Latest Guardians injuries and transactions

September 20th, 2026

LATEST INJURIES

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

RP  
Injury: Right wrist inflammation
IL date: Sept. 4 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late September 
Status: Received injection in wrist on Sept. 19. Expected to resume throwing on Sept. 21. Exited rehab appearance with Triple-A Columbus on Sept. 17 due to wrist issue.  (Last updated: Sept. 20)

RHP
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: July 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 3)
Expected return: Late September
Status: Made rehab appearances with Triple-A Columbus on Sept. 11, 15, 17 and 20. On track for activation week of Sept. 21. (Last updated: Sept. 20) More >>

1B
Injury: Lower back inflammation
IL date: Aug. 19 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Potentially September
Status: Set to continue baseball activities on Sept. 22. (Last updated: Sept. 20) More >>

RHP (Guardians' No. 11 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