**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 He has been replaced by fellow right-hander Ben Lively, the team’s top pitcher during the regular season.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 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…
The Guardians and Giants have completed a trade sending veteran right-hander Alex Cobb from San Francisco to Cleveland. In exchange, the Giants will receive minor league left-hander Jacob Bresnahan and a player to be named later from the Guardians. Cobb, who has been on the injured list this season due to hip surgery from the…