Guardians' injury updates & roster moves
This page will be updated throughout the offseason to track all of the Guardians' moves, along with the progress of any injured players.
Fry undergoes elbow procedure, will miss Opening Day
Just because the news was expected doesn’t mean it’s any easier for the Guardians to swallow. David Fry, the man who became baseball’s most unexpected All-Star and helped carry the Cleveland offense through the postseason, underwent a procedure to repair a ligament in his right elbow and will miss Opening
Guardians sub in Martínez for injured Freeman on ALDS roster
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians knew infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman had success against Tigers ace Tarik Skubal earlier in the year. This was one of the biggest reasons the utility man was carried on the ALDS roster. But now, he won’t have his chance to step into the batter’s box against the
Straw's 1st game back short-lived after he replaces Kwan on roster
CLEVELAND -- Myles Straw was summoned twice Tuesday -- first to the roster to replace an injured Steven Kwan, then to the basepaths to pinch-run for Kyle Manzardo in a key spot in the seventh inning. The latter stint lasted seconds. Straw was picked off first base about as quickly
Guards' No. 4 prospect Chourio suffers season-ending injury
CLEVELAND -- And just like that, Jaison Chourio’s season is over. The Guardians’ No. 4 prospect, as ranked by MLB Pipeline, suffered a fractured left wrist on Saturday while attempting to make a diving catch in the outfield for Single-A Lynchburg. He will miss the remainder of the year. There’s
Bibee exits after 5 innings due to cramping in quads, hamstrings
CLEVELAND -- Everything you needed to know about how Tanner Bibee felt coming off the mound before the start of the sixth inning was reflected in the way he spiked his glove down the stairs en route to the home clubhouse. An injury wasn’t supposed to be how it ended.
Top prospect DeLauter's fractured foot won't require surgery
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians hoped they were just being extra cautious with Chase DeLauter, their top prospect. But now, they’ve learned he has a fracture in his left foot once again. DeLauter reported pain in his foot while running the bases in a game with Double-A Akron on April 25.
Williams shut down after setback in elbow recovery
CLEVELAND -- The blows keep coming to the Guardians’ rotation. Gavin Williams seemed to be on the road to recovery when, after his three-inning start in Arizona, he experienced the same soreness in the back of his right elbow that shut him down during Spring Training. He flew to Cleveland
Bieber emotional ahead of surgery: 'I was falling back in love with pitching'
CLEVELAND -- Shane Bieber was speaking so casually. It almost seemed as if he was numb to the season-ending news he received just days ago. But after nearly 10 minutes of speaking, the emotion became palpable. It was a simple question, “Do you think the work you put in at
'We feel for Shane': Bieber bracing for elbow surgery
MINNEAPOLIS -- For the second consecutive year, the Guardians are going to lose Shane Bieber for a significant amount of time due to elbow trouble. This time, surgery is required. On Saturday, the Guardians announced that Bieber will need to get surgery to reconstruct his ulnar collateral ligament. The team
Guardians reliever Stephan to undergo elbow surgery
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The bad news keeps coming for Cleveland pitching. After learning that prospect Daniel Espino again needed shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the 2024 season, the Guardians also found out reliever Trevor Stephan will have to undergo UCL reconstruction in the next 7-14 days. On top
Espino has shoulder surgery, expected to miss '24 season
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Once again, Guardians pitching prospect Daniel Espino has undergone surgery. On Wednesday in Los Angeles, Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed yet another surgery on Espino’s right shoulder -- this time to repair an injury to the shoulder capsule and rotator cuff. He’s not expected to pitch in 2024.
Bibee's right hip injury on Guards' minds after comeback win
CLEVELAND -- This was the one scenario the Guardians were hoping to avoid this year. Cleveland knew that with a trio of rookie hurlers in its rotation, it would be difficult to have all three take on more innings than any of them had in the past without a single
Cleveland's rotation quandary solved ... for now with new IL stint
MINNEAPOLIS -- Well, all the big decisions the Guardians needed to make in regards to their rotation seem to be sorted out … at least for the time being. Aaron Civale is set to come off the injured list to start on Friday in Minnesota. Triston McKenzie will be right
Espino (shoulder surgery) out 12-14 months: 'It's just unfortunate'
NEW YORK -- Once again, the Guardians have received less-than-ideal news about their top prospect. On Tuesday, right-hander Daniel Espino underwent right shoulder surgery (anterior capsule repair) in Los Angeles. He's expected to return to game activity in 12 to 14 months. “Daniel is such an extraordinary worker,” Guardians president
McKenzie to rest for 2 weeks with shoulder strain
PHOENIX -- The Guardians will have to start the year without Triston McKenzie in their rotation after an MRI revealed a strain in his right teres major muscle. McKenzie will be shut down from throwing for two weeks, and may need up to eight weeks to return to play. He
Guardians fall to M's as pitching injuries take toll
CLEVELAND -- Nothing has been working in the Guardians’ favor over the past week. The team carried a streak of 27 consecutive innings without scoring a run into the seventh inning on Friday night before eventually falling, 6-1, to the Mariners at Progressive Field. And while the offense continues to
Hedges' early exit could open door for next Guardians debut
CLEVELAND -- Do the Guardians have another Major League debut in store? Guardians catcher Austin Hedges was removed from Friday’s 5-2 victory in the series opener against the White Sox at Progressive Field in the middle of the fifth inning with a sprained right ankle. His tests postgame revealed no
Kwan's maturity on display amid stellar rookie season
CLEVELAND -- Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan had a choice: attempt to save his 18-game hit streak or prioritize his health. Maybe it’s a decision that would be difficult for some players, especially those who are only a few months into their big league careers, but there’s a reason Guardians
Will Naylor's woes affect Guardians' Deadline strategy?
ST. PETERSBURG -- Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor has dealt with (and played through) his fair share of bumps and bruises this year. But now that he’s being sent for some tests on Monday when the club returns home after experiencing right ankle soreness on Saturday, the team may have
Bullpen scrambles, steps up for injured Civale
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians knew that Shane Bieber’s complete game in the matinee of the doubleheader against the White Sox on Tuesday was crucial in saving their bullpen during this difficult stretch in their schedule. But little did they know how badly they’d need their relief corps on Wednesday. After
Guardians' No. 3 prospect Arías fractures hand
Gabriel Arías won’t be able to make his return to the Majors any time soon. Arías fractured his right hand (fifth metacarpal) in Sunday’s contest with Triple-A Columbus. He’s still undergoing all the necessary tests and evaluations to determine his timeline, but he’s already expected to miss several weeks of
No. 3 prospect Nolan Jones has surgery
CLEVELAND -- The road to recovery for Indians No. 3 prospect Nolan Jones begins now. Jones was placed on Triple-A Columbus’ 7-day injured list on Sept. 1 with an ankle injury that later resulted in surgery. According to Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti, Jones officially underwent a procedure
Bieber ramps up intensity, nears rehab stint
CLEVELAND -- It’s not set in stone, but all signs are pointing toward Shane Bieber closing in on starting his rehab assignment. The Indians ace logged a successful second simulated game on Thursday afternoon at Triple-A Columbus, throwing two innings without any problems. “The volume increased, but also his intensity
Civale slotted to return to rotation Tuesday
BOSTON -- Aaron Civale’s next start will come in the big leagues, with the right-hander scheduled to start Tuesday vs. Minnesota, the club announced. “I think he came out of his last start feeling very good -- 71 pitches, I believe,” acting manager DeMarlo Hale said on Friday. “So his