SCOTT BARLOW NEWS

Released by Cleveland The Guardians released Barlow on Wednesday.

Impact Barlow cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and is now a free agent. The veteran reliever could catch on with a new team for the final weeks, but he would not be eligible for the postseason roster. Barlow has posted a 4.25 ERA and 68:31 K:BB over 55 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Cleveland The Guardians designated Barlow for assignment Sunday, kyle reports.

Impact Barlow has struggled since the start of August with 11 earned runs allowed across 11.2 innings, and it will cost him his place on the roster. The veteran right-hander had a 3.12 ERA in 50 outings this season prior to that stretch, so he could land somewhere for the final weeks of the season, though he won't be playoff eligible with a different organization.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians DFA RHP Scott Barlow, add LHP Anthony Gose In need of reinforcements for their bullpen, the Cleveland Guardians designated right-hander Scott Barlow for assignment and recalled left-h...

SEPTEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eugenio Suárez's RBI single off Emmanuel Clase in 10th gives Diamondbacks 7-6 win over Guardians

Eugenio Suárez singled off All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the 10th inning to score automatic runner Corbin Carroll, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-6 victory over the Cl...

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Naylor singles home his brother Bo with the go-ahead run in the 8th, Guardians edge Tigers 2-1

Josh Naylor singled with two outs in the eighth inning, scoring younger brother Bo Naylor with the go-ahead run, as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians edged the Detroit Tig...

JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bounces back with third win Barlow (3-3) allowed a walk in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the extra-inning win Tuesday over the Tigers.

Impact Barlow was on the hook for the loss Monday, but he was better Tuesday as the Guardians evened the series at one game apiece. The right-hander's biggest problem this season has been with free passes -- he has a 5.3 BB/9 and a 1.35 WHIP. Barlow is still finding plenty of success with his slider and curveball, which collectively account for nearly 70 percent of his pitches. This is the second year in a row he's had significant struggles with his four-seam fastball, which opponents have batted .360 and slugged .520 against in 2024. With a 3.58 ERA and 17 holds, Barlow has yet to lose out on high-leverage looks, but all of Hunter Gaddis, Tim Herrin and Cade Smith have produced better results while seeing similar usage, though Barlow's 12.7 K/9 is tops on the team.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor's tiebreaking single in 10th for 4th RBI helps Guardians beat Tigers 9-8 after leading 6-0

José Ramírez became the second player to get intentionally walked three times and have three hits in a game since Major League Baseball began tracking free passes in 1955 as the Cl...

JULY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Monday Barlow (2-3) allowed a run on two hits and a walk over one-third of an inning, taking the loss versus the Tigers on Monday.

Impact Barlow put runners on the corners before giving up the lone run of the game on a fielder's choice. He allowed just two runs over 12.1 innings from the start of June through July 4, but he's given up another two runs over his last two appearances. Barlow is at a 3.68 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 53:20 K:BB through 36.2 innings while adding two saves and 17 holds. Barlow is part of the mix for setup duties, but his lofty walk rate continues to hold him back compared to many of Cleveland's other relievers.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez's tiebreaking homer in 6th lifts Guardians to 6th straight win, 3-2 over slumping Orioles

José Ramírez hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians won their sixth straight game, 3-2 over the Baltimore Orioles

JUNE 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ramírez, Kwan homer as AL Central-leading Guardians beat Blue Jays 6-3 to go 22 games over .500

José Ramírez and Bo Naylor each hit two-run homers and Steven Kwan added a solo shot while pushing his average back near

JUNE 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Facing KC for 1st time, Barlow reminisces on Royals tenure This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...

JUNE 6 • MLB.COM

Guardians ruin Francisco Lindor's Cleveland homecoming, trip Mets 3-1 for 4th straight win

Ben Lively had another solid start, David Fry drove in two runs and the Guardians won their fourth straight, 3-1 over the New York Mets to ruin Francisco Lindor’s homecoming

MAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

José Ramírez breaks Larry Doby's team record for go-ahead homers as Guardians top Tigers 2-1

José Ramírez hit a solo homer in the sixth inning, breaking Hall of Famer Larry Doby’s franchise record with his 87th career go-ahead blast and lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a...

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Naylor, Ramon Laureano help Guardians outlast Braves 4-2 in 11 innings in meeting of top teams

Josh Naylor and Ramon Laureano had RBIs in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 in a game featuring the teams with the two best records in the ma...

APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

José Ramírez gets key hit to help the Guardians beat the Red Sox 10-7 in 11 innings

José Ramírez hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox 10-7

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominic Fletcher's 2-run double helps White Sox snap 5-game skid with 7-5 win over Guardians

Dominic Fletcher hit a two-run double in the eighth inning as the Chicago White Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with their first road win, 7-5 over the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven Guardians combine on 2-hitter as Cleveland dumps Twins 3-1

David Fry hit a three-run homer and seven Cleveland pitchers combined on a two-hitter, helping the Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tanner Bibee, Guardians relievers strike out 15 in a 4-2 victory over the Twins

Tanner Bibee and the Cleveland bullpen had 15 strikeouts to put the clamps on Minnesota’s bats, Steven Kwan had three hits and the Guardians spoiled the Twins’ home opener with a 4...

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians Spring Training Players Of The Game: Split Squad Vs. Giants Cleveland’s José Ramírez, Andrés Giménez, Franco Aleman, and Scott Barlow each performed well in the team’s 6-5 loss to the San Francisco Gi...

MARCH 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Shaping up as setup man Barlow has allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three over three Cactus League innings.

Impact Barlow's a veteran, so his rough start to spring shouldn't lead to too much panic. He struggled a bit in 2023, pitching to a career-worst 4.37 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and 79:34 K:BB over 68 innings between the Royals and the Padres. His 3.19 FIP last year suggests he was unlucky, which is a silver lining. Barlow offers ninth-inning experience -- he has 56 career saves and has also added 48 holds. Despite the spring struggles, he should serve as the primary setup man to closer Emmanuel Clase.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches deal with Guardians Barlow signed a one-year, $6.7 million deal with the Guardians on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact The Guardians acquired Barlow from the Padres in mid-November, the second time in the calendar year he was dealt. It was a disappointing 2023 season for the reliever -- he posted a 4.37 ERA and 1.40 WHIP across 68 innings -- but he had been reliable for a few years prior. If Barlow can bounce back, he should occupy a high-leverage role in Cleveland's bullpen.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Barlow traded, Austin Nola and Tim Hill cut as Padres begin shedding payroll Padres receive reliever Enyel De Los Santos from Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Scott Barlow

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres deal veteran reliever Scott Barlow to Guardians Aug 22, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Scott Barlow (58) reacts during the seventh inning against the Mia...

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Guards acquire Barlow from SD for De Los Santos, sign Laureano to 1-yr deal CLEVELAND -- The Guardians completed a busy non-tender deadline on Friday by acquiring right-handed reliever Scott Barlow from the Padres fo...

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Guardians trade Enyel De Los Santos to Padres for Scott Barlow; sign Ramon Laureano to 1-year deal Scott Barlow saved 13 games last season. Guardians avoid arbitration with Ramon Laureano by signing him to a one-year $5.15 million deal.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM