ImpactKwan hits the bench against lefty Tarik Skubal, meaning he's now sat against six of the last nine southpaws the Guardians have faced. Ernie Clement will start in left field.
MAY 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Steven Kwan - Hits bench against leftyKwan will sit Friday against the Tigers.
Andrés Giménez - On bench against leftyGimenez will sit Friday against the Tigers.
ImpactGimenez had been in the lineup against three of the last four lefties the Guardians had faced, but he'll sit here against southpaw Tarik Skubal. Yu Chang will get the start at second base while Amed Rosario starts at shortstop.
MAY 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE
José Ramírez - In Friday's lineupRamirez (lower leg) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers, batting third and playing third base.
ImpactRamirez was pulled from Thursday's game against the Reds after fouling the ball off his right shin, but the injury apparently won't cost him any games. That's great news for the Guardians, as Ramirez is hitting a typically excellent .280/.377/.553 on the year.
MAY 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jose Barrero - Starting rehab stintBarrero (hand) is reporting to Triple-A Louisville to begin a rehab assignment Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ImpactBarrero has been on the injured list all season after undergoing surgery on his hand in March, but he's now in the final stages of his rehab program. The 24-year-old figures to require an extended run with Louisville to get up to speed before being activated from the injured list.
MAY 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers starting lineups for May 20, 2022Aaron Civale and the Guardians face Tarik Skubal and the Tigers at Progressive Field.
MAY 20, 2022•CLEVELAND.COM
Graham Ashcraft - Promoted to big leaguesAshcraft had his contract selected by the Reds on Friday.
ImpactCincinnati placed multiple players on the restricted list that can't travel to Canada, and Ashcraft will join the club to provide bullpen depth. The 24-year-old has started seven games at Triple-A Louisville this season and has a 2.48 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 30:17 K:BB over 32.2 innings, but he's not expected to start this weekend in Toronto with Luis Castillo, Hunter Greene and Connor Overton lining up to start for the Reds.
MAY 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Taylor Motter - Joins big clubMotter had his contract selected by the Reds on Friday.
ImpactThe 32-year-old will serve as a substitute player this weekend in Toronto since the Reds missing multiple players who cannot travel to Canada. Motter has a .245/.344/.566 slash line in 15 games at Triple-A Louisville this season and is unlikely to be a significant factor during his time in the majors.
MAY 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE
