WILL BRENNAN NEWS

Swats second homer Brennan went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Brennan opened the scoring with his third-inning solo shot off Chicago starter Dylan Cease. This was Brennan's second homer of the season, and he's now hit safely in six of his last eight games, going 7-for-25 (.280) in that span. The outfielder is slashing just .213/.252/.306 with 11 RBI, 12 runs scored and four stolen bases through 115 plate appearances this season. The recent solid hitting has helped him earn a strong-side platoon role in right field.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Will Brennan hits single that accidentally kills bird

Guradians rookie Will Brennan hit a hard grounder that accidentally killed a bird wandering on the infield grass in Monday's game against th...

MAY 23, 2023

Guardians' Will Brennan accidentally kills bird with hit; second to die in one week Guardians outfielder Will Brennan hit a hard grounder for a single in the second inning. But the ball hit a bird that was in the infield, ki...

MAY 23, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Guardians rookie Brennan hits single that accidentally kills bird on infield during game

Cleveland rookie Will Brennan hit a hard grounder that accidentally killed a bird wandering on the infield grass in the Guardians’ 3-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox

MAY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Brennan's Viral Tweet After Bird Incident Against White Sox Will Brennan takes to Twitter after accidentally hitting a bird with his first of the night as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago Whit...

MAY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will Brennan Is Among MLB Leaders In This Defensive Stat The Cleveland Guardians are tied for the lead in outfield assists and Will Brennan is tied for second most in MLB with five.

MAY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

On bench for matinee Brennan is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader with the Mets.

Impact Brennan will take a seat for Sunday's matinee after he extended his hit streak to four games Friday, batting .333 with two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base over that stretch. Gabriel Arias will draw the start in right field and will bat sixth in Game 1.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records steal in loss Brennan went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 10-9 extra-inning loss to the Mets.

Impact Brennan is 5-for-15 (.333) over his last four games, but all of those hits were singles. The outfielder is slashing just .214/.257/.286 with a home run, four steals, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored and four doubles through 105 plate appearances. He should continue to see at least a strong-side platoon role in right field, though he hasn't shown enough to move out of the bottom half of the order.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Brennan is out of Saturday's lineup against the Angels.

Impact He typically sits against southpaws, and Gabriel Arias gets the start in right field in this one with Reid Detmers starting for the Halos. Brennan may sit out Sunday as well with Patrick Sandoval slated to start for the opposition.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Brennan is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus Detroit.

Impact As has been the case this season, Brennan will head to the bench as Cleveland faces a left-hander in Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound Wednesday. Gabriel Arias will draw a second start in the last three days in right field and will bat eighth in the series finale with the Tigers.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records third steal Brennan went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Tigers.

Impact Brennan got aboard with a single in the eighth inning, then stole second and scored on an Amed Rosario triple. This was Brennan's third multi-hit effort of the season, and he's also notched three steals in as many attempts. The outfielder is slashing .211/.256/.303 with a home run, 10 RBI, nine runs scored and four doubles through 82 plate appearances. He'll likely platoon with Gabriel Arias in right field while Oscar Gonzalez tries to get on track at Triple-A Columbus.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty Brennan is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Even though the Guardians recently sent Oscar Gonzalez to Triple-A Columbus, the lefty-hitting Brennan looks like he'll remain part of a platoon in right field. The righty-hitting Gabriel Arias will replace Brennan in Monday's lineup with the Tigers bringing southpaw Joey Wentz to the hill.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Brennan to speak, sign autographs at 455 Club brunch Will Brennan is a scheduled guest speaker at the 455 Club’s brunch in June.

MAY 8, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Not in Saturday's lineup Brennan will sit Saturday against the Twins.

Impact Brennan is hitting just .191/.243/.294 on the season, but he kept his job while the Guardians sent down Oscar Gonzalez, who's hitting an even worse .192/.213/.288. The move could foretell an increased role for Brennan going forward, but for now it's Gabriel Arias who will get the nod in right field.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather against Sale Brennan is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's tilt against the Guardians.

Impact Brennan has really struggled at the plate as of late, but his absence from the starting lineup has more to do with the fact that there's a southpaw on the mound for his opponent with Chris Sale starting for the Red Sox. Oscar Gonzalez is hitting fifth and playing right field for the series finale.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homer and steal in Friday's win Brennan went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a stolen base, a hit-by-pitch and two total runs scored in Friday's 5-2 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Brennan snapped an 0-for-9 funk with his long ball Friday, which was his first homer this season. The steal was his second of the campaign. The outfielder has slashed .218/.279/.345 with 10 RBI, eight runs scored and four doubles through 61 plate appearances. Brennan should continue to fill a strong-side platoon role in right field since Oscar Gonzalez has also struggled early in 2023.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Will Brennan's inner child is still celebrating after Fenway Park homer The weak-hitting Guardians hit two homers at Fenway Park in 5-2 win over Red Sox on Friday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Mike Zunino, Will Brennan Go Deep In Guardians Victory Over Boston The Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox thanks to home runs from Mike Zunino and Will Brennan.

APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mike Zunino, Will Brennan Go Deep In Guardians Victory Over Boston The Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox thanks to home runs from Mike Zunino and Will Brennan.

APRIL 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Sits against lefty again Brennan is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Impact The lefty-hitting Brennan remains on the bench for a fourth straight game, giving way to the righty-hitting Oscar Gonzalez while the Guardians face a fourth consecutive southpaw starter (Austin Gomber). The two players remain in a strict platoon in the right field, but given the greater share of right-handed arms around the league, Brennan projects to play more frequently than Gonzalez.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Brennan is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Marlins.

Impact Cleveland is facing a left-handed starter (Jesus Luzardo) for the sixth time in seven games, so Brennan once again finds himself on the bench. Oscar Gonzalez will receive another start in right field Sunday for the Guardians.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Brennan will hit the bench for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Impact Brennan and Oscar Gonzalez have been in something close to a strict platoon in right field, with Brennan starting against all but two righties this season while Gonzalez starts against every lefties. The Marlins are trotting out two lefties - Devin Smeltzer and Braxton Garrett - in Saturday's doubleheader, so it's possible Brennan sits both games.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Friday Brennan is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Marlins.

Impact Brennan will get a breather after he went 1-for-8 with three strikeouts over the last two games of the series with the Tigers. Oscar Gonzalez will take over in right field and bat fifth in the series opener with Miami.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for first game of twin bill Brennan is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers.

Impact The lefty-hitting Brennan will give way to the righty-hitting Oscar Gonzalez in right field while Detroit brings southpaw Matthew Boyd to the hill for the series opener. The Tigers are starting another lefty (Eduardo Rodriguez) in the second game, so Brennan may end up sticking on the bench for both ends of the doubleheader.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, steal in win Brennan went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Brennan appears to have earned a strong-side platoon role in right field with the slumping Oscar Gonzalez. It's been Brennan in that position for four of the last five games, and he's gone 6-for-17 (.353) over that span. The 25-year-old outfielder's steal was his first of the season. He had 22 thefts across three levels of baseball last season, so he could make an impact if his increase in playing time sticks. Brennan is slashing .286/.344/.393 with six RBI, four runs scored and three doubles over 32 plate appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE