GABRIEL ARIAS NEWS

Gets start in right field Arias is starting in right field and batting sixth for the Guardians on Friday against the Angels.

Impact Arias has been seeing regular work in right versus lefties since Oscar Gonzalez was sent down. He's hitting just .204/.278/.306 this season, which unfortunately means he's fit right in with the rest of the Cleveland offense.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"He's Too Important To Our Future:" Guardians Want Gabriel Arias To Get More Playing Time The Cleveland Guardians are willing to play Gabriel Arias in the outfield in order to get him more at-bats.

MAY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to utility role Arias is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Arias recently wrapped up a seven-game stretch in which he made six starts in the infield, but his path to steady playing time has likely closed now that Amed Rosario is healthy again after recently overcoming a back injury. Josh Naylor, Josh Bell, Andres Gimenez, Rosario and Jose Ramirez will continue to make up the Guardians' four starters in the infield and at designated hitter more often than not, forcing Arias to settle for a limited role as a utility man.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fourth straight start Arias will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Arias will be picking up his fourth consecutive start Wednesday, with three coming at shortstop while Amed Rosario has been on the mend from a back injury. Though prior reports have suggested Rosario is due to return to the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com relayed Wednesday that the Guardians planned to call up top middle-infield prospect Brayan Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus, which likely implies more concern about Rosario's health than anticipated. Even if Rosario winds up on the injured list, Rocchio would most likely inherit the everyday gig at shortstop, resulting in Arias fading back into a utility role.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting a start at first base Arias is starting at first base and batting second for the Guardians in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact It's the second game in a row that Arias has been in the two spot for the Guardians after he filled in at shortstop for Amed Rosario (back) on Sunday. Arias is just 1-for-12 versus lefties this season, but that one hit was a home run. He'll go up against southpaw Matthew Boyd in this contest.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kemp's RBI single in 9th gives A's 4-3 win over Guardians

Tony Kemp hit a game-ending single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Oakland Athletics a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in loss Arias went 1-for-4 with a homer in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics.

Impact Arias tied the game at 2-2 with a solo blast off J.P. Sears. It's the first homer of the season for the 23-year-old, and he second of his young MLB career in 21 career games. Arias is expected to get regular playing time against left-handers, and should be eligible for multiple positions in the next couple of months.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Gabriel Arias Blasts His First Home Run Of The Season Gabriel Arias hits his first home run of the 2023 MLB season as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Oakland Athletics.

APRIL 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets start at 1B Arias is hitting sixth and playing first base Tuesday against the Athletics.

Impact Arias is expected to serve in a utility role this season that will see him play all over the diamond, and he's getting a look at first in the early part of the campaign. Josh Naylor is the designated hitter for Tuesday's contest, and Josh Bell will get a day off.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first start of season Arias is hitting sixth and playing third base against the Mariners on Sunday.

Impact Arias will get his first start of the year with left-hander Marco Gonzales on the bump for Seattle. Jose Ramirez will get a rest on defense as the designated hitter, and Josh Naylor will take a seat for the series finale. Arias is expected to serve as a utility player who will get starts all over the infield during the 2023 campaign.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Monday's contest Arias (hand) is listed as an available reserve option for Monday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Arias hasn't played in any games since Friday after suffering a right hand contusion, but he looks like he could get the chance to see action in the Guardians' penultimate contest of the spring. Even if the Guardians stay away from him Monday, Arias should be able to play in Tuesday's spring finale versus the Diamondbacks, putting him on track to head into Opening Day at full strength. He's expected to serve as a utility man for Cleveland and likely won't be in line for steady at-bats so long as all of the Guardians' core infielders are healthy.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with bruise on right hand Guardians manager Terry Francona announced that Arias left Friday's game against the Cubs with a contusion on his right hand, Mandy Bell of MLB.comreports.

Impact Arias was hit in the same hand that he broke in 2022, but he underwent a scan and everything has come back OK according to Francona. The utility player is not scheduled to undergo X-rays just yet, but the team might be waiting for any swelling to go down. For now, Arias should be considered day-to-day.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Gabriel Arias leaves game after getting hit on the hand by a pitch Guardians utility infielder Gabriel Arias suffered a broken right hand last year at Class AAA Columbus.

MARCH 25, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Leaves Friday after HBP Arias left Friday's Cactus League game after being hit near his hand by a pitch, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Arias had a broken right hand that sidelined him in 2022, and he is expected to serve as a utility player for the Guardians in 2023. He immediately dropped to the ground after being hit, and looked to be in significant pain. If he ends up landing on the IL to begin the season, Tyler Freeman might be recalled to take Arias' spot on Cleveland's bench.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to fill utility role Arias has hit .350 (14-for-40) with three doubles, three RBI, 10 runs scored and four stolen bases across 15 Cactus League games.

Impact Tyler Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, paving the way for Arias to serve as the Guardians' main utility man off the bench. Arias' bat has certainly earned him the chance to start the season at the major-league level, and his contact-and-speed approach fits well with the team. The 23-year-old slashed .191/.321/.319 with three extra-base hits and a stolen base in a 16-game sample last season.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could see time in outfield Arias will get some playing time in the outfield during spring training, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Arias is a natural shortstop, but Amed Rosario is likely to start there barring injury or an extended slump. Arias saw some time around the infield last season, and adding at least one corner outfield position could give him another path to playing time if the Guardians run into injury trouble. He hit just .191 and struck out 28.1 percent of the time over 57 plate appearances in the majors last season, so it's still possible he begins the year with Triple-A Columbus.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Arias To Play More At This Position For The Guardians During Spring Training The Cleveland Guardians will give Gabriel Arias more time in the outfield during Spring Training.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gabriel Arias To Play More At This Position For The Guardians During Spring Training The Cleveland Guardians will give Gabriel Arias more time in the outfield during Spring Training.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Starts again Sunday Arias will start at first base and bat seventh Sunday in Game 4 of the Guardians' American League Division Series matchup with the Yankees.

Impact After going 2-for-4 with a double a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 win in Game 3, Arias will stick in the starting nine against Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole as the Guardians take aim at a series-clinching victory. Arias appears to have overtaken Will Brennan for a spot in Cleveland's regular lineup versus right-handed pitching.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for finale Arias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Arias' streak of nine consecutive starts will come to an end in the regular-season finale while Cleveland rolls out the infield configuration that will likely be the norm for the postseason (Josh Naylor, Andres Gimenez, Amed Rosario and Jose Ramirez). While filling in at all four infield spots over the last nine games, Arias went 7-for-28 (.250 average) with three extra-base hits, seven walks and a stolen base.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting regular run Arias will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact With regular shortstop Amed Rosario getting the night off, Arias will step in and pick up his eighth consecutive start. He's seen work at all four infield spots during that stretch and has earned his playing time by slashing .238/.429/.476 with two extra-base hits, one stolen base and a 6:6 BB:K in those prior seven contests.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perez has 4 hits, Royals beat AL Central champion Guardians

Salvador Perez had four hits and drove in a pair of runs and Kris Bubic struck out a season-high eight to help the Kansas City Royals beat the AL Central champion Cleveland Guardia...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabriel Arias cashes in on hard work with first big league HR, critical sac bunt in Guardians win against Rays Arias has hits in three straight games including four RBI and two steals.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Slugs first career homer Arias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Rays.

Impact Arias took Tyler Glasnow yard in the third inning to tally the first home run of his big-league career. He has started only sporadically since being recalled Sept. 21, though he has spelled Andres Gimenez and Jose Ramirez as the team appears to be giving some of its regulars rest after clinching the AL Central on Sunday. Arias has only 34 career plate appearances at the big-league level, but he has managed two extra-base hits, five RBI and five runs scored in that span.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Guardians' Prized Prospect Gabriel Arias Hammers First MLB Home Run Cleveland’s star-in-the-making finally hit his first big league homer - and it was a shot worthy of the moment.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM