Impact Maile will get a day off after he went 1-for-6 while starting the last two contests behind the plate. Sandy Leon will draw the start at catcher Thursday.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LUKE MAILE #22 - CATCHER - CINCINNATI REDS
2 HR •
8 RBI •
.178 AVG
2 HR
8 RBI
.178 AVG
Breather Thursday Maile is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale versus the Twins.
Takes over as No. 1 catcher Maile is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins.
Impact Though Sandy Leon will be behind the plate for the front end of the twin bill, Maile looks poised to operate as Cleveland's No. 1 catcher this week after Austin Hedges (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Tuesday. Maile had already started both of the Guardians' last two games, going hitless in both contests.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians catcher Luke Maile makes play of the game in 2-1 win over Dodgers First baseman Josh Naylor on catcher Luke Maile's play at third base: "He saved the game right there to be honest."
JUNE 18, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians eke out 2-1, 10-inning win over Dodgers
Richie Palacios hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning after Anthony Gose escaped a jam in the ninth, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 for t...JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitiful hitting in June Maile has gone 1-for-20 (.050) in nine games in June.
Impact Maile's playing time is already fairly limited to begin with, and his recent performances have inspired no confidence. The 31-year-old has a .213/.304/.319 slash line with five RBI, eight runs scored and a 7:14 BB:K through 56 plate appearances this season. Austin Hedges will see most of the time behind the dish, while Maile will step in for starts once or twice a week.
JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians Walk-Off A's In Wild Finish Guardians beat the Athletics with walk-off from Luke Maile.
JUNE 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Perfect at plate Monday Maile went 3-for-3 with a walk and three runs scored in Monday's 6-1 win over the Astros.
Impact Maile's first multi-hit game this season was a big one in his first game action since May 17. The catcher had previously recorded four double in his first seven games, but all three of his hits Monday were singles. He's still not seeing much playing time, as Austin Hedges has received the vast majority of the starts behind the dish.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up fifth start of season Maile will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Maile has provided one double in all four of his starts this season, but the 31-year-old doesn't appear primed for an increased role despite his early success at the dish. He'll be receiving the start at catcher Wednesday due to No. 1 backstop Austin Hedges getting a breather for a day game after a night game.
MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Guardians add OF Richie Palacios, C Luke Maile; send Bryan Lavastida, Kirk McCarty to Triple-A Palacios will make his big league debut in Anaheim on Monday.
APRIL 25, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Activated by Guardians Maile (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Impact Maile sustained a hamstring injury late in camp and was unavailable to begin the regular season, but he recently appeared in six rehab games and hit .563 with two homers, six runs, six RBI, four walks and three strikeouts. The 31-year-old will serve as the primary backup behind the dish after Bryan Lavastida was optioned to Triple-A Columbus.
APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raking during rehab assignment Maile (hamstring) has gone 9-for-16 with two home runs, two doubles and four walks through the first six games of his rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus.
Impact After sustaining the left hamstring injury in the penultimate week of spring training, Maile missed out on the Guardians' Opening Day roster. He was cleared to return to action in the minors April 15 and has proven his health as a hitter, but the Guardians may still want him to log some more innings behind the plate before bringing him back from the 10-day injured list. Whenever he's activated, Maile will likely replace Bryan Lavastida as the top backup behind No. 1 catcher Austin Hedges.
APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yanks fans pelt Cleveland outfielders with debris after win
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Catcher Luke Maile getting closer to joining big-league club: Guardians takeaways The Guardians' catchers could use some help when it comes to swinging the bat.
APRIL 20, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Beginning rehab assignment Maile (hamstring) reported to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday to start a rehab assignment.
Impact Maile opened the season on the injured list with a hamstring injury but appears to be nearing full health. The 31-year-old signed a split deal with the Guardians this offseason and could serve as the backup catcher to Austin Hedges once activated.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home opener
José Ramírez hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, remarkable rookie Steven Kwan reached base three more times and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled Cincinnati’s home opener by bea...APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Witt a debut! Royals rookie stars in 3-1 win over Guardians
Bobby Witt Jr. capped his highly anticipated big league debut with his first hit, a go-ahead double with two outs in the eighth inning, sending the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 vict...APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians announce 5-year contract with Clase on opening day
The Cleveland Guardians began opening day Thursday by making official a $20 million, five-year contract with Emmanuel Clase, ensuring one of the breakout stars of the rechristened...APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bound for injured list Maile (hamstring) will open the season on the injured list, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Maile was in camp on a minor-league deal and seemed to have a shot at the backup catcher job, but the hamstring injury he suffered while running the bases in late March put those plans on hold for now. Sandy Leon has also failed to make the team, leaving rookie Bryan Lavastida as the backup behind Austin Hedges.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians pitcher Karinchak sidelined with shoulder strain
Guardians reliever James Karinchak could miss the start of the regular season with a shoulder strain suffered earlier this week in campMARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't be ready to start season Maile (hamstring) is expected to begin the season on the injured list, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Maile suffered the injury while running from first to third base in an early spring training contest. He has yet to retake the field. Austin Hedges and Sandy Leon will likely split time behind the dish in Maile's absence.
MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing hamstring tightness Maile was removed Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers with left hamstring tightness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Maile pulled up while running from first to third base during the second inning, and he was unable to put pressure on his left leg while leaving the field. It's unclear when the 31-year-old will be able to return to action.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers leg injury Maile exited Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers with an apparent leg injury, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Maile came up limping while running from first to third base in the second inning on Gabriel Arias' base hit. He wasn't able to put pressure on the injured leg while walking off the field with the assistance of trainers, so Maile could be dealing with more than a day-to-day concern. Expect the Guardians to provide an update on the backstop's condition after sending him in for diagnostic tests.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians' new look: Terry Francona back as their manager
After two difficult years, Terry Francona finally feels like himselfMARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Veteran catcher Maile signs with Guardians (sources) GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians have added to their catching depth. Sources told MLB.com that 31-year-old backstop Luke Maile agreed to a d...
MARCH 13, 2022 • MLB.COM
Joins Guardians on minors deal Maile signed a minor-league deal with the Guardians on Saturday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact The contract pays Maile $900,000 if he makes the major-league roster. The 31-year-old hasn't done much at the plate over the course of his career, hitting .203/.258/.310, though he did post an .816 OPS in 15 games for the Brewers last season.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
