Impact As expected, Gose cleared waivers after the Guardians recently designated him for assignment for the second time this month. The 34-year-old lefty will stick around in the organization as a bullpen arm for Columbus.
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CLEVELAND GUARDIANS 92-69 · 1ST IN AL CENTRAL
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Anthony Gose - Outrighted to Triple-A The Guardians sent Gose outright to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Joey Cantillo - Recalled, set to pitch in Game 1 The Guardians recalled Cantillo from Triple-A Columbus prior to Monday's doubleheader with the Royals.
Impact Cantillo is expected to pitch in the first game of the twin bill, likely serving as a bulk reliever once opening pitcher Nick Sandlin exits the contest after working an inning or two. The Guardians had previously deployed Cantillo as a traditional starter in each of his prior four outings with the big club, but the lefty submitted an 8.47 ERA and 1.76 WHIP over 17 innings across those contests. Cantillo is expected to be returned to Columbus following the twin bill.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Will Brennan - Sitting out versus left-hander Brennan is not in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Royals.
Impact The Royals are starting lefty Cole Ragans in the afternoon contest, so the left-handed hitting Brennan will begin the game on the bench. He is a good bet to be in the lineup for the nightcap against right-hander Alec Marsh.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Bo Naylor - Idle for early game Monday Naylor is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Royals.
Impact Austin Hedges will draw the start at catcher for the early game while the Royals send a lefty (Cole Ragans) to the hill. Right-hander Alec Marsh is starting for Kansas City in the nightcap, so expect the lefty-hitting Naylor to settle back in behind the dish for that contest.
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Royals open make-or-break stretch vs. Guardians Whether the Kansas City Royals remain a serious contender for the American League Central crown could be answered over the next 10 days.Abou...
AUGUST 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lane Thomas - Reaches 30-steal mark Thomas went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.
Impact Thomas has two steals over his last nine games, but he's gone just 4-for-22 (.182) with two walks and 12 strikeouts in that span. The outfielder is batting just .132 as a Guardian, which has seen him slip into a part-time role after being a full-time option when he was traded from the Nationals. Thomas has a .231/.309/.367 slash line with 30 steals, eight home runs, 42 RBI and 49 runs scored over 99 contests this season.
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Carlos Carrasco - Closing in on live session Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Sunday that Carrasco (hip) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session by the middle of the week, Joe Noga...
Impact Until Antonetti spoke to the media Sunday, the club hadn't provided many updates on Carrasco's status since he landed on the injured list Aug. 9 with a left hip strain. Based on Antonetti's comments, Carrasco was able to resume throwing within the past week, and the 37-year-old right-hander will continue the ramp up process when he faces hitters in the coming days. Alex Cobb (fingernail) is also scheduled for a live session later this week and appears on pace to beat Carrasco back from the IL, so the Guardians may not have room in the rotation for the latter pitcher once he's fully stretched out. Carrasco had posted a 5.64 ERA over 103.2 innings over his 21 starts this season prior to being shelved with the hip injury.
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José Ramírez - Two thefts in win Ramirez went 1-for-3 with one RBI and two stolen bases in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.
Impact Ramirez was a menace on the basepaths in the third inning. He stole second and third, but he was thrown out at the plate attempting to steal home. Ramirez doesn't have elite speed, but he makes good decisions in his baserunning -- he's now 32-for-36 on steal attempts this year. He's been especially prolific lately with seven thefts over his last 12 contests despite batting .200 (8-for-40) in that span. Overall, the third baseman is up to a .274/.332/.531 slash line with 33 home runs, 103 RBI and 94 runs scored across 127 games.
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Alex Cobb - Tosses bullpen session Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said that Cobb (fingernail) was scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer repor...
Impact The team hasn't provided an update regarding how Cobb felt coming out of the side session, but assuming he was able to throw all his pitches without being inhibited by the fractured nail on his right hand, he should throw a live batting practice session by the middle of the week. Given that Cobb was first placed on the 15-day injured list this past Monday due to the fingernail issue, he may not need a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated.
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David Fry - Goes yard in win Fry went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.
Impact Fry's power has picked up in August -- he's hit five homers this month, giving him 13 for the year. That's about the only thing trending in the right direction for the 28-year-old, who has been losing playing time since he's hitting just .175 (10-for-57) across 19 games this month. Overall, Fry has a .265/.364/.454 slash line with 46 RBI, 40 runs scored, 14 doubles and four stolen bases over 102 contests.
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Jhonkensy Noel - Keeps slugging Sunday Noel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.
Impact Noel has three homers, six RBI and eight runs scored over his last five contests. The 23-year-old has settled into a starting role in right field, though his strong hitting has certainly helped him stay in the lineup. He's already at 12 homers through 41 major-league games, and he's added a .268/.331/.634 slash line with 23 RBI and 19 runs scored over 124 plate appearances.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Cantillo - Set to work behind opener Monday Cantillo will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Monday and is expected to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Nick Sandlin in the first game of the Guardians' doublehead...
Impact Cantillo had started in each of his previous four appearances with the big club, but manager Stephen Vogt will have the young lefty work behind an opener with the hope of generating better results. The 24-year-old had been roughed up over his four starts with Cleveland, recording an 8.47 ERA and 1.76 WHIP while striking out 14 and issuing nine walks over 17 innings. He's likely to be returned to Columbus following the twin bill.
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Nick Sandlin - Opening first game of twin bill Sandlin is scheduled to serve as the Guardians' opening pitcher for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Royals, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 27-year-old right-hander will be making his first career MLB start Monday, but because he hasn't been recorded more than five outs in any of his 57 appearances between the majors and Triple-A Columbus this season, he shouldn't be expected to work more than an inning or two. The Guardians are designated lefty Joey Cantillo as their 27th man for the twin bill, and he's expected to be recalled from Triple-A in advance of the early game to serve as a bulk reliever behind Sandlin.
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Matthew Boyd - Earns first win Boyd (1-0) yielded a run on three hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out four and picking up a win over Texas.
Impact Boyd didn't allow a runner to reach scoring position until the fifth inning, resulting in an RBI double from Jonah Heim. It was Boyd's third MLB appearance since returning from Tommy John surgery and he earned his first win. He completed six innings for the first time while delivering a quality start. Through three outings, Boyd owns a 2.70 ERA with a 12:5 K:BB. He's currently in line for a home matchup against the Pirates next weekend.
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Emmanuel Clase - Fans side for save Clase struck out all three batters he faced to record a save against Texas on Sunday.
Impact Clase fired nine of his 12 pitches for strikes to easily mow through the Rangers' 4-5-6 hitters. It was his first save chance since converting saves in four straight days from Aug. 10 to Aug. 13. He's delivered 18 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run, lowering his ERA to 0.60 through 60.1 innings. Clase has converted 38 of his 41 save chances and is nearing his third straight 40-save campaign.
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Jhonkensy Noel scores on a throwing error | 08/25/2024 Jhonkensy Noel reaches home safely following a throwing error on a failed pickoff attempt
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José Ramírez plates Steven Kwan with a sac fly | 08/25/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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Lane Thomas steals second base, call stands | 08/25/2024 Lane Thomas steals second base and the call stands after a challenge
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Emmanuel Clase's 38th save of the season | 08/25/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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David Fry's solo home run (13) | 08/25/2024 David Fry crushes a solo home run to left field for his 13th homer of the season, extending the Guardians' lead to 4-2
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Steven Kwan's nifty diving catch | 08/25/2024 Steven Kwan flashes the leather in left field, laying out to make a smooth diving catch in the 3rd inning
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Stephen Vogt on Boyd, importance of winning series | 08/25/2024 Manager Stephen Vogt discusses Matthew Boyd's outing, taking advantage of opportunities and more following the Guardians' 4-2 win
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Joey Cantillo - Could start Monday The Guardians will designate Cantillo as the 27th man for Monday's doubleheader against the Royals, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Guardians have yet to officially announce their starting plans, but Cantillo and Logan Allen are the favorites to get the starting nods. Cantillo was demoted to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, but he can make a quick return to the majors due to the doubleheader. The 24-year-old has struggled in his first taste of the big leagues this year with an 8.47 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 14:9 K:BB over 17 innings.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Logan Allen - Set to pitch Monday Allen will be called up to pitch in Monday's doubleheader against the Royals, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Cleveland hasn't officially announced its starters for the twin bill, but Allen and Joey Cantillo appear set to start in some order. Allen has made 19 starts for the Guardians this season and has a 5.56 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 78:37 K:BB across 92.1 innings.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Boyd, Guardians handle Rangers in rubber game Matthew Boyd allowed one run over six strong innings and Jhonkensy Noel and David Fry homered as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting T...
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