Latest Guardians injuries and transactions

August 21st, 2026

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

LATEST INJURIES

1B
Injury: Lower back inflammation
IL date: Aug. 19 (10-day IL)
Expected return: September
Status: Began to feel back tightness during Aug. 7-9 series in Chicago, manager Stephen Vogt said. Felt issue during Aug. 19 game, which prompted move to IL. Team awaiting MRI results. (Last updated: Aug. 19) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right arm fatigue
IL date: Aug. 7 (15-day IL)
Expected return: September
Status: Threw bullpen session on Aug. 19 and during weekend of Aug. 15. Expected to begin rehab assignment as next step. (Last updated: Aug. 19) More >>

RHP
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: July 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 3)
Expected return: Potentially September
Status: Has a "moderate to high-grade calf strain," per manager Stephen Vogt. Suffered injury on July 24. (Last updated: Aug. 3) 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

Aug. 19
• 1B : Placed on 10-day IL with lower back inflammation
• UTIL : Recalled from Triple-A Columbus

Aug. 15
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Columbus
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Columbus

Aug. 14
• RHP : Activated off 60-day injured list with Triple-A Columbus