Guardians outfield prospect George Valera will undergo season-ending surgery, as reported by Mandy Bell of MLB.com. The 23-year-old ruptured the patellar tendon in his right knee while attempting a catch at the wall in Triple-A. The surgery comes with a recovery period of six to nine months, making it likely that Valera will begin next…
Guardians outfield prospect George Valera is set for season-ending surgery, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. The 23-year-old suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee while attempting a catch at the wall in Triple-A. The surgery has a recovery timeline of six to nine months, meaning Valera is likely to begin next season…
**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…
CLEVELAND, Ohio — As the Guardians near the end of the season and fight for a playoff spot, difficult roster decisions are becoming unavoidable. Following Friday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, manager Stephen Vogt informed utility player Tyler Freeman that he would be sent down to Class AAA Columbus. The move was necessary to…
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…
Cleveland Guardians prospect George Valera, who was on track for a possible call-up in 2024 or early 2025, suffered a potentially serious injury this week. While attempting to make a play in right field, Valera jumped for a ball but landed awkwardly and had to be carted off the field. Cleveland baseball reporter Guardians Prospective…
Guardians left-hander Sam Hentges is set to undergo shoulder surgery next week, the team announced. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will repair both the labrum and capsule in Hentges’ left shoulder, with a recovery timeline of 12 to 14 months. This procedure will likely sideline Hentges for the remainder of the 2024 season and possibly all of…
The Cleveland Guardians made notable roster moves on Sunday, designating veteran right-hander Scott Barlow for assignment and re-signing left-handed reliever Anthony Gose. This comes a day after Cleveland’s bullpen was called upon to cover 7 1/3 innings following a short outing by starting pitcher Gavin Williams. Scott Barlow, 31, was acquired by the Guardians from…
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….
From 2019 to 2023, James Karinchak established himself as one of the premier strikeout pitchers in MLB, excelling in his full-time bullpen role. Despite some issues with command and consistency, he posted an impressive 3.10 career ERA with 253 strikeouts over 165.2 innings, demonstrating dominance at his peak. However, Karinchak has been sidelined for the…