Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon
news

Guardians injury report arrow-downArrow Down icon Arrow Up icon

Latest Guardians injuries and transactions

8:25 PM EDT

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

DeLauter (rib cage) resumes baseball activities, could return in upcoming homestand

@tim_stebbins
8:19 PM EDT

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

@tim_stebbins
June 21, 2026

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

June 17, 2026

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

June 17, 2026

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

June 16, 2026

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

@tim_stebbins
June 14, 2026

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

Martínez (left foot contusion) could return to lineup on Tuesday
@tim_stebbins
June 14, 2026

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

@tim_stebbins
June 14, 2026

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

@tim_stebbins
June 13, 2026

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

@tim_stebbins
June 3, 2026

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

@tim_stebbins
May 31, 2026

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

@tim_stebbins
May 25, 2026

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

@tim_stebbins
May 18, 2026

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

@tim_stebbins
April 26, 2026

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

@tim_stebbins
April 25, 2026

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

@tim_stebbins
April 24, 2026

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

Gaddis joins Guards in Atlanta, could be activated soon

@tim_stebbins
April 12, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Guardians’ trip to Atlanta this weekend also marked an opportunity for Hunter Gaddis to return home. And it might not be long before the stout setup man returns to the mound for Cleveland. Gaddis joined the Guardians in Atlanta ahead of their matchup against the Braves on

With Arias out 4-8 weeks, how will Guards' roster shift?

@tim_stebbins
April 8, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is facing an extended absence due to the left hamstring strain he suffered in Monday’s 4-2 loss to the Royals at Progressive Field. Arias underwent an MRI and a clinical examination that confirmed he has a moderate strain, the Guardians announced. The 26-year-old is

Arias (hamstring) placed on IL; Brito recalled by Guardians

@tim_stebbins
April 7, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Gabriel Arias landed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a moderate left hamstring strain, which is expected to sideline the Guardians’ shortstop for “a little while,” manager Stephen Vogt said. Arias suffered the injury in the fifth inning of Monday’s 4-2 loss to the Royals at

DeLauter's breakout slowed by injury, hopefully not for long

April 1, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Guardians rookie right fielder Chase DeLauter exited Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers with a left foot contusion after fouling a pitch off the foot in the top of the first inning. DeLauter was checked on by a trainer but stayed in to finish his at-bat, grounding

Guardians hopeful Bibee (right shoulder) could make next start

@tim_stebbins
March 29, 2026

SEATTLE -- The Guardians are taking things day by day with starter Tanner Bibee after he exited his Opening Day start against the Mariners on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation. Bibee has continued his normal between-starts throwing program since his early departure from the Guardians' 6-4 win over the Mariners

Bibee exits Opening Day start with right shoulder inflammation

@tim_stebbins
March 27, 2026

SEATTLE -- Tanner Bibee's second opportunity at his first career Opening Day start came to an abrupt end on Thursday at T-Mobile Park, when the Guardians right-hander exited just before beginning the bottom of the sixth inning with right shoulder inflammation. Bibee appeared in discomfort after throwing his final warmup

J-Ram exits Sunday's game with left shoulder inflammation

@tim_stebbins
March 15, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Suffice to say, José Ramírez is indispensable to the Guardians’ success and their plans for 2026. So, alarm bells went off when the 33-year-old was removed from Sunday’s game against the A’s at Goodyear Ballpark. Carter Kieboom pinch-hit for Ramírez in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Valera (calf strain) out several days; Schneeman (ankle) back soon

@tim_stebbins
March 14, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. -- George Valera is dealing with a left calf strain that will keep him out of the starting lineup in the coming days, manager Stephen Vogt noted Saturday. Valera last played in Monday’s 6-2 win over the Royals at Surprise Stadium, when he went 1-for-3 with a single.