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Injuries & Moves: Guards bolster pitching depth with Ortiz, two lefties

December 11, 2024

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

Utility man unable to play in field in '25; recovery timeline 6-8 months to return as DH
@MandyBell02
November 4, 2024

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

@MandyBell02
October 7, 2024

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

September 17, 2024

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

@MandyBell02
August 26, 2024

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

@MandyBell02
July 24, 2024

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

@MandyBell02
May 9, 2024

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

@MandyBell02
April 24, 2024

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'

@MandyBell02
April 8, 2024

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

Guardians ace placed on 15-day IL after racking up 20 K's over 12 combined innings in '24
@MandyBell02
April 6, 2024

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

@MandyBell02
March 14, 2024

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

@MandyBell02
March 14, 2024

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 

Rookie righty exits after 5 1/3 strong innings, will undergo MRI exam on Sunday
@MandyBell02
September 16, 2023

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

@MandyBell02
June 1, 2023

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'

@MandyBell02
May 3, 2023

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

@jesus_cano88 and @MandyBell02
March 28, 2023

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

Plesac, Civale land on IL just as Cleveland enters big September stretch
@MandyBell02
September 2, 2022

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

@MandyBell02
August 20, 2022

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

Left fielder (foot contusion) exits early as a precaution, snapping an 18-game hit streak
@MandyBell02
August 6, 2022

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?

@MandyBell02
July 30, 2022

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

@MandyBell02
July 14, 2022

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

@MandyBell02
May 2, 2022

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

Procedure went as expected for the 3B/OF, who could be ready for Spring Training
@MandyBell02
September 26, 2021

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

Right-hander throws second simulated game; MLB slated to remember 9/11
@MandyBell02
September 10, 2021

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

@mollyburkhardt
September 5, 2021

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