AUGUST 1, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Guardians Standout Player Of The Week: August 1Jose Ramirez is the standout player of the week after being a big part of the Guardians’ offense during their road trip.
Luke Bard - Comes off 40-man rosterThe Rays designated Bard for assignment Monday.
ImpactHe'll cede his spot on the 40-man roster to lefty reliever Garrett Cleavinger, whom the Rays acquired from the Dodgers on Monday. Before he was optioned to Triple-A Durham over the weekend, Bard made eight appearances out of the Tampa Bay bullpen this season and submitted a 1.93 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 8:7 K:BB across 14 innings.
AUGUST 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Garrett Cleavinger - Headed to Tampa BayThe Rays acquired Cleavinger from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for minor-league outfielder German Tapia, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ImpactCleavinger, a 28-year-old lefty reliever has made four appearances for the Dodgers this season but has otherwise spent most of the campaign at Triple-A Oklahoma City, with whom he's generated a 2.79 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 47:17 K:BB across 29 innings. The Rays could give him a look out of their bullpen at some point in the second half, but for the time being, he'll report to Triple-A Durham with his new organization.
AUGUST 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Top Tampa Bay Rays prospect Taj Bradley makes Durham debut, while Mudcats split againBradley made his Triple-A debut in the Bulls’ three-game series against the Norfolk Tides before the team faced off against Lehigh Valley la...
AUGUST 1, 2022•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Will Benson - En route to big leaguesThe Guardians confirmed Monday that Benson will be called up from Triple-A Columbus ahead of Cleveland's series opener with the Diamondbacks, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer...
ImpactThe lefty-hitting Benson has gotten exposure to all three outfield spots in addition to making three starts at first base for Columbus this season, and the latter position is where he may end up having his clearest path to playing time as he begins his tenure in the big leagues. The Guardians were down both of their top two first baseman -- Josh Naylor (ankle) and Owen Miller (forearm) -- for Sunday's 5-3 win over the Rays, so it's possible either of the two is placed on the 10-day injured list Monday to facilitate room for Benson. Prior to his promotion, the 24-year-old Benson had enjoyed a huge season at Columbus, where he slashed .275/.424/.516 with 17 home runs and 16 stolen bases while striking out in only 22.7 percent of his plate appearances.
AUGUST 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Guardians, Arizona Diamondbacks series preview, pitching matchupsDiamondbacks come to Progressive Field for the first time since 2014.
AUGUST 1, 2022•CLEVELAND.COM
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cleveland Guardians Box Score - August 01, 2022 - The AthleticGet real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Cleveland Guardians at 11:10pm UTC on August 01, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, score...
AUGUST 1, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
