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DETROIT -- Shawn Armstrong spent his time during games at Progressive Field the past few weeks inside the Guardians’ bullpen. It was familiar territory for the veteran reliever, albeit under different circumstances.

Armstrong had been on the 15-day IL since April 26 with a right groin strain, but he wanted to

TORONTO -- The Guardians placed right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right groin strain, recalling right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.

TORONTO -- Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan was a late scratch from Saturday’s lineup against the Blue Jays due to neck stiffness, marking the second straight game he was out of Cleveland's starting nine.

Kwan was set to hit leadoff and play center field. Manager Stephen Vogt announced the scratch during his

TORONTO -- Guardians catching prospect Cooper Ingle has enjoyed a dynamic start to the 2026 season with Triple-A Columbus, but his red-hot run has been placed on hold.

Ingle (who's ranked as the Guardians’ No. 5 prospect and No. 87 overall by MLB Pipeline) landed on the

ATLANTA -- The Guardians’ trip to Atlanta this weekend also marked an opportunity for Hunter Gaddis to return home. And it might not be long before the stout setup man returns to the mound for Cleveland.

Gaddis joined the Guardians in Atlanta ahead of their matchup against the Braves on Saturday.

CLEVELAND -- Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is facing an extended absence due to the left hamstring strain he suffered in Monday’s 4-2 loss to the Royals at Progressive Field.

Arias underwent an MRI and a clinical examination that confirmed he has a moderate strain, the Guardians announced.

CLEVELAND -- Gabriel Arias landed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a moderate left hamstring strain, which is expected to sideline the Guardians’ shortstop for “a little while,” manager Stephen Vogt said.

Arias suffered the injury in the fifth inning of Monday’s 4-2 loss to the Royals

LOS ANGELES -- Guardians rookie right fielder Chase DeLauter exited Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers with a left foot contusion after fouling a pitch off the foot in the top of the first inning.

DeLauter was checked on by a trainer but stayed in to finish his at-bat,

SEATTLE -- The Guardians are taking things day by day with starter Tanner Bibee after he exited his Opening Day start against the Mariners on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation.

Bibee has continued his normal between-starts throwing program since his early departure from the Guardians' 6-4 win

SEATTLE -- Tanner Bibee's second opportunity at his first career Opening Day start came to an abrupt end on Thursday at T-Mobile Park, when the Guardians right-hander exited just before beginning the bottom of the sixth inning with right shoulder inflammation.

Bibee appeared in discomfort after throwing his final warmup pitch

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Suffice to say, José Ramírez is indispensable to the Guardians’ success and their plans for 2026. So, alarm bells went off when the 33-year-old was removed from Sunday’s game against the A’s at Goodyear Ballpark.

Carter Kieboom pinch-hit for Ramírez in the bottom of the fourth inning. Manager

PEORIA, Ariz. -- George Valera is dealing with a left calf strain that will keep him out of the starting lineup in the coming days, manager Stephen Vogt noted Saturday.

Valera last played in Monday’s 6-2 win over the Royals at Surprise Stadium, when he went 1-for-3 with a

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians have noted on several occasions they intend to be mindful about Chase DeLauter’s workload this spring due to his injury history. That plan came into action during Wednesday’s Cactus League matchup against the Rangers.

CLEVELAND -- Guardians designated hitter David Fry suffered multiple fractures on Tuesday during a frightening moment at Progressive Field, when he was struck in the face by a 99.1 mph four-seam fastball thrown by Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal.

In providing an update on Fry’s condition on Wednesday, the Guardians

CLEVELAND -- A frightening scene unfolded at Progressive Field during the Guardians’ sixth-inning rally against the Tigers on Tuesday, when DH David Fry was struck in the face after attempting to bunt at an offering from left-hander Tarik Skubal.

Fry was squared around in a 2-1 count when Skubal threw a

CLEVELAND -- A tough season for Lane Thomas formally came to a close on Tuesday, after the Guardians outfielder underwent right foot surgery to address a nagging case of plantar fasciitis. He is expected to make a full recovery and be unrestricted with all baseball activities in three to four

MINNEAPOLIS -- The timing couldn’t have been worse for Nolan Jones, but his misfortune opens the door for Petey Halpin's dream-come-true moment.

CLEVELAND -- Travis Bazzana’s 2025 season is over after he was placed on the 7-day Minor League injured list Sunday with left flank soreness.

Bazzana (the Guardians’ No. 1 prospect and No. 15 overall, per MLB Pipeline) exited Triple-A Columbus’ 4-3 win over St. Paul

CLEVELAND -- Gabriel Arias remained out of the Guardians’ starting lineup against the Royals on Wednesday, but the shortstop appears to have avoided a stint on the injured list.

Arias underwent testing on his right wrist after he exited Monday’s 10-2 win over the Royals due to inflammation. While

CLEVELAND -- Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias exited Monday night’s 10-2 win over the Royals in the top of the sixth inning with right wrist inflammation.

Manager Stephen Vogt said pregame Tuesday that Arias underwent testing Monday night, and the team was awaiting those results to determine the next steps.

TAMPA -- John Means took another step toward a return to the Majors on Sunday, when the lefty made his fifth rehab start in his comeback from June 2024 Tommy John surgery.

Means started for Triple-A Columbus against Indianapolis at Huntington Park. Over 4 1/3 innings and

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CLEVELAND -- John Means spun his longest rehab start yet in his comeback from June 2024 Tommy John surgery on Sunday, when the Guardians lefty toed the rubber for Triple-A Columbus against the Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Field.

Making the fourth start on his Minor League

EASTLAKE, Ohio -- John Means flashed a smile as he walked off the mound and headed back to the first-base dugout at Classic Auto Group Park. The lefty went up the ladder in the third inning with an 85 mph changeup, which Padres prospect Eguy Rosario swung through for strike