PEDRO AVILA NEWS

Bound for Japan Avila agreed to a contract Wednesday with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, SI.com reports.

Impact Avila will head overseas after he elected free agency in January rather than accepting an outright assignment to the Guardians' Triple-A affiliate. The 28-year-old righty made 54 appearances in the big leagues in 2024 between stops with the Padres and Guardians, logging a 3.81 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 82:36 K:BB in 82.2 innings. Though he worked exclusively as a reliever last season, he could transition back to a starting role as he heads to Japan.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to open market Avila rejected an outright assignment and became a free agent Thursday.

Impact Avila was designated for assignment Jan. 22nd and subsequently cleared waivers. He's had some success as a middle reliever across the last two seasons, so it's possible he'll sign a short-term big-league deal elsewhere in time for spring training.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Avila cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Columbus.

Impact Avila was DFA'd last Wednesday to clear a roster spot for new signee Paul Sewald, and the former will officially remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Avila turned in a 3.25 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 74.2 regular-season innings after joining the Guardians in April, and he could be one of the first names considered for a promotion if/when Cleveland needs to call up a reliever from the minors.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reliever Paul Sewald and Guardians agree to $7 million, 1-year contract

Reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians have agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase

JANUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed from 40-man roster The Guardians designated Avila for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Paul Sewald. Avila, 28, held a 3.81 ERA and 82:36 K:BB over 82.2 regular-season innings for the Guardians in 2024. There might be interest in Avila via trade or waivers, but his lack of minor-league options will limit his appeal.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Unsung: 3 Guardians performances you should not overlook in Cleveland's thrilling ALCS Game 3 comeback win Lane Thomas, Pedro Avila and Andrew Walters had big nights for Cleveland in support of big boppers David Fry and Jhonkensy Noel.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Left off ALDS roster, Avila aids bullpen at outset of the ALCS NEW YORK -- Left off Cleveland’s roster for the American League Division Series, Pedro Avila was added to the bullpen for the AL Championshi...

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • MLB.COM

Why did Guardians' Pedro Avila get ALCS nod over Ben Lively and Nick Sandlin? Manager Stephen Vogt said picking the 13th and final pitcher for his ALCS pitching staff was not easy.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Makes Cleveland's ALCS roster Avila is on the Guardians' roster for the ALCS versus the Yankees, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Avila was not on Cleveland's ALDS roster, but after it used its bullpen heavily against the Tigers it makes sense to add some more relief protection. The 27-year-old Avila is capable of pitching multiple innings, having tallied 74.2 frames over 50 appearances while posting a 3.25 ERA during the regular season for the Guardians.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags win Tuesday Avila (6-1) earned the win Tuesday over the White Sox, allowing two hits over two scoreless innings. He did not record a strikeout or issue a walk.

Impact Avila entered the game in the third inning after Ben Lively exited with a bruised thigh. This was Avila's third win over his last 13 appearances, but he's allowed eight runs across 13.2 innings in that span. The right-hander has pitched to a 3.99 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 79:32 K:BB over 76.2 innings between the Guardians and the Padres this year. He remains a multi-inning option out of the bullpen for Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas hits a 3-run homer in 5-0 Guardians win, dealing White Sox 113th loss

Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer and Cleveland’s bullpen was terrific once again, helping the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 after Ben Lively departed with a leg injury

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedro Avila escapes a bases-loaded jam | 08/31/2024 Pedro Avila induces a flyout from Henry Davis to get out of a bases-loaded jam in the top of the 7th

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Collects fifth win Avila (5-1) retired both batters he faced, including one via strikeout, to earn the win Friday over the Pirates.

Impact Avila got the last two outs of the fifth inning after starter Ben Lively was chased following a barrage of hits from the Pirates in that frame. The Guardians replied with a four-run rally of their own and led the rest of the way, giving Avila his second win in 14 appearances this month. He's allowed six runs on 12 hits and five walks while striking out 16 over 14.2 innings in that span. For the year, Avila has done fairly well in a middle-relief role with a 3.95 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 74:31 K:BB over 70.2 innings between the Guardians and the Padres.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches win Avila (4-1) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning, earning the win Tuesday over the Cubs.

Impact Avila got the last two outs in the top of the sixth inning before the Guardians took the lead in their half of the frame. The right-hander's tenure in Cleveland started off rough, but he's been steady with just two runs allowed and a 17:6 K:BB over 14.2 innings since the All-Star break. Overall, he has a 3.68 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 67:29 K:BB through 63.2 innings between the Guardians and the Padres this season.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hits a 430-foot homer for the go-ahead run as the Guardians edge the Cubs 2-1

Jhonkensy Noel hit a solo homer in the sixth inning, providing the go-ahead run for the Cleveland Guardians in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A Vogt of confidence for Pedro Avila: Guardians takeaways Pedro Avila is earning more opportunities to pitch in leverage situations according to Stephen Vogt.

JULY 21, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Secures third win Avila (3-1) allowed a run on one hit and struck out two over 1.1 innings to earn the win Saturday over the Giants.

Impact Avila worked in the sixth and seventh innings, and he was credited with the win by the official scorer in a game where the Guardians never trailed despite Logan Allen's 4.1-inning start. Avila has worked more than an inning in seven straight appearances, allowing four runs over 12.2 frames with a 10:8 K:BB in that span. Overall, he's pitched to a 3.86 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 48:21 K:BB through 46.2 innings between the Guardians and the Padres this season. Avila continues to fill a low-leverage role for Cleveland.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures third win Avila (3-1) allowed a run on one hit and struck out two over 1.1 innings to earn the win Saturday over the Giants.

Impact Avila worked in the sixth and seventh innings, and he was credited with the win by the official scorer in a game in which the Guardians never trailed despite Logan Allen's 4.1-inning start. Avila has worked more than an inning in seven straight appearances, allowing four runs over 12.2 frames with a 10:8 K:BB in that span. Overall, he's pitched to a 3.86 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 48:21 K:BB through 46.2 innings between the Guardians and the Padres this season. Avila continues to fill a low-leverage role for Cleveland.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs win Tuesday Avila (2-1) walked three batters over 2.1 scoreless and hitless innings to earn the win over the Orioles on Tuesday.

Impact While it wasn't conventionally a strong outing, it got the job done for the Guardians after starter Logan Allen was limited to three innings. Avila is riding a 17.2-inning scoreless streak, during which he has an 18:9 K:BB and one save from a three-inning appearance versus the Marlins on June 8. The reliever has maintained a 2.23 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 34:12 K:BB over 32.1 innings with the Guardians after he was traded from the Padres in April.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians outlast Orioles 10-8 for 7th consecutive victory, 5th straight loss for Baltimore

José Ramírez hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians slugged their way to a seventh consecutive victory, beating the slumping Baltimore Orioles 10-8

JUNE 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lively wins 5th straight start, Ramirez, Kwan homer and Guardians top Marlins 8-0

Ben Lively won his fifth straight start, José Ramirez and Steven Kwan homered, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 8-0

JUNE 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andy Ibáñez homers twice, Ryan Vilade gets first MLB hit, RBIs as Tigers outslug Guardians 11-7

Andy Ibáñez homered his first two times up and drove in four runs and Ryan Vilade got his first major league hit and drove in three runs in his debut for Detroit, leading the Tiger...

MAY 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians acquire right-hander Pedro Avila in trade with Padres for cash. Avila can start, relieve

The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Pedro Avila from the San Diego Padres for cash

APRIL 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians acquire RHP Pedro Avila from Padres The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Pedro Avila from the San Diego Padres for cash on Wednesday.In a corresponding move, the Guard...

APRIL 17, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Padres roster review: Pedro Avila Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2024 season: Pedro Avila earned the first win of his career after a long path back from...

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM