Latest Guardians injuries and transactions

September 13th, 2026

LATEST INJURIES

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Guardians injury news and transactions.

RHP
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: July 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 3)
Expected return: Late September
Status: Will pitch in a game with Triple-A Columbus in Louisville on Sept. 11. (Last updated: Sept. 11) More >>

1B
Injury: Lower back inflammation
IL date: Aug. 19 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Potentially September
Status: Has “begun his return to swing progression,” per manager Stephen Vogt. Team hopeful of return by end of regular season.  (Last updated: Sept. 11) More >>

RP  
Injury: Right wrist inflammation
IL date: Sept. 4 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late September 
Status: Threw a bullpen in Cleveland on Sept. 11 and will throw at least one more bullpen before the club decides what his next steps will be. (Last updated: Sept. 11) More >>

RHP (Guardians' No. 12 prospect)
Injury: Right UCL repair surgery
IL date: June 10 (7-day Minor League IL, transferred to 60-day IL on July 7)
Expected return: Late 2027
Status: Underwent right UCL repair surgery on July 6 with Dr. Keith Meister. Typical return-to-play timeline is 10 to 12 months. (Last updated: July 17) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Sept. 13 
• RHP Connor Brogdon: Recalled from Triple-A Columbus
• RHP Franco Aleman: Optioned to Triple-A Columbus

Sept. 6
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Columbus
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Columbus
• RHP : Cleared waivers and accepted outright to Triple-A Columbus

Sept. 4
• RHP : Placed on 15-day IL with right wrist inflammation
• RHP : Activated off 15-day IL
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Columbus
• RHP Carlos Hernández: Designated for assignment
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Columbus
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Columbus