CLEVELAND – Former top prospect George Valera is staying with the Cleveland Guardians after a tumultuous few weeks. After being designated for assignment and then non-tendered on Friday, the Guardians re-signed the outfielder to a Minor League contract on Monday. Valera, who was once ranked among the Guardians’ top prospects…
The Cleveland Guardians are gearing up for the offseason after falling just one series short of the World Series. With a strong farm system and emerging young talents supporting their star, José Ramirez, the organization is well-positioned for future success. However, to compete at the highest level, some strategic moves are necessary. Before exploring the…
**NEW YORK (AP)** – Pitcher Alex Cobb has been removed from the Cleveland Guardians’ AL Championship Series roster after sustaining an injury in the opener. He has been replaced by fellow right-hander Ben Lively, the team’s top pitcher during the regular season. Cobb exited Monday’s 5-2 loss to the New York Yankees after 2 2/3…
The trade of veteran pitcher Alex Cobb to the Cleveland Guardians was not well-received in the San Francisco Giants clubhouse. However, the move provided the 2023 NL All-Star with an opportunity to compete in the playoffs, as the Guardians activated him ahead of the ALDS, according to a team announcement. Cobb had been a reliable…
**CLEVELAND, Ohio** — Guardians manager Stephen Vogt offered updates on several injured players on Monday, starting with All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan, who has been out since Friday with a sore back. Vogt noted that Kwan is showing progress and will engage in some “rotational exercises” before Monday’s series opener against the Twins at Progressive…
The Cleveland Guardians have placed right-hander Alex Cobb on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his right middle finger. The blister sidelined Cobb from his start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cobb, 36, was acquired by the Guardians from the San Francisco Giants on July 30. After undergoing offseason hip…
The Cleveland Guardians are advancing towards the postseason, currently holding a 4.5-game lead in the AL Central. After a victory over the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers, they prepare for the second game in their series. Manager Stephen Vogt recently discussed the rehabilitation of players, including reliever James Karinchak, who may return by season’s end….
A trade nearly a month in the making between the Giants and Cleveland Guardians is now official. The Giants acquired Guardians infield prospect Nate Furman as the player to be named later in the deal that sent pitcher Alex Cobb to Cleveland on July 30. The trade also brought left-handed pitcher Jacob Bresnahan to San…
The Guardians have placed right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day injured list due to a left hip strain and have optioned infielder/outfielder Angel Martinez to Triple-A Columbus, according to a team announcement. To fill their spots, Cleveland has recalled outfielder Will Brennan and reliever Peter Strzelecki from Columbus. Additionally, left-hander Joey Cantillo has been…
The Guardians announced several roster changes this morning, notably promoting right-hander Connor Gillispie and recalling righty Eli Morgan. To make room, rookie left-hander Joey Cantillo and right-hander Xzavion Curry were sent to Triple-A. Gillispie, 26, was initially drafted by the Orioles in 2019 and joined the Guardians via the minor league phase of the Rule…