Latest Guardians injuries and transactions

July 23rd, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Guardians injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

OF
Injury: Left foot fracture
IL date: June 16 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Weekend of July 24
Status: Played nine innings on July 22 with Double-A Akron in fourth game of rehab assignment. Went through workout on July 23. Trending toward return weekend of July 24. (Last updated: July 23) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left elbow contusion
IL date: July 9 (15-day IL)
Expected return: July 24
Status: Played catch on July 23. Felt good physically after second rehab appearance on July 21. Made first rehab appearance on July 18. Took line drive off elbow on July 8. (Last updated: July 23)

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery and right flexor tendon repair
IL date: March 26 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Potentially September
Status: Threw live batting practice on July 15 and set to do so again on July 20. Recovering from June 2025 surgery. Signed two-year Minor League deal on Feb. 6. (Last updated: July 17)

RHP (Guardians' No. 7 prospect)
Injury: Right UCL repair surgery
IL date: June 10 (7-day Minor League IL, transferred to 60-day IL on July 7)
Expected return: Late 2027
Status: Underwent right UCL repair surgery on July 6 with Dr. Keith Meister. Typical return-to-play timeline is 10 to 12 months. (Last updated: July 17) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

July 22
• 3B : Activated off 10-day injured list More >>
• OF : Optioned to Triple-A Columbus

July 19
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Columbus

July 18
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Columbus; appointed as 27th man for doubleheader
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Columbus
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Columbus