AUSTIN HEDGES NEWS

Not in Friday's lineup Hedges will sit Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Hedges hits the bench for the second time in there games. He's hitting an anemic .172/.226/273 on the year and hasn't posted a batting average above .200 since 2018 but has nonetheless started 40 of Cleveland's first 60 games behind the plate. Luke Maile will get the nod this time around.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland works rundown to remember against Rockies: Guardians takeaways Austin Hedges couldnt find the handle on the ball, but the Guardians still managed to turn a rare 1-2-1-5 double play Tuesday night in the 1...

JUNE 15, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Steps out of lineup Hedges is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Colorado.

Impact Hedges started the past two games and will receive a breather Wednesday. Luke Maile will take over behind the dish for Cleveland.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Terry Francona, Austin Hedges on automated strike zones in MLB: 'Somebody would be fighting a computer' Francona is still not sold on an automated strike zone, while Austin Hedges said it would limit catchers.

JUNE 14, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Ramirez continues tear with 3 RBIs, Guardians beat A's 6-3

José Ramírez drove in three runs to extend his major league-leading RBI total to 59 and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-3

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Thursday Hedges isn't in the lineup Thursday against Oakland.

Impact Hedges went 1-for-8 with an RBI and a strikeout over his last two games and will be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six matchups. Luke Maile will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Game 2 lineup Hedges is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Rangers.

Impact Hedges went 0-for-4 during the matinee, and it's not a surprise he won't be starting both ends of the twin bill. Luke Maile will take over behind the plate in the nightcap.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Monday Hedges is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Monday's series opener versus the Rangers.

Impact After missing two straight contests with a hip issue, Hedges will return to the starting lineup Monday. Following an 0-for-11 stretch, he has gone 3-for-8 with a three run homer in his last two games.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to hip issue Hedges was held out of the lineup for the final two games of the Guardians' weekend series with the Orioles after tweaking his left hip late in Friday's 6-3 win, Joe Trezza of MLB....

Impact After receiving Saturday off, Hedges was expected to be ready to go for Sunday's series finale, but the Guardians opted to give him an extra day off to heal up. Cleveland hasn't added another catcher to the active roster as insurance, so Hedges appears likely to avoid a trip to the injured list. The Guardians return to action Monday against the Rangers.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giménez's 3-run HR propels Guardians past Orioles 3-2

Andrés Giménez hit a three-run homer, Zach Plesac had eight strikeouts over six innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 to win their first series at Camd...

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catcher Austin Hedges gets one more day of rest: Guardians takeaways Catcher Austin Hedges is expected to return to the starting lineup Monday against Texas at Progressive Field.

JUNE 5, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Mancini hits long home run, Orioles beat Guardians 5-4

Trey Mancini hit the longest home run by an Orioles player this season, Rougned Odor had a shot that landed on Eutaw Street and Baltimore beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup Hedges isn't starting Saturday against the Orioles.

Impact Hedges will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 2-for-4 in Friday's series opener. Luke Maile is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Hedges isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Royals.

Impact Hedges started in the last two games and went 1-for-7 with a three-run homer, a walk and two strikeouts. Luke Maile will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs three-run homer Hedges went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Royals.

Impact Hedges came into Tuesday's contest with only two hits in his past 25 at-bats, but he went deep during the third inning with his third long ball of the campaign. The 29-year-old remains off the fantasy radar with a .155/.223/.282 slash line through 34 games.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians erase run at home with the Austin Hedges Boogie: 1, 2, shuffle, dive Right fielder Oscar Gonzalez and catcher Austin Hedges combine to retire the tying run at the plate Tuesday night against the Royals.

JUNE 1, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Hedges' three-run homer helps Guardians beat Royals 8-3

Austin Hedges hit a three-run homer and rookie Oscar Gonzalez doubled in two runs, sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Hedges is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Andre Knott of Bally Sports Ohio reports.

Impact Hedges is 2-for-22 over his last eight appearances and will step out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Detroit. Luke Maile will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Hedges isn't starting Thursday against the Tigers.

Impact Hedges started in the last two games and went 0-for-5 with an RBI, a walk and a strikeouts. Luke Maile will take over behind the dish and bat ninth Thursday.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel helps Astros beat Guardians 2-1 to win series

Yuli Gurriel and José Siri had two hits each, Cristian Javier tied a career high with nine strikeouts and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 to win their series

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valdez sharp, Tucker homers as Astros down Guardians 7-3

Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Kyle Tucker led the offense with a three-run homer to help the Houston Astros to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Monday Hedges isn't starting Monday against the Astros.

Impact Hedges will get a breather after he went 2-for-11 with a double, a run and three strikeouts over the last four games. Luke Maile will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Hedges is not in Sunday's lineup against the Twins.

Impact He is hitting .222 with one home run in eight games this month. Luke Maile will get the start at catcher and bat ninth.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits third homer Hedges went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 12-8 loss to the Twins.

Impact Hedges' fifth-inning blast tied the game at 2-2, but the offense was just getting started on both sides. The catcher has been solid in May, going 6-for-24 (.250) with three RBI and three runs scored in seven games. Overall, he owns a .176/.238/.297 slash line with three homers, seven RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base in 82 plate appearances. His defensive work behind the dish will keep him in the lineup more often than backup Luke Maile.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis slam in 9-run inning, Twins beat virus-hit Guardians

Royce Lewis hit a grand slam for his first big league homer, capping a nine-run fifth inning that sent the Minnesota Twins past the coronavirus-struck Cleveland Guardians 12-8

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS