Cleveland Guardians News

Cody Bolton • SP • Guardians

Guardians Acquire Cody Bolton From Mariners

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Tuesday that they acquired right-hander Cody Bolton from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations. After acquiring him, Cleveland optioned him to Triple-A Columbus and moved left-hander John Means (elbow) to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old Bolton made his MLB debut in 2023 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and pitched last year with the Mariners. In 33 relief appearances over those two seasons, he produced a 5.40 ERA (5.09 FIP) and 1.80 WHIP with 39 strikeouts and 24 walks in 40 innings pitched. He'll serve as relief depth for the Guardians in the minors. In his first two relief outings at Triple-A Tacoma before the trade, Bolton gave up three runs (two earned) while walking three and striking out one in just two innings of work.

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Lane Thomas • RF • Guardians

Lane Thomas Leaves After Being Hit By Pitch On Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) left the team's home opener on Tuesday against the division-rival Chicago White Sox after he was hit by a pitch near/on his right wrist. Thomas was checked out by a trainer and manager Stephen Vogt and stayed in the game, but he was removed after one batter before Daniel Schneemann pinch-ran for him. Before departing, the 29-year-old went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. Cleveland will most likely put Thomas through some tests to determine the severity of his injury, but even if he avoids a fracture, there's a good chance we won't see him on Wednesday at Progressive Field. If Thomas is forced to miss extended time, Schneemann could see regular playing time in center field. It's been a tough start to 2025 for Thomas, as he came into Tuesday's game hitting .172 (5-for-29) with seven strikeouts in seven games. UPDATE: Thomas was diagnosed with a right-wrist contusion, so consider him day-to-day.

3 hours ago

Steven Kwan • LF • Guardians

Steven Kwan Opens The 2025 Season With A High Average

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan went 1-for-4 on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels and is now batting .353 in the 2025 season on 38 plate appearances. Although the Guardians lost two of three games to the Angels over the weekend, leadoff hitter Kwan is off to a hot start to begin his 2025 campaign. Kwan is slashing .353/.405/.471 with one home run, eight runs scored, and three RBI. Kwan has had 12 or more stolen bases over the past three seasons, so fantasy managers can expect him to steal more bases as the season progresses. Although his lack of power limits fantasy production, Kwan remains a reliable points league outfielder and helps carry a high average in category leagues. Next up for Kwan is a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox at home, where he will look to continue to lead the Guardians' offense by batting at the top of the order.

Yesterday

Travis Bazzana • 2B • Guardians

Travis Bazzana Starting Hot At Double-A

Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana has gone 7-for-13 with a double and a home run with a 2:4 BB:K across his first three games at the Double-A level. Bazzana tallied three RBI, scored five runs, and swiped two bags. This is an impressive start for the reigning No. 1 overall pick. The Guardians selected Bazzana with the first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of Oregon State. The 22-year-old posted a .407/.568/.911 line with 28 home runs, 66 RBI, and a 76:23 BB:K ratio in his final collegiate season. During this campaign, he saw his power production improve greatly as he hit just 11 home runs during his previous collegiate campaign. After being drafted last summer, Bazzana received a brief 27-game taste of High-A, where he posted a .238/.369/.396 line. He should continue to be viewed as a high-end second base prospect in dynasty formats and could be worth targeting in redraft leagues as a stash option if he continues to produce at Double-A.

Yesterday

Bo Naylor • C • Guardians

Bo Naylor Sitting On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor is not in the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon when the Guardians conclude a series against the Los Angeles Angels. Instead, veteran Austin Hedges will get the nod behind the dish and bat in the eight-hole. Naylor enjoyed a productive day at the plate on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with his first long ball of the campaign. Prior to this two-hit effort, Naylor went 2-for-20 through his first six games of the campaign with no extra-base hits. Fantasy managers should expect Naylor to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday afternoon when they begin a series against the Chicago White Sox. Hedges has started in just one game before Sunday and went deep in that contest. However, he should not be targeted in DFS while facing Los Angeles southpaw Tyler Anderson.

2 days ago

Carlos Santana • 1B • Guardians

Carlos Santana Homers In Another Multi-Hit Effort

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana opened up the scoring on Saturday with a 415-foot solo home run off of Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz in the first inning, but Cleveland would go on to lose 10-4 to the Halos. Santana would finish 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. The former All-Star now has three multi-hit games in his last five games and now owns a .290/.343/.452 slash line with a .332 wOBA and 115 wRC+. The 38-year-old has shown he can still hit, making good contact (84.1 percent Contact%) and not striking out at a high rate (14.3 percent K%), and is coming off a season in which he played 150 games with 23 home runs in two consecutive seasons now, so fantasy managers who are deploying the veteran should have confidence in continuing to use his services until he shows signs of a slowdown. It may not be the prettiest of all waiver wire pickups, but managers looking for some bench help could consider the switch-hitter who is owned in just nine percent of Yahoo leagues.

2 days ago

José Ramírez • 3B • Guardians

Jose Ramirez Leads Guards To Win With Three Homers

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez reminded everyone on Friday night in the Los Angeles Angels' home opener why he finished just one homer and one steal short of just the second-ever 40-40-40 season in 2024. In Cleveland's 8-6 win at Angel Stadium, Ramirez went 3-for-4 with three home runs, four RBI, three runs scored, a walk and a strikeout to raise his early-season average to .381 and his OPS to an absurd 1.488. It was the seven-time All-Star's 26th multi-homer performance but just the second time in his career he's homered thrice in one contest. The 32-year-old Dominican switch-hitter might not be very big (5-foot-8, 190 pounds), but he packs a punch and is one of the best all-around players in baseball. He heads into the second game of the series in Anaheim on Sunday with four homers, two doubles, six RBI and four runs scored in his first six games of the 2025 season.

3 days ago

José Ramírez • 3B • Guardians

Jose Ramirez Motivated To Get Even Better

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez finished last year with 39 home runs, 39 doubles and 41 stolen bases in 158 games, leaving him just shy of the elusive 40-40-40 club, which only Alfonso Soriano in 2006 was able to pull off. Ramirez said he worked even hard this past offseason to try and reach that unique goal. The 32-year-old Dominican is already a six-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger award winner. He said he's the same weight now as he was at the end of the 2024 season -- he's listed at 5-foot-9, 200 pounds -- but he was strict with his intake and increased his muscle mass while trimming body fat over the winter. J-Ram has been as dependable, durable and productive as any hitter in recent seasons, and he's played 681 of a possible 708 games from 2020-24. He's gotten off to a strong start in 2025, too, hitting .294 (5-for-17) with a homer, two doubles and two RBI in five games.

4 days ago

Angel Genao • SS • Guardians

Angel Genao Won't Return Until June

Cleveland Guardians shortstop prospect Angel Genao (shoulder) sprained his right shoulder during drills in spring training and won't return until June, according to MLB.com's Jim Callis. Genao, who is ranked as the team's No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, is on the injured list at Double-A Akron to begin the 2025 season. The 22-year-old switch-hitting Dominican shortstop really impressed in 2024 by slashing .330/.379/.499 with an .878 OPS, 10 home runs, 71 RBI, 25 stolen bases and 72 runs scored in 110 total games with Single-A Lynchburg and High-A Lake County. The 5-foot-9, 150-pounder has excellent bat-to-ball skills and control of the strike zone, but unless he adds some size, his power output down the road might leave plenty to be desired, especially if he sticks at the shortstop position. Genao is at least another year away from a potential MLB debut, and his shoulder injury will set delay his timeline.

5 days ago

Angel Genao • SS • Guardians

Angel Genao Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Cleveland Guardians shortstop prospect Angel Genao sustained a shoulder injury during spring training that is expected to keep him out of game action until June. The 20-year-old was in camp with the big league club, going 2-for-6 with a walk in his seven plate appearances, and is expected to head to Double-A Akron when he returns from the minor league IL. Last season between Single and High-A, the Guardians' fourth-ranked prospect amassed a .330-10-71-72-25 line in 110 games, so he's ready to see some stiffer competition. Ranked at No. 60 on MLB.com's Top 100 prospects list, the switch-hitter has an ETA of 2026. With a nice blend of contact skills, power, and speed, the Dominican could be a worthy stash candidate in dynasty leagues if he continues to perform well upon his return.

6 days ago

José Ramírez • 3B • Guardians

Jose Ramirez Collects Three Hits, Homers In Monday Return To Lineup

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (wrist) looked perfectly fine at the plate in Monday's 7-2 loss to the Padres. Ramirez, who left Saturday's game with a wrist injury from an attempted stolen base, went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 32-year-old got the Guardians on the board early, jumping on a first-inning Kyle Hart fastball and launching it into the left-field seats for his first long ball of the season. The performance was great from a fantasy production perspective, but more importantly, it showed that Ramirez is healthy and ready to go. Ramirez has been a consensus top fantasy pick for seasons and is a five-category contributor. It will be interesting to see how aggressive he is on the base paths early on after injuring his wrist while attempting to steal a base, but fantasy managers will gladly take any production while he is in their lineups.

7 days ago

José Ramírez • 3B • Guardians

Jose Ramirez Back In Lineup For Cleveland On Monday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (wrist) is back in the Guardians' lineup for Monday night's matchup against the San Diego Padres. Ramirez left Saturday's game with a wrist injury from stealing a base but has avoided serious injury and is ready to go. The 32-year-old will look to get his first hit of the year against Padres starter Kyle Hart, who has a 15.55 ERA in 11 IP. Fantasy managers and DFS managers alike should do all they can to get Ramirez in their lineup.

Apr 1

Kyle Manzardo • 1B • Guardians

Kyle Manzardo Goes Deep Again

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Kyle Manzardo ripped a two-run blast off of Sam Long in the fifth inning, which proved to be the game-winning hit for the Guardians on Sunday. Manzardo enjoyed an impressive series against the Kansas City Rotays, going 5-for-11 with a pair of long balls, three walks, four extra base hits, three runs scored, and six RBI. With Jose Ramirez (wrist) sitting out on Sunday, Manzardo occupied the three-spot in the lineup, batting behind Steven Kwan and Lane Thomas, who each got on base five times in the contest. Manzardo is making a case to stick around at the top of the order and has become one of the hottest waiver-wire pickups after Opening Weekend. Fantasy managers looking for production at their utility spot or some power in their lineup will want to pick him up before someone else does.

Mar 31

Tanner Bibee • SP • Guardians

Tanner Bibee Throws 5 2/3 Shutout Frames

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee looked good in his season debut, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out two over 5 shutout innings in a 6-2 win over the Royals. He was originally set to start on Opening Day before being scratched with an illness, but he looked fully recovered on Sunday. He is coming off of a solid 2024, where he posted a 3.47 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 187 strikeouts in 173 innings. The right-hander will be looking to take another step forward this season and is tentatively scheduled to face the Angels in his next start.

Mar 31

Daniel Schneemann • SS • Guardians

Daniel Schneemann Homers, Draws Three Walks

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Daniel Schneemann homered and drew three walks against the Royals in a 6-2 win. He earned the start at second base, with Gabriel Arias shifting to third to cover for injured star Jose Ramirez. His wrist injury isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, and the infield playing time situation is unclear once he returns. Schneemann's best-case scenario is being the strong side of a platoon at second, but it's also possible that he will serve as a utility bat off the bench. He isn't worth adding in fantasy yet, but he could be useful down the line if he carves out some platoon time.

Mar 31

José Ramírez • 3B • Guardians

Tests Return Negative For Jose Ramirez, Could Play On Monday

The imaging on Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (wrist) all returned negative. Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reported that the 32-year-old could be available to pinch-hit on Sunday and "hopefully" return to the starting nine on Monday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but it appears Ramirez avoided a significant injury. The third baseman was pulled from Saturday's contest after suffering a right wrist sprain when attempting to steal a base. Gabriel Arias shifted over to the hot corner on Sunday and will likely see most of the opportunities at that position if Ramirez were to miss more time. Fantasy managers should expect the Guardians to exercise caution with their superstar infielder, which could result in him being held out of the lineup occasionally. When healthy, he should be viewed as a must-start option in all formats.

Mar 30

José Ramírez • 3B • Guardians

Jose Ramirez Out Of Sunday's Lineup, Considered Day-To-Day

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (wrist) is absent from the series finale on Sunday against the division-rival Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium after he suffered a sprained right wrist on a stolen-base attempt in the third inning of Saturday's game. The good news is that manager Stephen Vogt said Ramirez is just day-to-day, so perhaps there's a chance he'll be ready to play in Monday's series opener against the hosting San Diego Padres at Petco Park after sitting out on Sunday. "He's doing alright. It's a mild sprain...he's day to day...we all know what that means with Josey...gonna see how he feels in the morning...think I'm going to have to hold him down to keep him out of there," Vogt said. With J-Ram out, Gabriel Arias is at third and batting seventh, while Daniel Schneemann gets the start at second and will bat eighth against Royals veteran right-hander Michael Wacha.

Mar 30

José Ramírez • 3B • Guardians

Jose Ramirez Exits Early On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (wrist) was pulled out early during Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Ramirez appears to have suffered a right wrist sprain during his stolen base attempt earlier in the game. He remained in the game for a bit afterwards, but looked sluggish during his at-bat in the sixth inning. Gabriel Arias has taken over at third base and could see more time at the hot corner if Ramirez is forced to miss time. The expectation is that Guardians will give more information on his status following Saturday's game.

Mar 29

Gabriel Arias • 3B • Guardians

Gabriel Arias Sitting On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Gabriel Arias will take a seat on Saturday afternoon when the Guardians face the Kansas City Royals and right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo. Arias got the nod at the keystone on Opening Day, facing a southpaw in Cole Ragans. However, facing a right-hander, the Guardians will turn to left-handed bat Daniel Schneemann on Saturday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor this situation as the Guardians may keep Arias on the weak side of a platoon. Last season, Arias posted a .222/.255/.353 across 53 MLB contests. Last season, Schneemann made his MLB debut and held a .218/.303/.368 slash line across his first 73 MLB contests. Schneemann is best to fade in DFS facing Lugo, who held a strong 3.00 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP across 206 2/3 innings.

Mar 29

Tanner Bibee • SP • Guardians

Tanner Bibee Starting On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (illness) will make his season debut on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Bibee was initially scheduled to start on Opening Day, but dealt with food poisoning prior to first pitch. Instead, Ben Lively got the nod. On Saturday, Gavin Williams is set to take the mound. Last summer, Bibee logged a career-high 173 2/3 innings and posted a 3.47 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP. He tallied strikeouts at a solid 26.3 percent rate and showed solid command as he served up walks at a 6.2 percent rate. However, Bibee generated a modest .237 xBA and a 3.78 xERA, which were both just above the average marks. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to this start in case he faces a setback. He should be viewed as a must-start option in all formats and a top play in DFS.

Mar 28

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