Trevor Stephan Fantasy Stats

Cleveland Guardians right-handed reliever Trevor Stephan (elbow) has made six minor-league rehab appearances with Triple-A Columbus, Double-A Akron and the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and most recently threw a scoreless inning with a hit and a strikeout at Akron on Friday, according to MLB.com. In 7 1/3 innings on his rehab assignment, Stephan has allowed five earned runs on nine hits while walking three and striking out nine. The 29-year-old reliever is recovering from UCL reconstruction and has yet to make his 2025 season debut, but MLB.com expects him to return to Cleveland's bullpen at some point in July. When he does finally come off the 60-day injured list, the former third-round pick by the New York Yankees could eventually become a late-inning setup option for the Guards after saving six games in his first three MLB seasons.

MLB.com's Tim Stebbins reports that Cleveland Guardians right-hander Trevor Stephan (elbow) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Stephen is attempting to return from Tommy John surgery that kept him out of action for the entire 2024 season. Because of how long he's been out, the 29-year-old should require a lengthy rehab assignment and probably won't be an option at the big-league level until after the mid-July All-Star break. When he's finally ready to return, Stephen will join Cleveland's bullpen and won't have any fantasy value in most leagues. He went 7-7 in 2023 with a 4.06 ERA (3.56 FIP), a 1.29 WHIP, two saves, 75 strikeouts and 26 walks in 71 relief appearances in 2023, one season after posting a career-low 2.69 ERA with three saves in 63 2/3 innings.

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Trevor Stephan (elbow) is scheduled to start throwing in games at some time in May out of the team's spring training complex in Arizona. The Arizona Complex League Opening Day starts this Saturday. Stephan had UCL reconstruction on his right elbow last March and was forced to miss the entire 2024 season. The 29-year-old began the 2025 campaign on the injured list but will soon begin facing live hitters as he works his way back for a potential June return in Cleveland. By the second half of the season, Stephan could be an important bullpen piece for the Guardians after going 7-7 with a 4.06 ERA (3.56 FIP), a 1.29 WHIP, two saves, 75 strikeouts and 26 walks in 68 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. He had a career-best 2.69 ERA and three saves for the team in 2022. In addition to two saves last year, Stephan had 30 holds.

Cleveland Guardians right-handed pitcher Trevor Stephan (elbow) completed a bullpen session on Friday. Stephan is working his way back from the UCL reconstruction surgery he underwent in March 2024. This was his first time throwing off a mound and a significant step in his recovery process. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could see his workload begin to increase. The 29-year-old last appeared in an MLB game during the 2023 season. During this campaign, the right-hander held a 4.06 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP. He tallied 75 punchouts across 68 2/3 innings. He generated whiffs at a strong 30.6 percent rate but struggled to command his pitches as he held a below average 8.8 percent rate. When Stephan is eventually cleared to return, he should have a middle-relief role in the Cleveland bullpen.

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Trevor Stephan (elbow) continues to progress after undergoing right UCL reconstruction in March of last year. He has been able to progress his throwing distance out to 120 feet at the team's spring training complex in Arizona and is currently throwing five days a week. Stephan will likely start throwing off a mound later in February. It's good to hear that the 29-year-old hurler is making progress, but he's still fully expected to miss at least the first couple of months of the 2025 regular season. The former third-round pick of the New York Yankees in 2017 out of the University of Arkansas did not pitch at all in 2024 and has gone 16-13 with a decent 3.73 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, six saves and 232:75 K:BB in 68 2/3 innings over 180 relief appearances for the Guardians in his three seasons in the big leagues.

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Trevor Stephan (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery in the next week or two and will miss the entire 2024 season. The right-hander had been shut down with what was referred to as a deep bone bruise in his elbow this spring and more recently had been seeking additional medical opinions on the issue. Stephan appeared in a hefty 71 games in the 2023 season, tied for 12th in baseball, working to a 4.06 ERA in that time. He also dominated to the tune of a 2.69 ERA alongside a big-time 24% K-BB% across 68 outings in the 2022 campaign. He was a solid asset in holds leagues, as he recorded 28 holds last season as the primary setup man to closer Emmanuel Clase.

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Trevor Stephan (elbow) has a deep bone bruise in his throwing elbow and will be shut down for three weeks. There won't be enough time for Stephan to recover in time to be ready for Opening Day at the end of March, so he'll be forced to open the 2024 season on the injured list. The good news, though, is that the 28-year-old reliever doesn't have any structural damage in his arm, so he should be able to make his season debut at some point in April. Not having Stephan in the back of the bullpen early in the season will be a big blow to the Guardians relief corps. In his third MLB season last year, Stephan had a 4.06 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP, two saves, 26 walks and 75 strikeouts in 68 2/3 relief innings. When healthy, Stephan is a solid source of holds in leagues that count points for that statistic.

Cleveland Guardians right-handed pitcher Trevor Stephan closed out the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, picking up his first save of the season. Stephan was called to action after the Guardians took a one-run lead in the 10th and subsequently set down the side in order, including a strikeout. Emmanuel Clase is firmly entrenched as the Guardians' closer, but he had pitched the previous two days and was unavailable. If anything, using Stephan in this situation shows that he could be used as a high-leverage arm for the Guardians. It could make for an interesting pickup in saves plus holds leagues as the righty hasn't allowed a run over his three innings of work so far.

The Guardians and relief pitcher Trevor Stephan agreed to a four-year extension on Wednesday. The financial details aren't public, although the deal includes two club options. The 27-year-old played in 66 games in 2022, amassing a 6-5 record with a 2.69 ERA, 82 strikeouts, and three saves (63 2/3 innings). Stephan has improved since entering the league, establishing himself as a quality reliever for the Guardians. However, the righty has a way to go before becoming a reliable fantasy option.

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Trevor Stephan came in to secure his third save of the season on Thursday in the 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He didn't allow a hit or a run in his one-inning of work in the ninth frame, walking three and striking out two. It wasn't a clean outing by any means, but the 26-year-old right-hander got the job done for his team. Stephan was asked to slam the door in this one because All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase and setup man James Karinchak had both pitched in the previous two games. Overall, Stephan has been strong in relief for the Guardians in 2022, posting a 2.74 ERA ( 2.20 FIP), a 1.20 WHIP, three saves and 81 K's in 62 1/3 innings of relief work.