AUGUST 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
The Guardians Bullpen Has Found The Spark It Needs James Karinchak was on the injured list for the first half of the Guardians season. Now he is back and making a big impact
Following the bouncing ball with James Karinchak: Guardians takeaways What is James Karinchak saying to himself when he's on the mound?
AUGUST 5, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Settling in at major-league level Karinchak struck out four in 1.2 perfect innings during Monday's 3-1 loss to the Red Sox.
Impact Karinchak gave up three runs in his first two innings this season, but he's since settled down with 6.2 consecutive scoreless frames. Overall, he's pitched to a 3.12 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB in 8.2 innings, though he's pitched in a low-leverage role. The dominance of Emmanuel Clase essentially rules out any chance of closing duties, but continued success could earn Karinchak more of a look as a setup man later in the year.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians reliever James Karinchak back with big league club after shoulder injury Karinchak was officially back on Cleveland's roster Sunday.
JULY 4, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians place LHP Gose on IL, activate RHP Karinchak
Guardians reliever James Karinchak is back with Cleveland after being sidelined all season with a shoulder strain suffered during spring trainingJULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to big leagues Karinchak was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Impact A few short years ago, Karinchak was one of the hottest young relievers in the game. He fell apart in 2021, with Karinchak's downward trajectory coinciding with MLB's sticky-stuff crackdown. The hard-throwing righty has not pitched well at all with Columbus this year (5.73 ERA, 1.91 WHIP), but the Guardians need a fresh arm, so they will give Karinchak a look in the majors for the first time this season.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians recall James Karinchak and add Alex Young; Anthony Gose heads to injured list and Kirk McCarty released Cleveland made a flurry of roster moves prior to Sunday's game against New York.
JULY 3, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win 6-1, sweep 2 from Guards
Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton blasted consecutive homers, Nestor Cortes shut Cleveland down for six innings and the New York Yankees continued their torrid winning pace by be...JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians rookie Oscar Gonzalez to be shut down for 7-10 days; James Karinchak optioned to AAA The Guardians made a series of roster moves ahead of Saturday's doubleheader with the Yankees, and it is expected that the roster will remai...
JULY 2, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Reinstated, sent down Saturday Karinchak (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Impact Karinchak has been dealing with a shoulder strain since spring training but has been pitching in Columbus over the last month. He posted a 5.73 ERA and 1.91 WHIP in 11 innings over 12 relief appearances during his rehab assignment and will remain in the minors now that he's deemed fully healthy. If he joins the Guardians at some point, he should be in the mix for setup duties.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians place Oscar Gonzalez on injured list, recall Gabriel Arias; James Karinchak optioned to Triple-A Cleveland made a flurry of roster moves prior to Saturday's doubleheader against New York.
JULY 2, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians injury updates on Austin Hedges, Oscar Gonzalez and James Karinchak Hedges nears a return while the club awaits test results on Gonzalez.
JULY 1, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians host the Yankees to begin 3-game series
The Cleveland Guardians host the New York Yankees to start a three-game seriesJULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giménez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over Twins
Andrés Giménez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 for their second straight walk-off win against their AL Central riva...JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins play the Guardians with 2-1 series lead
The Minnesota Twins bring a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the Cleveland GuardiansJUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians host the Twins on 4-game home skid
The Cleveland Guardians play the Minnesota Twins looking to stop a four-game home skidJUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians enter matchup against the Twins on losing streak
The Cleveland Guardians will try to break a four-game losing streak when they play the Minnesota TwinsJUNE 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duran leads Red Sox against the Guardians following 4-hit game
The Boston Red Sox play the Cleveland Guardians after Jarren Duran had four hits on Saturday in a 4-2 win over the GuardiansJUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox bring 5-game win streak into game against the Guardians
The Boston Red Sox look to keep a five-game win streak alive when they play the Cleveland GuardiansJUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arroyo has three RBIs in return, Red Sox beat Guardians 6-3
Christian Arroyo hit a two-run homer in the seventh and had three RBIs in his return from the COVID-19 injured list, powering the red-hot Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the C...JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians take on the Twins after Rosario's 4-hit game
The Cleveland Guardians play the Minnesota Twins after Amed Rosario had four hits against the Twins on WednesdayJUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kwan leads Guardians against the Twins after 4-hit performance
The Cleveland Guardians play the Minnesota Twins after Steven Kwan had four hits against the Twins on TuesdayJUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins open 3-game series against the Guardians
The Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland Guardians to begin a three-game seriesJUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers square off against the Guardians in series rubber match
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Guardians play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians take win streak into matchup with the Dodgers
The Cleveland Guardians will attempt to keep a five-game win streak alive when they take on the Los Angeles DodgersJUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
