FEBRUARY 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Phillies sign veteran C Cam Gallagher The Philadelphia Phillies signed catcher Cam Gallagher to a minor league contract on Sunday and invited him to major league spring training....
Limited role in final month Gallagher played in just eight games in September, going 1-for-20 (.050).
Impact Gallagher's usage declined with Bo Naylor earning the starting role behind the dish and David Fry settling in as backup. Over 149 plate appearances this season, Gallagher slashed a terrible .126/.154/.168 with six doubles, seven RBI, six runs scored and no home runs. He's still a fine defensive catcher, but there's likely little future for him in Cleveland.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians option rookie infielder to Triple-A, activate catcher from injured list Cam Gallagher returns to the Cleveland roster after recovering from a concussion. Brayan Rocchio heads to Columbus.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM
Returns from injured list The Guardians activated Gallagher from the 7-day concussion IL on Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact After being taken out of Cleveland's game Aug. 16 against Cincinnati, Gallagher will return to the active roster after a minimum stay on the 7-day concussion IL. However, the 30-year-old backstop has been a liability at the plate with a .339 OPS through 127 plate appearances this season and remains unlikely to see consistent playing time behind Bo Naylor.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Enters 7-day concussion IL Gallagher (head) was placed on the 7-day injured list with a concussion Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gallagher was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Reds to undergo precautionary testing. There was hope that he would be day-to-day, but the worst results showed, pushing him to the 7-day injured list.
AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits contest Gallagher (head) was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Reds to undergo precautionary testing, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Gallagher went 0-for-1 before sustaining the head injury. He can be considered day-to-day until the results of those tests are known, but there's a chance he could end up on the 7-day concussion injured list if the results aren't good.
AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Have Guardians' catchers been lost in the shadow of rookie pitchers' success? Hey, Hoynsie Let's not forget the work of catchers Bo Naylor, Cam Gallagher and David Fry.
AUGUST 12, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM
Starting Friday Gallagher is starting at catcher and batting ninth Friday versus the Diamondbacks.
Impact Gallagher will take over behind the plate Friday after Mike Zunino was designated for assignment by the Guardians. Gallagher could now become Cleveland's primary catcher, though he has produced an anemic .147/.177/.187 slash line over 75 at-bats in 29 games this season. Other options behind the plate moving forward include 27-year-old David Fry, who is on the major-league roster right now, and top prospect Bo Naylor, who's with Triple-A Columbus.
JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Drives in two runs Gallagher went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 5-0 win over the Orioles.
Impact Gallagher has played infrequently as the Guardians' backup catcher, and this was his second two-RBI game of the year. It's been an ugly May for Gallagher -- he's gone 5-for-32 (.156) over 12 contests. While he remains in the backup role, he could be at risk of losing his spot on the Guardians' roster if they decide to call up Bo Naylor for an extended look in the majors.
MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Gallagher, Logan Allen lift Guardians over Orioles Cam Gallagher had a large cheering section in Baltimore, and he put on a show in the Guardians' 5-0 win over the Orioles on Memorial Day.
MAY 29, 2023 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
'Fun to watch': Gallagher flashes arm, collects clutch hit CHICAGO -- The tension Cam Gallagher had been carrying was palpable as he roared running down the first base line in the seventh inning on T...
MAY 18, 2023 • MLB.COM
Gallagher gets key hit as Cleveland Guardians beat Chicago White Sox 3-1
Cam Gallagher hit an RBI single during Cleveland’s two-run seventh inning, and the Guardians beat Dylan Cease and the Chicago White Sox 3-1MAY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hitting ninth vs. Seattle Gallagher is hitting ninth and behind the plate for Saturday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Gallagher will be the backstop with Aaron Civale on the mound. Mike Zunino started the first two games of the year for the Guardians, but he'll get a night of rest to at least begin Saturday's contest.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Added to roster Gallagher had his contract selected by the Guardians from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.
Impact Gallagher and Meibrys Viloria both made the roster and will be behind Mike Zunino on the depth chart. The fantasy value among the trio figures to be pretty minimal.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Gallagher, Meibrys Viloria, Xzavion Curry complete Guardians' 26-man roster Right-hander Cody Morris was placed on the 60-day injured list, while right-hander Jason Bilous was designated for assignment to create spot...
MARCH 30, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM
Makes Opening Day roster Gallagher has been informed that he's made the Opening Day roster for the Guardians, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gallagher will be one of three catchers on the roster, with Mike Zunino as the starter and Meibrys Viloria also on the club. Gallagher signed a minor-league contract in January with Cleveland, so the Guardians will have to make room on the 40-man roster in order to purchase his contract.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Gallagher Looks Like He'll Be The Guardians Backup Catcher Cam Gallagher is in a good position to be the second-string catcher for the Cleveland Guardians.
MARCH 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joins Cleveland on minors deal Gallagher signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Wednesday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gallagher will head to Cleveland after being released by the Orioles in early November, joining the Guardians on a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to big-league spring training in February. The catcher spent the 2022 campaign as a member of the Royals, producing a .214/.267/.333 slash line with five doubles, five RBI and a run scored over 42 at-bats in 18 games. With newly-acquired Mike Zunino (shoulder) recovering from thoracic outlet surgery he underwent in July, Gallagher could find himself on the Opening Day roster if Zunino were to suffer a setback, though the latter is expected to ready to go for spring training.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Parts ways with Baltimore Gallagher rejected his outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday and elected free agency, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Gallagher was claimed off waivers by the Orioles in September but won't remain with the organization through the offseason. He never saw the field in Baltimore but appeared in 18 games earlier in the year for Kansas City and went 9-for-42 with no home runs and five RBI.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fading Orioles drop 6th of 8, fall to last-place Red Sox 1-0
Rich Hill pitched five scoreless innings, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the fading Baltimore Orioles 1-0SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cronenworth, Padres beat Dodgers 5-4 in 10 innings
Jake Cronenworth singled home the winning run off Heath Hembree with one out in the 10th inning, and the San Diego Padres beat Los Angeles 5-4 on a wet Friday night to keep the Dod...SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lance Lynn, Jose Abreu lift White Sox over Royals 4-1
Lance Lynn threw four-hit ball over six innings, Jose Abreu homered for the second consecutive game and Eloy Jiménez hit three singles as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City...AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A look at buyers and sellers from busy MLB trade deadline
This is quite a time to be a season ticket holder for the San Diego PadresAUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals trade Whit Merrifield and Cam Gallagher, focus on 2023 Royals GM J.J. Picollo: “There’s depth coming behind Whit that allows us the freedom to make moves moving forward."
AUGUST 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sent to San Diego Gallagher was acquired by the Padres from the Royals on Tuesday in exchange for Brent Rooker, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Impact A longtime backup for Kansas City, Gallagher will now head to San Diego, and he's likely to fill a similar role behind Austin Nola and Jorge Alfaro, assuming he remains in the majors. Gallagher has a .656 OPS in 171 career major-league contests.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
