SAM HENTGES NEWS

Likely to be activated Friday The Guardians are expected to activate Hentges (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list ahead of Friday's series opener with the Twins, MLB.com reports.

Impact Hentges has been on the shelf all season with left shoulder inflammation, but he looks ready to make his 2023 debut for the Guardians after recently completing a two-week rehab assignment. Between two appearances at Double-A Akron and three at Triple-A Columbus, Hentges covered 4.2 innings and allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out four. Once activated from the IL, Hentges should serve as a key left-handed setup option in front of closer Emmanuel Clase.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Hentges could join team at Yankee Stadium: Guardians takeaways Right-hander Triston McKenzie said he felt find after throwing a 20-pitch bullpen session Saturday at Fenway Park.

APRIL 29, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Sam Hentges Pitching Well In Rehab Assignment Sam Hentges could make his return to the Cleveland Guardians sooner than later.

APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sam Hentges Pitching Well In Rehab Assignment Sam Hentges could make his return to the Cleveland Guardians sooner than later.

APRIL 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Guardians pitcher Sam Hentges feeling 'healthy' after rehab inning for Akron RubberDucks Sam Hentges threw one scoreless inning for the Akron RubberDucks on Wednesday night at Canal Park. Hentges is rehabbing his left shoulder.

APRIL 20, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Set for rehab assignment Hentges (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on Wednesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hentges has been out all season with left shoulder inflammation but is ready to test things out in game action. If all goes well, the southpaw should be ready to slide back into a setup role for the Guardians before the end of the month.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' lefty Sam Hentges getting close to minor league rehab assignment at AA Akron Sam Hentges threw in a minor league game Friday in Goodyear, Ariz., while Triston McKenzie is on this trip with the team and is playing long...

APRIL 15, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Throwing again Guardians manager Terry Francona said April 4 that Hentges (shoulder) had progressed to throwing off a mound, MLB.com reports.

Impact Assuming Hentges experienced no setbacks with his left shoulder while getting back on the mound this past week, he could advance to facing hitters during the upcoming week before heading out on what will likely be a brief minor-league rehab assignment. Hentges, who compiled a 2.32 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 72:19 K:BB in 62 innings in 2022, should factor into the setup mix in front of closer Emmanuel Clase once he's activated from the 15-day injured list.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Put on 15-day injured list Hentges was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Guardians on Thursday with left shoulder inflammation.

Impact Hentges is making progress but will still be a little while. When healthy, he should be used in a high-leverage role in the Guardians' bullpen.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Guardians Injury Update: George Valera And Sam Hentges There’s good news on the injury front for George Valera and Sam Hentges

MARCH 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Making progress Hentges (shoulder) showed progress in his medical evaluation Wednesday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hentges has been out for a week already with left shoulder inflammation, but manager Terry Francona was encouraged by Wednesday's check-up. "It was really, really encouraging," Francona told mlb.com. "To the point that they're going to let him do dry work and stuff." A stint on the injured list hasn't been ruled out yet, but it doesn't appear Hentges will be out for long even if he misses the start of the season.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Terry Francona encouraged by progress of lefty Sam Hentges Sam Hentges, a big part of last year's bullpen, is dealing with a left shoulder injury.

MARCH 9, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians shut down lefty Sam Hentges with swelling in left shoulder Sam Hentges is coming off a breakout season in which he went struck out 72 batters in 62 innings and held the opposition to a .186 batting a...

MARCH 1, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Battling shoulder inflammation Guardians manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that Hentges is dealing with left shoulder inflammation and will be re-evaluated on a week-to-week basis, Zack Meisel of The Athleti...

Impact Hentges was a strong performer for the Cleveland bullpen in 2023, finishing with a 2.32 ERA and 72:19 K:BB over 62 innings in 57 appearances. The Guardians should have a clearer idea regarding his availability for the start of the season within the next couple of issues, but it's not the most encouraging sign that he's being listed as week-to-week rather than day-to-day.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians-Yankees rained out, to play ALDS Game 5 on Tuesday

The decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians has been postponed by rain and rescheduled for Tuesday at 4:07 p.m. Both teams to...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ALDS Game 5 between Yanks, Guardians delayed by rain

The decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees did not start on time because of rain

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzalez, Guardians walk off Yankees for 2-1 ALDS lead

Rookie Oscar Gonzalez hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-5 win over the New York Yankees for a 2-1 lead in their AL Div...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hentges cemented his role and is ready for the Yankees CLEVELAND -- Two years ago, Guardians reliever Sam Hentges was part of Cleveland’s alternate training site, after the Minor League season wa...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • MLB.COM

Oscar Gonzalez, Sam Hentges & Guardians on to New York! – Terry Pluto's Scribbles There were a lot of heroes in the Saturday's huge playoff win over Tampa Bay, but who'd have guessed on opening day that two of them would b...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

2022 MLB Playoffs: Guardians on to ALDS after 15-inning battle with Rays

Oscar Gonzalez ended a 15-inning scoreless duel with one swing and sent the Guardians to the ALDS in the process, Jordan Shusterman writes.

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Guardians sweep Rays on Gonzalez's homer in 15th, on to NY

Rookie Oscar Gonzalez broke up the longest scoreless postseason game in major league history with a leadoff home run off Corey Kluber in the 15th inning, giving the Cleveland Guard...

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up first save Hentges struck out two batters over 2.1 perfect innings and earned a save over Minnesota on Monday.

Impact Hentges needed just 20 pitches to quickly retire all seven batters he faced in Monday's blowout win. The 26-year-old lefty has fired 10.2 consecutive scoreless frames while posting a 14:1 K:BB. He lowered his season ERA to 2.51 with a 66:17 K:BB through 52 appearances. Hentges saw his first saw chance of the year Monday and likely won't see many more down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sinker or swim: How Sam Hentges focused on his 2-seam fastball and became vital to the Guardians bullpen Hentges has developed into a bullpen weapon that Terry Francona can rely upon in late-inning situations.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Bieber leads Guardians to 4-1 win and sweep of Twins

Andrés Giménez and Steven Kwan hit solo homers to back another strong start from Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Guardians finished off a sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 4-1 win

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One Guardians Pitcher Who Deserves A Lot More Credit Sam Hentges has been on the Guardians best relief pitchers over the last few weeks.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM