to rise in the bottom of the first inning on Wednesday. It crescendoed into a roar as José Ramírez approached home plate, with the Cleveland faithful embracing the 33-year-old with a standing ovation. No. 11 was officially back. The Guardians activated
Could Ramírez skip a rehab assignment in return from left hamate surgery?
CLEVELAND -- As José Ramírez continues to progress in his recovery from left hamate surgery, is it possible he could rejoin the Guardians’ lineup without going on a rehab assignment? Guardians manager Stephen Vogt didn’t rule out that possibility on Friday.
Ingle headed back to Triple-A after taste of Majors
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Guardians expect Cooper Ingle will rejoin them down the road this season, when there’s a longer opportunity for him to impact their roster. For now, they want the 24-year-old to get back into a consistent rhythm of playing time down in the Minor Leagues. The Guardians optioned
Herrin suffers contusion after taking line-drive comebacker off left elbow
MINNEAPOLIS -- Guardians reliever Tim Herrin was forced to exit Wednesday’s 6-5 loss to the Twins at Target Field in the sixth inning after he absorbed a line drive from Royce Lewis directly off his left elbow. Herrin threw Lewis a 2-0 sinker that the first baseman lined right back
Prospect Campbell (left oblique strain) placed on injured list
CLEVELAND -- Guardians pitching prospect Justin Campbell's professional baseball journey has been defined by overcoming adversity. So, you could only hold your breath watching the right-hander walk off the mound with Triple-A Columbus on July 1 before he threw a single pitch. Campbell (who’s ranked as the Guardians’ No. 21
Guardians' injured trio Ramírez, Martínez, DeLauter boosting clubhouse spirits
CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez popped into the Guardians’ clubhouse for a few moments Saturday afternoon at Progressive Field, donning a soft cast on his left wrist. The 33-year-old stopped at his locker, and then exchanged pleasantries with a few reporters. After briefly discussing his rehab from left hamate fracture surgery,
DeLauter resumes baseball activities, could return in upcoming homestand
CHICAGO -- As the Guardians continue to navigate life without José Ramírez, another key member of their lineup could be back in the mix soon. Chase DeLauter is progressing in his rehab from a right rib cage fracture, which prompted the Guardians to place him on the 10-day injured list
Guardians' No. 4 prospect Stephen to undergo elbow surgery
HOUSTON -- The Guardians were hopeful that pitching prospect Khal Stephen could make an impact in the big leagues this season. Now, the 23-year-old is facing a lengthy absence. Stephen (ranked as the Guardians’ No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline) is going to undergo right elbow surgery, Guardians assistant general
Sabrowski throws 20 pitches in first rehab outing with Double-A Akron
MILWAUKEE -- Guardians left-hander Erik Sabrowski took an important step toward returning to Cleveland's bullpen on Wednesday night. Sabrowski began a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron, allowing two unearned runs on no hits and one walk while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning. The left-hander threw 20 pitches
Martínez (foot fracture) lands on IL; DeLauter (rib) set for more tests
MILWAUKEE -- The Guardians' injury concerns grew on Tuesday, when additional testing revealed a non-displaced fracture in Angel Martínez's left foot. Manager Stephen Vogt said Martínez was still experiencing discomfort on Monday, prompting the club to conduct further imaging. Martínez was placed on the 10-day injured list and outfielder Petey
J-Ram has surgery on hamate bone, expected to miss up to 6 weeks
MILWAUKEE -- The Guardians received a clearer picture of José Ramírez's recovery timeline on Tuesday. Manager Stephen Vogt said Ramírez underwent surgery earlier in the day to repair the fractured left hamate bone he sustained on Saturday against the Tigers, with the club expecting the six-time All-Star to miss approximately
'Someone's gonna have to step up' after Guardians lose Ramírez
CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez has seen the contributions the Guardians have received across their roster this season, including from up-and-coming players who have helped Cleveland sit atop the AL Central standings as we approach the campaign’s halfway point. Ramírez is confident the group has what it takes to hold things
Guards 'trying to rule everything out' as DeLauter undergoes scans
CLEVELAND -- Chase DeLauter’s status remained a question mark on Sunday after the Guardians’ outfielder was forced to exit Saturday’s 3-1 win over the Tigers following a collision with the right-field wall. The Guardians noted Saturday that DeLauter exited with right rib cage inflammation. The 24-year-old underwent an MRI and
J-Ram (fractured left hamate bone) placed on injured list by Guardians
CLEVELAND -- Saturday already was shaping up to be a brutal day for the Guardians on the health front. It only managed to get worse as the afternoon went along. And now, the AL Central-leading Guardians are going to have to figure out how to keep their season rolling in
DeLauter (right rib contusion), Martínez (left foot bruise) make early exits vs. Tigers
CLEVELAND -- Over just two innings on Saturday, two-thirds of the Guardians' starting outfield and a pair of players who are crucial to Cleveland’s lineup were forced to exit against the Tigers due to injury. Chase DeLauter and Angel Martínez both departed Saturday’s matinee at Progressive Field after taking one
Arias (left hamstring strain) begins rehab as infield mix questions loom
NEW YORK -- Gabriel Arias has missed most of the 2026 season with a left hamstring strain, and the 26-year-old will soon take a key step in his quest to rejoin the Guardians’ infield mix. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt noted that Arias is set to begin a Minor League rehab
Martínez day to day after MRI reveals mild mid-foot strain
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians received encouraging news on outfielder Angel Martínez's left foot injury, which forced the 24-year-old from Saturday’s 9-1 loss to the Red Sox at Progressive Field and necessitated him undergoing an MRI afterward. Martínez has a “mild mid-foot strain.” Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said
Sabrowski (elbow) headed to IL as Guards' strong 'pen loses key lefty
CLEVELAND -- A Guardians bullpen that has been rolling this month will be without setup man Erik Sabrowski for the foreseeable future. The Guardians placed Sabrowski on the 15-day injured list on Monday (retroactive to May 22) with left elbow inflammation, and in a corresponding move recalled right-hander Codi Heuer
Armstrong returns from IL, ready to aid rolling Cleveland 'pen
DETROIT -- Shawn Armstrong spent his time during games at Progressive Field the past few weeks inside the Guardians’ bullpen. It was familiar territory for the veteran reliever, albeit under different circumstances. Armstrong had been on the 15-day IL since April 26 with a right groin strain, but he wanted
Armstrong lands on IL with right groin strain; Guardians recall Holderman
TORONTO -- The Guardians placed right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right groin strain, recalling right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.
Kwan scratched from Saturday matinee with neck stiffness
TORONTO -- Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan was a late scratch from Saturday’s lineup against the Blue Jays due to neck stiffness, marking the second straight game he was out of Cleveland's starting nine. Kwan was set to hit leadoff and play center field. Manager Stephen Vogt announced the scratch during
Top 100 prospect Ingle headed to IL after stellar start to season
TORONTO -- Guardians catching prospect Cooper Ingle has enjoyed a dynamic start to the 2026 season with Triple-A Columbus, but his red-hot run has been placed on hold. Ingle (who's ranked as the Guardians’ No. 5 prospect and No. 87 overall by MLB Pipeline) landed on the 7-day Minor League